Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 182 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V307000 CERTIFICATION TIRE LABEL/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V289000 FUEL RAIL DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V552000 TIRE INFORMATION LABEL/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V455000 POWER STEERING HOSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 83 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
- Tires 10 complaints
Of the 182 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 182 complaints, owners report 2 injuries and 5 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has a below-average reliability rating due to a high number of brake system complaints and multiple recall campaigns. The evidence points to significant issues with the brake and suspension systems. Recall campaigns were also noted for power steering and engine cooling, indicating potential reliability concerns. The data is not extensive for other issues, making it difficult to assess the overall reliability comprehensively.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| Suspension | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $100–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and pads
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Inspect suspension components
- Replace air filters regularly
- Coolant flush and refill
- Inspect electrical system
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Spongy brake pedal feel
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unusual engine noises
- Dashboard warning lights
- Dim interior/exterior lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.