2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,450 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. The contact stated that the air conditioning fan failed. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the air conditioning control fan switch wires were burned. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 56,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10404288, filed 2011-06, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet silverado 2500hd. While driving approximately 10 MPH with the air conditioner on, the contact smelled a burning odor and suddenly the air conditioner failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the air conditioner blower resistor and wiring harness would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 36,900. Updated 8/30/11”
NHTSA complaint #10414987, filed 2011-07, 36,900 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. While driving 50 MPH, the contact heard a loud whistling noise coming from the passenger side vent when the heater was activated. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure; however, they replaced the vent cover. The failure persisted. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the taping or molding around the heater core may have caused the failure. The dealer sprayed silicone on the dashboard; however, the failure continued. …”
NHTSA complaint #10210093, filed 2007-11, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10244200Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
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- 10237841Jun 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10232156Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
71 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsTires
12 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology