2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 5%of 359 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 5% of the 359 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While looking over my truck prior to inspection I discovered three cross members totally rusted thru. The are also the main supports for the gas tank and the shocks. I have been trying to find replacement parts and the more I look the more I hear how common the rusted cross members are. I went to the local dealers parts dept. And when I asked for cross members he told me which ones I needed and pointed them out on an illustrated brake down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10619093, filed 2014-08, 68,000 miles“Was driving down the road, and stopped at a traffic light. Left from the traffic light ,and the engine just stalled, like it was out of gas. The gas gauge showed that I had a 1\4 tank of gas. So I had it towed home anyway. The next day I went out to start it with no luck. Then I put 2 gallons of gas in the tank, and the truck started right up. Now I know that the gauge is 1\4 of a tank off. Some auto techs have told me that what they call a fuel card that is located on the fuel pump assembly is bad. Just wondering if this is true, because it is a lot cheaper than a fuel pump assembly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10631267, filed 2014-09, 52,000 miles“I purchased a brand new 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 in may, 2006. I had no trouble with the vehicle.. Until october 27. I had 3800 miles on the truck. I had filled my gas tank just out of san francisco and drove approximately 60 miles just out side of calistoga, california northbound on hwy 29. A winding, uphill mountainous road, single lane traffic except for a few passing lanes and turn-outs. I was driving up an incline. I noticed smoke wisping behind the cab. Almost immediately, the truck died... Red indicators on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173307, filed 2006-11, 3,800 miles“Due to faulty undercoating from factory the back crossmembers rot and cause shocks to become displaced and gas tank to unsecured along with rear shakels to go threw the bottom of truck bed.... Will cost over $2500 for repairs”
NHTSA complaint #11355237, filed 2020-09, 125,603 miles“Brake pedal went to floor on rural road. Able to stop by downshifting and running off road. Brake lines had rotted out. During this repair it was found that gas line had also rotted and was leaking. Total cost of repairs, nearly $2,000.00”
NHTSA complaint #10838542, filed 2016-02, 74,340 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
- 10209741Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10213763Jan 28, 2022This informational bulletin provides technicians with Information for Identifying non-GM ECM calibration use and Power-Up hardware detection in Duramax⢠diesel engines â…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 28 | 9% |
| 2023 | 38 | 10% |
| 2022 | 46 | 7% |
| 2021 | 32 | 4% |
| 2020 | 41 | 5% |
| 2019 | 39 | 4% |
| 2018 | 19 | 4% |
| 2017 | 32 | 4% |
| 2016 | 27 | 3% |
| 2015 | 30 | 3% |
| 2014 | 34 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 15 | 3% |
| 2008 | 23 | 3% |
| 2007 | 19 | 2% |
| 2006 | 18 | 5% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 21 | 3% |
| 2003 | 28 | 3% |
| 2002 | 20 | 4% |
| 2001 | 62 | 13% |
| 2000 | 41 | 7% |
| 1999 | 28 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 | 52 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
171 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTires
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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