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
- 358
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
None on file
None on file
49% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 358 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 361 |
| 1999 | 587 |
| 2000 | 613 |
| 2001 | 468 |
| 2002 | 509 |
| 2003 | 805 |
| 2004 | 797 |
| 2005 | 525 |
| 2006 | 358 |
| 2007 | 849 |
| 2008 | 914 |
| 2009 | 444 |
| 2010 | 363 |
| 2011 | 563 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 301 |
| 2014 | 1,434 |
| 2015 | 1,105 |
| 2016 | 792 |
| 2017 | 712 |
| 2018 | 518 |
| 2019 | 1,077 |
| 2020 | 730 |
| 2021 | 827 |
| 2022 | 630 |
| 2023 | 381 |
| 2024 | 303 |
| 2025 | 97 |
| 2026 | 98 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
49% · 174 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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"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, 2018-02-01
Also filed under Air bags
Failure of brake line complete loss of brakes. Going out of driveway turn into a dte pole to stop
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-04
Electrical system
13% · 48 reportsMost commonly citing switch and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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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, 2024-01-12
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, 2014-05-13
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, 2013-03-20
Suspension
9% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing front and wheel bearing.
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Purchased these aftermarket nylon rear axle lift blocks (level kit) online . They failed while the vehicle was in motion in the live lane on the highway. I was barely able to pull off the road .
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-24
Power train
8% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
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On [XXX], at or around midnight, I was traveling [XXX] at approximately 60 mph. The traffic was very light, with few vehicles on the road. It was raining, and I was in the number 1 lane.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-19
Air bags
7% · 24 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2013-08-02
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, 2006-05-15
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 174 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 48 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 31 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 49% 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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.