Complaints
223
per 10K Sold
3.5
US Sales
636,069
Crashes
11
Fires
10
Injuries
2
Fatalities
9
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#183 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:68,160 mi
Crash-related:2
#214 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:35,322 mi
#312 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:72,289 mi
Fires:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 83 | 2 | — | 68,160 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 14 | — | — | 35,322 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | 5 | 72,289 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 3 | — | 86,878 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 2 | — | 27,554 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 37,517 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | 1 | 102,500 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | 1 | 96,576 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 54,059 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Hub | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Brakes
83
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,160
Hydraulic Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,322
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
72,289
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,878
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,554
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,517
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
102,500
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
96,576
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,059
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Hub
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has 223 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 83 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado?
Top reported problems: Brakes (83 complaints, avg 68,160 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (14 complaints, avg 35,322 mi); Electrical Faults (12 complaints, avg 72,289 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 64,681 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado include 11 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 9 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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