2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,900 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.
“We brought our 2006 Chevrolet silverado with around 73,000 miles on it to a repair shop for a tune up and we were told the following: 'the fuel lines are very rusted (starting to seep back by the tank area) the brake lines are very rusted, the truck will need rear brakes very soon, all brake hoses will need to be replaced, the bleeders on calipers are rusted out, the shimmy shock in the front end is blown apart, has a lot of play in the idler arm, front shocks rusted & leaking, rear shocks rusted, rear end cover rusted, the transfer case tail shaft is leaking, the frame is rusted & getting…”
NHTSA complaint #10459495, filed 2012-05, 73,298 miles“Transmission slipping, banging periodically 1,2,3 gear and down shift. Transmission gauge red-lined, now is not properly showing temp. Oil gauge is moving 0 to 80 all the time. Some lights have been going out on panel and steering wheel. Check engine light on and off. Transmission company diagnosed as a possible electrical issue and chevy states the transmission bang and slip is common and no repairs are needed? Help.”
NHTSA complaint #10690494, filed 2015-02, 71,000 miles“Oem receiver hitch on my 2006 chevy 2500 hd failed. The welds cracked and bent at a 15 deg angle. Towing a camper with the proper hitch well within the recommended weights. Chevrolet refused to examine or correct the problem because the vehicle was out of the initial warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10347775, filed 2010-08, 52,801 miles“2005 chevy pickup receiver hitch . After pulling a 6000 lb trailer several times my receiver hitch has worn thin and the drawbar slaps around in the 2 hole. The 5/8 hitch pin has worn the 5/8 hole elliptical.”
NHTSA complaint #10294638, filed 2009-12, 25,000 miles“2006 Chevrolet silverado. Letter sent from attorney on behalf of consumer regarding the quality and good faith sale of vehicle purchased from an auction according to lawyer, the vehicle was salvaged in another state and improperly titled in mississippi and the auction company failed to disclose the information. The vehicle had a multitude of problems, but was sold as a like new vehicle.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 8 | 26% |
| 2024 | 24 | 17% |
| 2023 | 8 | 17% |
| 2022 | 21 | 22% |
| 2021 | 7 | 8% |
| 2020 | 10 | 9% |
| 2019 | 8 | 11% |
| 2018 | 6 | 11% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 | 22 | 12% |
| 2014 | 7 | 18% |
| 2013 | 13 | 25% |
| 2012 | 8 | 15% |
| 2011 | 13 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 11 | 18% |
| 2008 | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
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 complaintsSuspension
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