2006 Chevrolet Silverado Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 had issues with steering control,specially on curves at 40 t0 65 miles p/h on the road from beginning of the purchase.I have been to chevy dealer to complain about safety issue on the road.but dealer finds no physical defect on the car.on mat 15 2015 finally I lost the control of steering wheel and hit the side walk curb and broke front and rear axles.likely no personal injury.I am very concerned about safety of other owners in this regard.I have checked other resources to find if there are similar cases like mine,and surprisingly there are too many of them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716801, filed 2015-05, 120,000 miles“My left front wheel hub assembly failed while driving. Brake system was compromised. I was able to pull over and stop safely, but brakes did not respond as they should. Moreover, there was no indication that the wheel bearing was failing, and I am quite aware of what this sounds like because this will be the fourth time I have replaced the wheel hub assembly on the left side. I have replaced the right hub assembly twice. In all previous times, I heard a slight whirling noise or at worse slight grinding, which would lead me to inspection and replacement before failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716505, filed 2015-05, 107,000 miles“Had been out of town for week-end. Was returning and traveling north on I-65 towards montgomery, alabama. Exited I-65 north to make a gas stop at greenville, alabama. Upon reaching yield sign noticed loud scraping, crunching, popping noise coming from left front of vehicle. Stopped immmediately at service station. Checked vehicle by moving backwards and forwards. Noise continued. Spent the night at hotel. Called repair shop following monday morning. They replaced front wheel hub assembly. They have old parts. Mechanic said we were lucky wheel did not come off on interstate and cause bad mvw. …”
NHTSA complaint #10298708, filed 2010-01, 35,792 miles“Front passenger wheel bearing went out first time at 29,000 miles, second time same wheel bearing went out at 42,000 miles. Both times fixed by a local repair shop. Was told lucky wheel didn't fall off. I looked online and other people having same problem. Chevy Silverado 1/2 ton pickup 4 wheel drive automatic if that makes a difference.”
NHTSA complaint #10428744, filed 2011-10, 42,000 miles“The contact stated that while entering into a driveway at a speed of 5 MPH the vehicle hit a pothole detaching the center bolt on the rear axle. This caused the axle to slide back 8 inches from the spring. The incident was reported to the manufacturer who determined there was no recourse of action. The vehicle will be repaired by an independent mechanics. Updated 8/15/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10160365, filed 2006-06, 10,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V307000Aug 11, 2006Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2006, GMC Sierra 2006, Cadillac SRX 2006 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10114352Jan 15, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10112655Dec 12, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10112519Oct 29, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have grease leaking from front hub bearings. Technician should not replace…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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