2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,448miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 8% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,448 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Power steering & brakes failed. Started truck in morning, put in reverse and could not stop vehicle nor steer. Placed in neutral and was able to stop. Vehicle was towed to chev. Dealer, they checked and stated nothing was wrong. Brakes and steering worked after car was warmed up for 30 minutes. This happened in yuma arizona area, and outside temp at time of failure was 40's.”
NHTSA complaint #10178860, filed 2007-01, 15,600 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500. In an attempt to drive the vehicle, the contact discovered that there were no power steering or brakes. The dealer has been notified. The current and failure mileages were 43,395. Updated 01-30-08. Updated 01/30/08”
NHTSA complaint #10214701, filed 2008-01, 43,395 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500. While driving up a mountain at approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel turned in the opposite direction of the intended turn. As a result, the vehicle wandered off the road uncontrollably. There was also a loss of braking ability; however, the vehicle eventually came to a stop after applying the brake pedal numerous times. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the intermediate shaft bolts fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10850757, filed 2016-03, 308,000 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…
- 10138087Mar 17, 2017This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2016 | 15 | 29% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 2 | 20% |
| 2013 | 7 | 27% |
| 2012 | 3 | 13% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 6 | 13% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 11% |
| 1999 | 6 | 13% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
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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