2006 Chevrolet Silverado Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 101about this part
- Share
- 55%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 101 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, 55% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I backed out of my driveway , which is on an incline , the brake pedal went to the floor and I just missed backing out into a busy road. I took the truck in for repairs immediately following the incident. The repairs cost nearly $750. They said that most all of the brake lines were rusted and the one on the rear drivers side had a hole rusted through.”
NHTSA complaint #10577894, filed 2014-04, 75,500 miles“I was driving the truck away from my home , when I steped on the brake pedal it went to the floor. I got the truck stopped with the parking brake. When I inspected the brake lines they were all extremely rusty and one had burst. Fluid leaked out and there was no pedal at all. The brakes were gone with no warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10747999, filed 2015-08, 40,000 miles“While applying breaks on dry surfaces and coming to a stop the ABS kicks in and pedal goes to the floor. This causes the stopping distance to increase. I have almost rear-ended stopped and parked cars and ran into my garage door. There have been to many close calls so I have pulled the fuse to shut off the ABS.”
NHTSA complaint #10734369, filed 2015-07, 60,000 miles“I was moving my travel trailer in my driveway, in preparation for a vacation trip. When I stepped on the brake, a rusted brake line failed and the brake pedal went to the floor. I was able to stop the vehicle safely. Further inspection reveals that all the brake lines on the truck are badly rusted and will have to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10608802, filed 2014-07, 72,000 miles“Another vehicle ran a red light in front of me and I had to apply brakes quickly. The brake line ruptured , I swerved, and barely missed the other car. They would have been killed if I was not able to move into the opposite lane. Latter found that the rupture was caused by excessive rust. Had that section replaced but its too expensive to replace all the lines - waiting for another failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10614802, filed 2014-07, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10113770Mar 24, 2015This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
- 10054261Sep 1, 2014Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared brake pipes are available, except rear axle crossover pipe. Model…
- 10112546Nov 6, 2012This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10022470Jun 1, 2007Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground).
- 10021133Mar 13, 2007Service brake booster message.
- 10020929Oct 11, 2006Rear brake pulsation check drum to axle clearance, with rpo jf3 or jf7.
- 10020577Oct 4, 2006Rear drum brakes excessive wear, drag, and aggressive.
- 10018628Jan 9, 2006Squeak noise on brake apply.
- 10017307Nov 2, 2005Service vme - brake pulsation due to rotor corrosion.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33 | 26% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 9 | 13% |
| 2011 | 9 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 9% |
| 2008 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 | 34 | 19% |
| 2006 | 101 | 55% |
| 2005 | 87 | 28% |
| 2004 | 211 | 34% |
| 2003 | 257 | 37% |
| 2002 | 350 | 49% |
| 2001 | 418 | 48% |
| 2000 | 607 | 47% |
| 1999 | 1,003 | 60% |
| 1998 | 89 | 32% |
| 1997 | 62 | 23% |
| 1996 | 31 | 17% |
| 1995 | 29 | 11% |
| 1994 | 17 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 9% |
| 1992 | 5 | 13% |
| 1991 | 6 | 35% |
| 1990 | 10 | 40% |
| 1989 | 5 | 23% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
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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