2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems and Repair Histories
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Chevrolet Silverado (not HD) | 19 Silverado (not HD)s, 8.5 months of data per Silverado (not HD), average 70400 miles Small sample size. Join or 19 Silverado (not HD)s, 8.5 months of data per Silverado (not HD), average 70400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 79000 | 275 | The truck went dead and would not start, we took it to a garage to begin with and he checked everything that it might have been but he could not find the problem. The dealership found a wire in the steering column that was bad and fixed. |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 0 | Front drivers wheel hub bearing went bad. Entire wheel hub replaced under warranty | |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 55000 | 120 | Evap canister |
| Sep | 2012 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 65000 | 60 | Tailgate latch stopped working and unable to open tailgate. Mechanic found a broken plastic clip and replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 67000 | 0 | Transmission shifts extremely hard into second from first and from second into first. Told to monitor the problem and if it gets worse or I can't stand it any longer, then bring it back and mechanic would replace shift solenoid. |
| Aug | 2011 | 74500 | 25 | Driver door suddenly became difficult to open. Shop lubed latch and striker. Problem not entirely fixed, but manageable. |
| Sep | 2011 | 75000 | 25 | Tailgate latch surround fell off while driving. Purchased new and replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 80500 | 400 | Driver upper control arm had begun to crack and problem noticed when front end dropped over 2 inches suddenly while driving. |
| Jan | 2012 | 85500 | 65 | driver side suicide door handle broke. purchased new unit and replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 59000 | 100 | Differential had to be replaced. The clicking was witnessed by a mechanic. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 63000 | 850 | The truck was in limp mode (stuck in 3rd gear) with the check engine light on. The repair shop replaced the ignition switch twice and a voltage regulator inside the alternator. Wheel bearings on front right wheel made the truck undriveable. Brake rotors were also replaced. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 67000 | 0 | Dealer mechanic noticed the axle seals, transmission cooling lines, and engine cooling lines were all leaking. Replaced under extended certified warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | 70000 | 0 | The transmission (auto) only had 3rd gear. Faulty ignition switch was blocking the signals to the shift solenoid. Ignition switch was replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 70000 | 0 | Faulty ignition switch prevented the transmission from shifting. Cooling fans were causing a subtle vibration. Fan assembly was replaced. The blower motor for the HVAC was making noise and vibrating. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 40000 | 420000 | Replaced shocks for rattling in front end. Did not fix problem. |
| Apr | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 9920 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 11780 | 0 | Noticed clunk in steering - dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft under warranty. |
| Jul | 2009 | 17980 | 0 | Mechanic noticed leaking steering rack during normal service - GM agreed to replace under warranty even though it had expired. |
| Jul | 2012 | 30380 | 190 | Water pump leaking - replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32860 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | Had steering shaft bearing replaced. Also have steering whine when turning to the left--dealer unable to duplicate. | |
| Oct | 2011 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Body mount isolator installed. |
| Feb | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | Front hubs and wheel bearing. Both sides. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| Aug | 2012 | 45000 | 0 | Oil Pan was leaking |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | Squeak in driver seat at adjuster lever. Repaired with Lithium grease. | |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 2500 | $2500 of Factory Warranty for I-Shaft, Tie Rods, bearings, bushings, and linkage on entire front end replaced | |
| Aug | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | The HVAC controller would engage with a 'bang' on fan speed number # 5. Actuator was replaced. The truck had been pulling to the right side, an alignment was paid for and within 500 miles, the pulling returned. Dealership diagnosed the tie rods being bad, replaced the tie rods and refunded alignment cost. Also replaced intermediate steering shaft. The front driver window literally fell into the door, as a result the regulator was replaced. |
| Sep | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | The driver's window was slowing down and 'grinding' while it was going down. This was corrected by replacing the strip. The seat was creaking badly when it was sat in. It was taken apart and adjusted by the dealership. |
| Dec | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | The truck would chirp but then go away. It turns out that during starts in temps below 40 degrees, it would chirp for 20 minutes or so and then go away until the next cold soak. It turned out to the the belt and pulley adjustment. |
| Jun | 2010 | 57000 | 100 | PO449 Error Code, Replaced with Updated Evap Valve Solenoid Kit from GM. |
| Dec | 2011 | 84000 | 200 | Alternator went dead (was original) |
| Aug | 2012 | 94300 | 250 | Radiator was clogged. Replaced the radiator and flushed the entire cooling system out. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 118500 | 300 | Replaced intermediate steering shaft due to slack and popping noise. |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 54000 | 300 | Motor for blower stopped working, so no heat or air. Wiring connection problem, wiring connectors very expensive. |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 5-speed manual RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | loose steering |
| Mar | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | AC servo malfunctioned gauge cluster replaced tie rod replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 26000 | 2500 | Radiator leak. Power steering pump bad, tie rod ends bad. |
| Jul | 2009 | 34000 | 450 | Rotted out transmission cooler lines. |
| Sep | 2009 | 35000 | 1500 | Third set of brakes in 35,000 miles. |
| Jul | 2010 | 40000 | 1700 | Door handle, $200. Anti-lock brakes, $500. 4WD front hub, $1,000. |
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