There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, but owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 46 | |
| Power Train | 34 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 | |
| Steering | 19 | |
| Electrical System | 14 | |
| Tires | 12 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Air Bags | 8 | |
| Visibility | 7 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 13
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit and Lines — 7
- Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 5
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 3
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Hydraulic — 2
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Heater Core — 2
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 2
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 52,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 101,000 miles · reported Oct 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the front impact sensor failed and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to provide a replacement part because the part was no longer manufactured. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer confirmed the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Tires · reported Apr 28, 2024
265/75R16 9100 miles driven mostly on pavement with loads well within the vehicle capacity and never off road. Tires were rotated several months prior, about 100 miles ago and damage was not noted. Bubble appeared on sidewall which was noticed while parked; Tire shop dismounted the tire to inspect for possible causes and found nothing to explain damage (run flat, left deflated, road hazard damage). Secondary bubble slightly smaller on inside at same location. Smaller bubbles were felt inside tire and a longer, slight bubble follows the bead 1/3-1/2 of the diameter of the tire. Shop manager…
Air Bags · reported Jan 1, 2022
On 31 Dec 21, I drove the vehicle to the car wash, after the wash was completed, I drove the vehicle approx. 1/2 mile down the road. I pulled in to a fast food lane to order a meal. While I was stopped that speaker ordering the Air bags deployed. I was not moving or struck my another vehicle. If had happen when I was driving on the hi-way it may have caused injury to myself or damage to other vehicles. The vehicle is currently available for inspection. I will be taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection on 3 Jan 22. There was no warning prior to the deployment of the airbags.
Power Train · at 198,000 miles · reported Dec 3, 2019
Anytime a trailer is first attached, the truck will randomly go into reduced power mode while driving. This is very unsafe as the truck can to this at highway speed in traffic. It will do this a few times until the PCM "learns" there is a trailer attached. Gm is aware of the issue and issued service bulletin 06-06-04-042b to address the issue by reprogramming the PCM. Because of the safety concerns, this should be addressed as a recall. However,I had to take the truck into the dealer for the update and was expected to pay for them fixing a known software issue. Instead of doing the update at…
Air Bags · at 313,000 miles · reported Feb 20, 2019
Going down a snowy gravel road and lost control. Hit a ditch/snow bank head on at approx. 30mph. Air bags did not deploy. As a result driver sustained hand injury, a broken jaw requiring surgery, and other minor bodily injuries. Vehicle had 313,000 miles
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (46 reports), followed by power train (34). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 52,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.