2006 Chevrolet Silverado Classic problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Equipment (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Tires 2014-07-01 · 05-02-32-008D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js updated 09/02/14*lj
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2013-10-01 · PIP-4379-D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
chevrolet/gmc: delayed or no drive and delayed or no reverse with dtc's, range inhibit. model years 2001-2013. *pe updated on 06/08/2011. *kb updated on 06/16/2011. *kb updated 11/26/12. *pe updated 12/4/2013 *js
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2012-04-01 · PIT-5141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile: if blower motor is set to any speed position and when key is off, it becomes inoperative and may still be inoperative after key is turned on. *pe updated on 5/1/12. *js
Structure:frame And Members 2012-04-01 · PIT-3749D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012. *kb
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2011-11-01 · PIP-3366-B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer: some suvs and trucks are exhibiting a condition where by grinding/ratcheting type noise coming from automatic transmission when shifting into park while in 4wd low (4lo) range. *pe
Seat Belts:front:webbing 2011-10-01 · 05-09-40-002E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11. *pe
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What owners report
2015-07-28 · Wheels · 76,000 mi“my wife and i were traveling a remote area of colorado when we had a tire go flat. ok, i'll just get the spare tire and replace it. easy right? no! this chevrolet spare tire secondary release would not release no matter what i did. i worked on it for hours and several other drivers stopped to help. there is no way anyone could ever release th…”
2013-10-02 · Engine · 74,000 mi“2006 chevrolet silverado 1500 with 5.3l v8 makes ticking noise when cold. exhaust smell in passenger cabin. noise decreases as engine hits normal operating temperature. after a service call to repair. the mechanic stated that the forward most and rear most exhaust manifold bolts were broken off inside the engine block on the driver side of the engi…”
2010-01-23 · Equipment · 32,000 mi“2006 chevy silverado 1/2 ton 4x4 problem with heater fan motor. i have had the heater fan stop and start the last 2 years, sometimes come on sometimes not. it does not work at all at this time. i contacted chevy customer service before and asked if the problem was in their records. no, the vehicle is out of warranty, 37,000 miles, i tried to talk …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.