Model year
2006 Chevrolet Silverado
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 182 complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 595 complaints under SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO 2500, SILVERADO 3500, SILVERADO CLASSIC, and SILVERADO HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (83), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (14), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950–$5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,305 complaints
- 2001 877 complaints
- 2002 710 complaints
- 2003 695 complaints
- 2004 622 complaints
- 2005 316 complaints
- 2006 182 complaints
- 2007 183 complaints
- 2008 162 complaints
- 2009 76 complaints
- 2010 62 complaints
- 2011 75 complaints
- 2012 68 complaints
- 2013 64 complaints
- 2014 124 complaints
- 2015 76 complaints
- 2016 5 complaints
- 2017 125 complaints
- 2018 596 complaints
- 2019 1,195 complaints
- 2020 898 complaints
- 2021 978 complaints
- 2022 774 complaints
- 2023 456 complaints
- 2024 537 complaints
- 2025 162 complaints
- 2026 140 complaints
Recalls
06V307000 · Aug 11, 2006
WHEELS:RIM
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.…
06V289000 · Aug 3, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
05V552000 · Dec 7, 2005
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
05V455000 · Oct 5, 2005
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
Complaints
182 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 7, injury field 2, deaths field 5. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SILVERADO 1500 | 0 | 359 |
| SILVERADO 2500 | 0 | 178 |
| SILVERADO 3500 | 0 | 52 |
| SILVERADO CLASSIC | 0 | 3 |
| SILVERADO HYBRID | 0 | 3 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 16 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Silverado 1500 2WD · 4.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Silverado 1500 2WD · 4.3L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Silverado 1500 2WD · 4.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Silverado 1500 2WD · 4.8L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Silverado 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Silverado 1500 2WD · 6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Silverado 1500 4WD · 4.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Silverado 1500 4WD · 4.3L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Silverado 1500 4WD · 4.8L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Silverado 1500 4WD · 4.8L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
4 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2006 Chevrolet Silverado at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.