2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 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.
“Dt:the contact stated while driving 60 to 75 MPH the rear window was down and there was a roaring noise. This noise was severe enough to hurt the consumer ears. The dealership was contacted ,and they stated this was normal for this type of vehicle. This happened every time the vehicle was driven and the rear window was down. There was also a vibration inside of the vehicle. Updated 01/04/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10143959, filed 2005-11, 4,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500. While driving between 55-60 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle vibrated unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the torque caused separation of the central differential. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the mainframe cracked in half, but was not repaired. The failure was possibly contributed to the weight of the snowplows or diesel. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10262021, filed 2009-03Related service bulletins
- 10154601Dec 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10078604Apr 5, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 6 | 15% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 6 | 12% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 8% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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