2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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.
“Ac/heater fan blower motor stopped working. Winter started truck to defrost windshield blower would not work took to dealer replaced by dealer under vehicle warranty. September 24, 2014 (miles 94000)stopped working again replaced by dealer at no cost. I received a recall letter from Chevrolet stating I had 10 years from date of purchase or 150000 miles to be able to be repaired at no cost. Not sure why it is not listed here on this website.”
NHTSA complaint #10641098, filed 2014-10, 12,000 miles“The contact stated the sunroof has a screen rather than a shade to filter the sun shining through. This has caused a visibility problem while driving. The manufacturer determined there is no other alternative for the sunroof.”
NHTSA complaint #10163991, filed 2006-07Related service bulletins
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10211770Apr 19, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10078472Apr 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on a normal condition on tempered glass of spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight.
- 10083512Apr 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…
- 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…
- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
- 10247063Nov 1, 2014A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
- 10126291Jun 18, 2014This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure on how to reset the power folding mirriors after they been folded manually, to fix the customers concern of the mirriors shaking or…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 10% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 10% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
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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