2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 8%of 359 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 8% of the 359 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Active recall #12138 transmission dipstick tube broken at weld in half. Was just told by GM dealer and GM owners center that my vehicle was not covered by recall, even though my vehicle has the exact failure under the 12138 recall. Transmission fluid has leaked onto hot surfaces and smoked to a near fire. Please help!”
NHTSA complaint #10578941, filed 2014-04, 109,500 miles“Third front wheel hub bearing in 60,000 miles. Dealer says this is normal wear and tear. Most mechanics tell me this is very excessive and most hardly ever replace a wheel bearing. I feel this can be a safety issue as a bearing could fail and a wheel come off at a high rate of speed causing death or serious injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10215091, filed 2008-01, 61,327 miles“Purchased a new truck in 2006. The truck had just over 42000 original miles. The trucks warranty was 3 years 36 miles. And the transmission is shot which chevy is doing absolutely nothing. The transmission shop is telling me this is a really odd incident and that I should file a complaint with you.”
NHTSA complaint #10295187, filed 2009-12, 42,300 miles“Transmission problems, when vehicle was new it was seen for transmission problems more then once. Since I've owned it, I've had the tranny rebuilt 2 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10873751, filed 2016-06, 142,000 miles“The tranny in my 06 silverado quit shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. My truck had 45,700 miles, just out of the warranty by 9,700. There was no warning signs leading up to the failure. Not even a message from the dash computer or a transmission light. Dealership said tranny wasn't putting enough pressure in the shift plates and it smoked a couple of them. Dealership also said they don't know what causes the problems it just happens. …”
NHTSA complaint #10234025, filed 2008-07, 45,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10234619Apr 6, 2023This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 10228863Dec 13, 2022This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10227241Nov 18, 2022This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 10222770Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 20% |
| 2025 | 21 | 19% |
| 2024 | 96 | 30% |
| 2023 | 108 | 28% |
| 2022 | 190 | 29% |
| 2021 | 243 | 28% |
| 2020 | 235 | 31% |
| 2019 | 330 | 30% |
| 2018 | 171 | 33% |
| 2017 | 191 | 27% |
| 2016 | 194 | 24% |
| 2015 | 138 | 12% |
| 2014 | 154 | 11% |
| 2013 | 13 | 4% |
| 2012 | 10 | 5% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 24 | 7% |
| 2009 | 12 | 3% |
| 2008 | 25 | 3% |
| 2007 | 35 | 4% |
| 2006 | 28 | 8% |
| 2005 | 36 | 7% |
| 2004 | 27 | 3% |
| 2003 | 26 | 3% |
| 2002 | 26 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 4% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 26 | 4% |
| 1998 | 26 | 7% |
| 1997 | 57 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
171 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsFuel system
18 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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