2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 361 |
| 1999 | 587 |
| 2000 | 611 |
| 2001 | 468 |
| 2002 | 509 |
| 2003 | 805 |
| 2004 | 797 |
| 2005 | 525 |
| 2006 | 357 |
| 2007 | 849 |
| 2008 | 912 |
| 2009 | 444 |
| 2010 | 360 |
| 2011 | 562 |
| 2012 | 214 |
| 2013 | 300 |
| 2014 | 1429 |
| 2015 | 1091 |
| 2016 | 787 |
| 2017 | 706 |
| 2018 | 507 |
| 2019 | 1033 |
| 2020 | 686 |
| 2021 | 757 |
| 2022 | 569 |
| 2023 | 344 |
| 2024 | 276 |
| 2025 | 80 |
| 2026 | 52 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
33% of complaints: service brakes — 118 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
"TAKATA RECALL" ON 11/04/2016 ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, SUDDENLY VEHICLE ON MY PASSENGER SIDE BEGIN TO SIDESWIPED MY VEHICLE, MY PASSING WAS DELAY AND HINDER; ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND SIDESWIPED CONTINUALLY FORCE ME OF THE LEFT SIDE PAVEMENT...
NHTSA ODI report, 20180201
FAILURE OF BRAKE LINE COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. GOING OUT OF DRIVEWAY TURN INTO A DTE POLE TO STOP
NHTSA ODI report, 20171204
13% of complaints: electrical system — 46 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
A LITTLE WHILD AFTER TURNING THE TRUCK OFF I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM INSIDE THE TRUCK. AFTER PUTTING OUT THE FIRE, I INSPECTED THE WIRES TO FIND THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR HAD SHORTED OUT AND CAUGHT FIRE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240112
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AND SMOKE EMITTED INTO THE CAB.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140513
I PARKED MY TRUCK IN A BANK PARKING LOT AFTER RUNNING ERRANDS. I WENT INTO THE BANK LOBBY, LOOKED BACK, AND NOTICED MY HEADLIGHTS FLASHING. I RETURNED TO THE TRUCK, THINKING I SET OFF MY PANIC ALARM, ONLY TO FIND SMOKE FILLING THE CABIN.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130320
12% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 42 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE7% of complaints: air bags — 24 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
"TAKATA RECALL" ON 11/04/2016 ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, SUDDENLY VEHICLE ON MY PASSENGER SIDE BEGIN TO SIDESWIPED MY VEHICLE, MY PASSING WAS DELAY AND HINDER; ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND SIDESWIPED CONTINUALLY FORCE ME OF THE LEFT SIDE PAVEMENT...
NHTSA ODI report, 20180201
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING A FRONT END CRASH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130802
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING A U-TURN AT 40MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF CONTROL, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A TREE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING A SEATBELT HOWEVER, MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20060515
5% of complaints: suspension — 17 distinct reports on file.
CRASHSAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (118 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (46 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (42 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.