2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
This year had 30% to 100% more 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 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 2000 | 132 |
| 2001 | 300 |
| 2002 | 351 |
| 2003 | 449 |
| 2004 | 368 |
| 2005 | 269 |
| 2006 | 177 |
| 2007 | 204 |
| 2008 | 191 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 175 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2020 | 99 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2022 | 89 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 135 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
26% of complaints: service brakes — 46 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
I WAS IN FAST LANE ON HIGHWAY APPROACHING SOME CONSTRUCTION AND WAS CUT OFF BY SOMEONE WHO PASSED ME ON THE RIGHT . I STEPPED HARD ON MY BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR . .
NHTSA ODI report, 20140528
I WAS PREPARING TO SLOW DOWN AS I APPROACHED MY DRIVEWAY. WHEN I APPLIED MY VEHICLE'S BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140118
AT THE WORST POSSIBLE TIME WITH ICY ROADS AND SNOW. I WAS ON MY DRIVEWAY TRYING TO GET TO THE TOP OFF IT WHEN I LOST TRACTION. I STOPPED AND APPLIED THE BRAKES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130130
11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 19 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY7% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
UPON STARTING MY TRUCK, THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE IMMEDIATELY GOES TO 80 WITH NO ACCELERATION. AT THIS POINT, THERE IS NO NOISE OR OTHER LIGHTS COMING ON TO WARN OF OTHER PROBLEMS. THIS PROBLEM STARTED A FEW DAYS AGO.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180220
6% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
Remedy: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.
Campaign 06E010000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (46 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (19 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 06E010000 (steering) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.