2006 Chevrolet Silverado Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, 2% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,400 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.
“The contact stated upon inspection, it was noticed, the under hood shield was ripped and the intake manifold was scratched. The tread was separating from the passenger front tire in chunks. The dealership determined the under hood damage was caused by a squirrel. Although the dealer was alerted no additional inspections have been made. The manufacturer has been alerted. Updated 07/05/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10159424, filed 2006-06, 2,200 miles“In attempting to purchase a 4x4, lwb, 2006 chevy Silverado-hd truck from bartow Chevrolet, they refused to furnish me with written proof that the recalls listed for this vehicle were not in the lot of recalls listed on the internet. Further, the GM supplier discount office and the Chevrolet marketing department also refused to furnish this written proof. …”
NHTSA complaint #10170197, filed 2006-10“Consumer was sold a 2006 Silverado with engine damages. ***nar*** when the consumer contacted the dealership to tell them what he had discovered wit the engine cowling, they had advised him it was squirrel damage. Even though the dealer acknowledged the problem, they refused to give the consumer another vehicle. The consumer and his family had become sick. They believed it was from the bacteria coming from the venting system. The front tires were out of round and the rims were bent.”
NHTSA complaint #10162665, filed 2006-07Related service bulletins
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
- 10038295Feb 1, 2011Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
- 10018560Jan 6, 2006Service vme - 2006 duramax diesel engine fuel system components are not interchangeable with earlier year model vehicles.
- 10017016Oct 21, 2005Highway speed excessive smoke and fuel knock.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 11 | 9% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 8 | 11% |
| 2014 | 7 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 11% |
| 2012 | 5 | 7% |
| 2011 | 12 | 16% |
| 2010 | 12 | 19% |
| 2009 | 8 | 11% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 20 | 2% |
| 1999 | 21 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 18% |
| 1990 | 3 | 12% |
| 1988 | 3 | 20% |
| 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 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 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