MYRModel Year Report

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

● Typical for this model
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:25:02.864Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 61 complaints 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2002: 50 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2006: 51 complaints 2006 2007: 39 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 50 complaints 2015 2016: 50 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 18 complaints 2019: 21 complaints 2019 2020: 40 complaints 2021: 38 complaints 2022: 27 complaints 2023: 14 complaints 2023 2024: 47 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026
2006: 51 complaints
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YearComplaints
19941
19961
199761
199867
199947
200080
200172
200250
200342
200441
200546
200651
200739
200830
200910
20102
201129
201223
201326
201410
201550
201650
201713
201818
201921
202040
202138
202227
202314
202447
202512
20262

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TURNING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKE LINE FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191106

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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LEAKY TRANNY LINE ONTO EXHAUST CAUSED SMALL FIRE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100212

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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on 7SEP 2025 @ 1100 While backing out of my driveway in my 2007 Chevy 3500, the vehicle’s airbag suddenly and unexpectedly deployed without any collision. The airbag struck me in the chest and left forearm, causing immediate injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250907

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT RIPPED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140317

TAKATA INFLATORS: MY 2006 CHEVY 3500 DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED OVERNIGHT WHILE THE TRUCK WAS LOCKED, NOT RUNNING, AND HAD NO KEYS IN IT IN MY DRIVEWAY. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! THE TRUCK WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190523

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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.