2006 Chevrolet Silverado Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, 4% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,800 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I bought a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab used from bill byrd kia in panama city florida on 03/02/2009 and was told the vehicle would be covered under any remaining factory warranty, was LED to believe it was a 5 year/100,000 drive train warranty. Unfortunately,.I did not do my homework on that statement. The truck had 36,581 miles at time of purchase. I have driven the truck for personal use only and took very good care and had regular oil changes performed. I am now facing a motor rebuild. …”
NHTSA complaint #10361552, filed 2010-10, 59,800 miles“The vehicle was returned to the dealer, bill hood automotive, for a total of 11 times since it was purchased in may 2006. Between may 29, 2006 and december 2006, there were several visits for various problems. Starting in december 2006, there were problems with the vehicle running hot. Parts were replaced on each visit thereafter. On january 20, 2007, the engine caught on fire. The consumer wants to check on the status of the complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10181998, filed 2007-02, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the heater motor operated constantly, even while the vehicle was shut off, causing the vehicle to lose power. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 116,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10446119, filed 2012-02, 116,000 miles“The contact stated the vehicle had a defect in the exhaust pipe. The dealership made the repairs according to the general motors bulletin. After the repairs, the brackets were observed extended 3.5 to 4 inches from the vehicles frame. This repair created a safety problem because the bracket could easily collide with road bumps. When the manufacturer and dealership were contacted both offered to return the exhaust pipe to its original status, which the contact considered unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #10159207, filed 2006-06, 3,175 miles“Sudden failure of heater fan. No blower speeds. Melted wiring under dash. Service bulletin issued by chevy but no recall ? This is a fire waiting to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10363753, filed 2010-11Related recalls
- 06V289000Aug 3, 2006On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2004–2006, GMC Sierra 2004–2006, Yukon XL 2004–2006 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113792Aug 4, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
- 10113703Jun 23, 2015This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
- 10113657May 21, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
- 10056354Sep 1, 2014Gmc/chevrolet: engines, with egr system, has leakage from egr cooler engine coolant into the combustion chamber. Model 2002-15 silverado, sierra, 2004-09 kodiak c4500-c5500…
- 10058259Jul 16, 2014General motors: an optional engine block heater plug in for onboard ac power and with continuous usage will result in shorting of wires, over heating system, electrical failure…
- 10112069May 14, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction…
- 10113494Aug 19, 2013This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
- 10113059Jun 24, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction…
- 10113849Dec 20, 2012This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
- 10038744May 1, 2011Gm: an 'engine power is reduced' message appears and there is a stored trouble code. This is caused by wear of the internal fuel injector.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 20 | 6% |
| 2004 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 | 58 | 8% |
| 2001 | 91 | 10% |
| 2000 | 88 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 4% |
| 1998 | 15 | 5% |
| 1997 | 20 | 7% |
| 1996 | 13 | 7% |
| 1995 | 15 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 18% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
101 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology