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2006 Chevrolet Silverado Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, and owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
182
owner complaints to NHTSA
8 / 7
complaints citing a crash / fire
14–17
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Rim (wheels)

    NHTSA 06V307000 Reported 3,227 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. In addition, the label may also be missing the tire load…

    Remedy: A label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. The recall begaon on…

  2. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 06V289000 Reported 38,439 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC trucks at 1-866-996-9463.

  3. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 05V552000 Reported 32,068 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at…

  4. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 05V455000 Reported 123,592 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463,…

182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 7 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 5 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,765 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 45 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with Continental General Grabber STX tires, tire size 24570R17, DOT Number vynhhm55. The contact stated that all four tire sidewalls had begun”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 12, 2021 · Tires

“Rusted brake line resulting in total brake failure while driving and attempting to stop”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 6, 2016 · Service brakes

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD, Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD, Silverado 1500 2WD, Silverado 1500 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined14–17 mpg
City / Highway13–16 / 16–20
FuelGasoline or E85, Premium, Regular
EPA classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engine6/8 cyl, 4.3/4.8/5.3/6 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Chevrolet Silverado model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Silverado model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1980 Chevrolet Silverado02
1982 Chevrolet Silverado02
1984 Chevrolet Silverado05
1985 Chevrolet Silverado03
1987 Chevrolet Silverado02
1988 Chevrolet Silverado015
1989 Chevrolet Silverado022
1990 Chevrolet Silverado025
1991 Chevrolet Silverado017
1992 Chevrolet Silverado040
1993 Chevrolet Silverado069
1994 Chevrolet Silverado0210
1995 Chevrolet Silverado0263
1996 Chevrolet Silverado0186
1997 Chevrolet Silverado0272
1998 Chevrolet Silverado0279
1999 Chevrolet Silverado51,660
2000 Chevrolet Silverado81,305
2001 Chevrolet Silverado4877
2002 Chevrolet Silverado4710
2003 Chevrolet Silverado6695
2004 Chevrolet Silverado8622
2005 Chevrolet Silverado8316
2006 Chevrolet Silverado4182
2007 Chevrolet Silverado1183
2008 Chevrolet Silverado1162
2009 Chevrolet Silverado076
2010 Chevrolet Silverado062
2011 Chevrolet Silverado275
2012 Chevrolet Silverado268
2013 Chevrolet Silverado364
2014 Chevrolet Silverado13124
2015 Chevrolet Silverado776
2016 Chevrolet Silverado25
2017 Chevrolet Silverado0125

Checking a specific 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

How do I know if my 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V455000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.