Complaints
223
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
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:68,160 mi
Crash-related:2
#214 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:35,322 mi
#312 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:72,289 mi
Fires:5
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 83 | 2 | — | 68,160 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 14 | — | — | 35,322 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | — | 5 | 72,289 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 3 | — | 86,878 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | 2 | — | 27,554 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | 37,517 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | — | 1 | 102,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | 1 | 96,576 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 54,059 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | 69,527 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | — | — | 25,590 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | 1 | — | 76,198 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 92,967 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 29,856 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 30,659 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 | — | — | 31,575 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 1 | — | 106,667 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 2,200 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 6,190 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 2 | — | — | 36,992 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 2 | — | — | 47,600 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 62,294 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 88,508 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | 1 | 30,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 3,175 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | 1 | 45,000 mi |
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