2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,500 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.
“- the contact has a 2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 hd pickup with an odometer reading of 11500 miles. While driving kat 30 MPH and faster if the vehicle came in contact with a rough or uneven patch of road the front end started to bounce up and down, and became hard to control. The contact took the vehicle to mayhew Chevrolet, and they found that the truck had a tire tread deviation which was a possible reason for the failure. The consumer stated the rear of the vehicle looses contact with the road. Updated 01/29/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10177918, filed 2007-01, 11,500 miles“The left rear shock absorber mount tore completely through and separated from the main axle housing. Because the hydraulic brake line was mounted to the shock mount, when the mount failed, the shock absorber extended fully and ruptured the brake line to the left rear wheel. This resulted in a total loss of brakes while attempting to exit interstate highway 40 at 65 MPH. At no time did the driver information center on the dash indicate a problem with the brakes. After using electric trailer brakes to slow and stop the vehicle combination, the vehicle was able to be moved to a parking area. …”
NHTSA complaint #10438149, filed 2011-12, 94,373 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. The contact stated that noise emitted from the steering column. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the steering gear box and pitman needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the front bearings and bushings were previously replaced. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage is 64,000. Updated 07/13/12 updated 07/18/12”
NHTSA complaint #10454732, filed 2012-04, 59,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on dry roads, the vehicle vibrated roughly. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the cause of the problem was a beam frame shake; meaning that that the bed of the truck was too long, causing the frame to flex and vibrate while moving. The consumer was told the problem could not be fixed. Uddated”
NHTSA complaint #10166208, filed 2006-08, 2,976 miles“The contact stated that the vehicle consistently has problems with a vibration throughout the whole vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not find the cause for the vibration and therefore could not service the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10163810, filed 2006-07, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10168206Oct 31, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
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.
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