2006 Chevrolet Silverado problems, complaints & recalls

2021-10-12 · Tires · 200,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500 equipped with continental general grabber stx tires, tire size 24570r17, dot number vynhhm55. the contact stated that all four tire sidewalls had begun to deuterating exposing the white another. the vehicle returned the tires to walmart where they purchased the tires from who confirmed the tires ne…”

2016-02-06 · Service Brakes · 98,000 mi

“rusted brake line resulting in total brake failure while driving and attempting to stop…”

2015-11-17 · Service Brakes · 86,642 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. while driving 35 mph and attempting to decrease in speed, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 86,642. …”

2015-11-12 · Service Brakes · 96,000 mi

“this vehicle has had multiple brake issues since new. first off, it goes through front brake pads and rotors too frequently. first replaced around 25k and again around 60k. this vehicle has mostly been used for long highway trips, ny to fl etc., not around town. used in rural area. next, several brakes lines have burst and had to be replaced. the l…”

2015-10-27 · Service Brakes · 57,000 mi

“my vehicle with 57,000 miles had the brakes go out while driving without warning. i took it to a mechanic who said the front brake lines had rusted and broke. i have had the work completed. i feel this is a product defect for a low mileage vehicle. it is very well taken care of and has very few miles on it, and i have owned it since it was new.…”

2015-09-23 · Air Bags · 70,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. while driving at 25 mph, another vehicle failed to yield. as a result, the contact crashed into the passenger side of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained hip and pelvic injuries on the right side that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehi…”

2015-09-22 · Service Brakes · 24,905 mi

“while approaching a traffic signal my brake pedal went all the way to the floor. i drove my vehicle slowly home and checked brake fluid level. it was low and i topped it off. i tried the brakes again and once again the pedal went to floor. i went under the vehicle and brake fluid was dripping off the cross member just behind the engine. i coul…”

2015-08-14 · Service Brakes · 9,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. while the vehicle was coming to a stop, the anti-brake system engaged independently and caused the brakes to fail. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 9,000. …”

2015-08-11 · Service Brakes · 40,000 mi

“i was driving the truck away from my home , when i steped on the brake pedal it went to the floor. i got the truck stopped with the parking brake. when i inspected the brake lines they were all extremely rusty and one had burst. fluid leaked out and there was no pedal at all. the brakes were gone with no warning.…”

2015-08-10 · Service Brakes · 121,000 mi

“traveling 60 mph on the highway and approached a red traffic light. applied the brakes to stop with other traffic. brake pedal went completely to the floor with approximately 10% braking power. no warning lights on dash. fortunately the traffic light turned green and traffic moved prior to a crash. crash was guaranteed if traffic light had not chan…”