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Owner report · 2006 model year

2006 Chevrolet Silverado

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Brakes

Brakes leads by volume: 276 of 541 complaints (51%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Body, Seats & Latches include more deaths (5) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 841 in 2005 to 541 in 2006.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
541
Recall campaigns
10
EPA fuel cost per year
$3,650–$5,550
Combined MPG
14–17

Complaints by model year

  1. 1,4192004
  2. 8412005
  3. 5412006
  4. 1,0322007
  5. 1,0762008

Where owners report problems

  1. Brakes276 (51%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires79 (15%)
  3. Electrical63 (12%)
  4. Airbags & Restraints37 (7%)
  5. Transmission & Drivetrain36 (7%)
  6. Body, Seats & Latches34 (6%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2006: 8 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20042005200620072008vs. 2006 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)3,650–4,8003,650–5,6503,650–5,5503,650–5,5503,650–4,450
Combined MPG10–179–1714–1714–1714–17
City / Highway MPG9–16 / 11–198–16 / 11–2013–16 / 16–2013–16 / 16–2113–15 / 17–20
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)523–703523–808523–635523–635523–635
Complaints filed1,4198415411,0321,076Not compared
Recalls issued15141065Not compared
Crash-involved complaints8934273246Not compared
Fire-involved complaints1841222414Not compared
Injuries reported5624194362Not compared
Deaths reported42532Not compared
Configurations compared9108125

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado have?

10 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado?

Brakes: 276 of 541 NHTSA complaints (51%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado get?

EPA rates it 14–17 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado?

EPA estimates $3,650–$5,550 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (16)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd85.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD16 mpg (high)19 mpg17 mpg (high)$3,650 (low)523 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic 4-spd64.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi
Configuration 3Manual 5-spd64.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD14 mpg20 mpg (high)16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic 4-spd84.8LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD15 mpg19 mpg17 mpg (high)$3,650 (low)523 g/mi (low)
Configuration 5Manual 5-spd84.8LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic 4-spd85.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi
Configuration 7Automatic 4-spd86.0LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD13 mpg (low)18 mpg15 mpg$5,150592 g/mi
Configuration 8Automatic 4-spd85.3L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg18 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi
Configuration 9Automatic 4-spd64.3L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD13 mpg (low)17 mpg15 mpg$4,150592 g/mi
Configuration 10Manual 5-spd64.3L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD13 mpg (low)18 mpg15 mpg$4,150592 g/mi
Configuration 13Automatic 4-spd85.3L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD13 mpg (low)18 mpg15 mpg$4,150592 g/mi
Configuration 14Automatic 4-spd86.0L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD13 mpg (low)16 mpg (low)14 mpg (low)$5,550 (high)635 g/mi (high)
Show 4 more configurations
The remaining EPA-rated configurations on this page.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 11Automatic 4-spd84.8L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg18 mpg15 mpg$4,150592 g/mi
Configuration 12Manual 5-spd84.8L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg18 mpg15 mpg$4,150592 g/mi
Configuration 15Automatic 4-spd85.3LRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi
Configuration 16Automatic 4-spd85.3L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg18 mpg15 mpg$4,150592 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine300210
Transmission & Drivetrain361100
Fuel System260200
Electrical6301300
Brakes2769120
Steering282102
Suspension, Wheels & Tires792100
Airbags & Restraints37180182
Driver Assistance & Speed Control90000
Body, Seats & Latches342005
Visibility & Lighting280200
Other170300

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (10)

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    Campaign 08E050000 · Aug 11, 2008

    Defect
    K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
    Consequence
    WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

  • WHEELS:HUB

    Campaign 07E106000 · Dec 17, 2007

    Defect
    CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
    Consequence
    WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    Campaign 07E066000 · Aug 28, 2007

    Defect
    CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
    Consequence
    IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
    Remedy
    ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

  • WHEELS:RIM

    Campaign 06V307000 · Aug 11, 2006

    Defect
    CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION/TIRE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR EDGE. IN ADDITION, THE LABEL MAY ALSO BE MISSING THE TIRE LOAD RATING ON THE LABEL. ALTHOUGH THIS INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, IF A TIRE OF A LESSER LOAD RATING IS INSTALLED, THE TIRE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN THE LOADS ENCOUNTERED DURING USE.
    Consequence
    IF A CUSTOMER REPLACES A WHEEL AND ONLY RELIES ON THE RIM SIZE DESIGNATION THAT IS INDICATED ON THE LABEL, A WHEEL THAT IS OF A DIFFERENT RIM CONTOUR DESIGNATION MAY BE INSTALLED. IT MAY BE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO MOUNT THE TIRE ON A WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR. IF THE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON THE WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR, THE WHEEL AND TIRE MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    A LABEL THAT WILL CORRECT THE LABEL ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WILL BE MAILED TO CONSUMERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAON ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2239, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    Campaign 06V289000 · Aug 3, 2006

    Defect
    ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
    Consequence
    IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Campaign 06E064000 · Jul 17, 2006

    Defect
    CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
    Consequence
    LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Campaign 06E060000 · Jun 29, 2006

    Defect
    CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
    Consequence
    LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
    Remedy
    AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    Campaign 06E023000 · Mar 13, 2006

    Defect
    CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
    Consequence
    WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Campaign 05V552000 · Dec 7, 2005

    Defect
    CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
    Consequence
    A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

    Campaign 05V455000 · Oct 5, 2005

    Defect
    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
    Consequence
    IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.