2006 Chevrolet T Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2006 Chevrolet T Series, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet T Series
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, air
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." an internal control and check valve within the air brake application valve assembly was configured improperly, preventing air from flowing through the brake system as designed. In the event of an emergency stop, the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air brake application valve assembly on c-series or reroute the air brake lines on t-series free of charge. The recall began on september 20, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at…
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Air (parking brake)
Certain medium duty trucks equipped sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Chevrolet T Series have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 920 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Water from outside leaks into truck behind dashboard, when a/c is running. Water leaks onto carpet - center of truck under dash, to carpet under gas peddle. Water could be leaking also onto interior e”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 11, 2006 · Structure
Compare Chevrolet T Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet T Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Chevrolet T Series | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 Chevrolet T Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Chevrolet T Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Chevrolet T Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Chevrolet T Series | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 Chevrolet T Series | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2006 Chevrolet T Series
How do I know if my 2006 Chevrolet T Series 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 Chevrolet T Series; 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 06V254000).
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
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
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.