2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 359 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 359 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving or sitting still headlights go off from seconds to minutes then go on or until I push the dimmer switch sideways not up and down,the dashboard lights and clock go off from seconds or until I push the dimmer light switch sideways not up and down,the engine suddenly quits whether sitting still or driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10995733, filed 2017-06, 125,000 miles“We were driving and started running really rough and the check engine light came on. It said reduced engine power took it to a shop they said it was some wiring they replace the wiring about a month later I was parked at home started the truck and it was during this same thing angelite I just turned on running rough said low engine power I took it back to the place we had to work done they said a wire jiggled loose and they screwed it back in said I was good to go last week I was taking my truck to get it inspected was fine all the way to town parked it at the shop go in and tell them I need…”
NHTSA complaint #11319256, filed 2020-03, 160,000 miles“The interior lights on the gauges all turn off making it hard to see the speed limits. Brakes sound as if grinding but cant tell if its brakes or differential and u joints. Noise gets louder in the cabin of the truck as I drive on the road. 3. Signal lights turn on bright while on left hand turn signal. And cigarette lighter and other components wont work”
NHTSA complaint #11385029, filed 2020-12, 175,000 miles“The rear tail light assembly is breaking out of these pickup trucks because of a weak design to secure the light assembly in place. The plastic clips on the side of the light assembly that attaches to the small metal clip and screw breaks off allowing the light assembly to fall out of the truck bed and hang by the rear light wiring harness. While driving the truck it strikes a pothole or rough place in the road the plastic clips break and the tail light assembly falls out of the truck. I have seen several trucks with the rear light assembly taped up to secure the lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #10662914, filed 2014-12, 39,400 miles“Rear tail light assembly fell out. After talking with GM and the local dealership they have said that they have vehicles on the lot that this incident is occurring to and several that have been purchased that they are replacing. They will not replace mine because of the mileage on my vehicle. The main concern is that if you are driving down the road and the assembly falls out and you use your turn signal, the person behind you wouldn't see it and could cause a crash possibly a fatal one. …”
NHTSA complaint #10238429, filed 2008-08, 61,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 16 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 16 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 | 28 | 3% |
| 2014 | 40 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 19 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 10 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
171 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTires
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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