2006 Chevrolet Silverado Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, 2% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“Noticed a peculiar exhaust note somewhat like a tick that was reminescent of an exhaust leak. Took vehicle to local muffler exhaust shop and they inform me it is a manifold exhaust leak due to broken bolt(s) on the driver side. Was able to look for myself and I see one bolt head missing in the very back near the firewall.”
NHTSA complaint #10693807, filed 2015-03, 58,900 miles“There has been a long time problem of broken exhaust manifold bolts on 1999 to 2007 chevy Silverado and gmc sierra pickups. This problem is on 80 to 90 percent of the trucks with in them years this is millions of vehicles on the road. These vehicles should be recalled by general motors due to epa laws and emission standards not being able to be passed when these bolts break.”
NHTSA complaint #10493579, filed 2013-01, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10681790, filed 2015-02, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112272Jan 14, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
- 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…
- 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…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 16 | 13% |
| 2015 | 15 | 20% |
| 2014 | 16 | 13% |
| 2013 | 7 | 11% |
| 2012 | 6 | 9% |
| 2011 | 7 | 9% |
| 2010 | 10 | 16% |
| 2009 | 6 | 8% |
| 2008 | 11 | 7% |
| 2007 | 12 | 7% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsExterior lighting
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.
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