Model year record
2006 Chevrolet Silverado Classic recalls & problems
The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Classic has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Classic.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Equipment | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Wheels | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Wheels
MY WIFE AND I WERE TRAVELING A REMOTE AREA OF COLORADO WHEN WE HAD A TIRE GO FLAT. OK, I'LL JUST GET THE SPARE TIRE AND REPLACE IT. EASY RIGHT? NO! THIS CHEVROLET SPARE TIRE SECONDARY RELEASE WOULD NOT RELEASE NO MATTER WHAT I DID. I WORKED ON IT FOR HOURS AND SEVERAL OTHER DRIVERS STOPPED TO HELP. THERE IS NO WAY ANYONE COULD EVER RELEASE THIS TIRE. MY WIFE IS A TYPE 1 DIABETIC AND HERE WE ARE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE FOR 6 HOURS AND SHE HAS NO FOOD. THIS COULD HAVE ENDED VERY BADLY. ALL BECAUSE OF THIS HORRIFIC POOR DESIGN. NOW AFTER SOME RESEARCH I FOUND OUT NEARLY EVERY CHEVY TRUCK HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY HAS THERE BEEN NO RECALL ON THIS? WE MADE IT BACK TO OUR HOME 10 HOURS…
- Engine
2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 WITH 5.3L V8 MAKES TICKING NOISE WHEN COLD. EXHAUST SMELL IN PASSENGER CABIN. NOISE DECREASES AS ENGINE HITS NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. AFTER A SERVICE CALL TO REPAIR. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FORWARD MOST AND REAR MOST EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS WERE BROKEN OFF INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE ENGINE, THIS ALLOWS EXHAUST GAS TO ESCAPE WHEN COLD AND ACCOUNTS FOR EXHAUST SMELL IN THE CABIN. PER THE MECHANIC THIS IS VERY COMMON AND SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM. *TR
- Electrical system
2006 CHEVY SILVERADO 1/2 TON 4X4 PROBLEM WITH HEATER FAN MOTOR. I HAVE HAD THE HEATER FAN STOP AND START THE LAST 2 YEARS, SOMETIMES COME ON SOMETIMES NOT. IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL AT THIS TIME. I CONTACTED CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE BEFORE AND ASKED IF THE PROBLEM WAS IN THEIR RECORDS. NO, THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, 37,000 MILES, I TRIED TO TALK TO A MANAGER AT CUSTOMER SERVICE 5 TIMES TODAY ( JAN-23-2010 ) AND WASTE PUT ON HOLD FOREVER. THE LAST TIME JEFFERSON #3297, WOULD NOT EVEN FORWARD ME TO A SUPERVISOR. PROBLEM, FAN MOTOR NOT WORKING. THIS IS THE BEST PART. I TOOK THE FRONT COVER OFF THE DASH, COVERED WITH OLD DIRT UNDER THE COVER. FAN SWITCH LOOKS OK, CALLED FOR PRICES, AT…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.