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2006 Chevrolet Silverado Equipment Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 182 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, 1% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 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.

“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the air conditioning and heating failed, in addition to other electrical components. She noticed that the resistor connector and wiring harness were melted. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 50,017.”

NHTSA complaint #10274609, filed 2009-06, 45,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201523%
201422%
201312%
201111%
200821%
200774%
200611%
200552%
2004112%
2003122%
2002112%
200181%
2000111%
1999121%
199821%
199741%
199621%
199552%
199421%
199323%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Brakes
101 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Exterior 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 31, 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