Complaints
218
Crashes
15
Fires
8
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#146 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:73,565 mi
Crash-related:6
#219 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:50,847 mi
Crash-related:1
#313 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:76,289 mi
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 46 | 6 | — | 73,565 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 19 | 1 | — | 50,847 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | 4 | 76,289 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | — | — | 41,510 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | 65,376 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | 2 | 37,829 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | 1 | 1 | 88,852 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | — | — | 83,333 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 5 | — | 135,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 7 | — | — | 36,278 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 78,064 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 5 | — | — | 14,414 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 34,170 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
46
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,565
Hydraulic Brakes
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,847
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
76,289
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,510
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,376
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
37,829
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,852
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,333
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,000
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,278
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,064
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,414
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,170
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Trailer Hitches
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 218 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 46 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Top reported problems: Brakes (46 complaints, avg 73,565 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (19 complaints, avg 50,847 mi); Electrical Faults (13 complaints, avg 76,289 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 65,220 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 include 15 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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