Chevrolet / Silverado 2500 / 2006
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Owners have filed 218 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with NHTSA. Service brakes account for 21.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 15.6%.
Complaints218
Crashes15
Fires8
Injuries7
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes 21.1% · 46
Power train 15.6% · 34
Service brakes, hydraulic 11.5% · 25
Steering 8.7% · 19
Electrical system 6.4% · 14
Engine and engine cooling 5.5% · 12
Tires 5.5% · 12
Structure 3.7% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 15 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire and 7 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 17 model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 in this data, 2006 sits 9th by complaint volume. 2003 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 13 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 52,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance when he was advised that the brake lines were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified and stated that the failure was a common problem in the particular model however, a recall had not been issued. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 71,000. Service brakes · reported at 71,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the brakes failed and the emergency brake had to be used to stop the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who advised that the brake lines were rusted. The mechanic replaced one of the fuel lines. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 120,000. Service brakes · reported at 120,000 miles
First time brake line broke at dealers parking lot. Line repaired two weeks later while stopping for red light another brake line ruptured month later while attempting to stop for vehicle stopped in front another brake line burst minor collision no damage. Dealer at this time replaced all brake lines in vehicle as I refused to operate the vehicle without every line replaced period. Service brakes · reported at 75,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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