2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Newest first.
Certain fabtech aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. Fts71000 and fts71001, installed for use on certain 2001-2006 gm c/k 2500 pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles. the pin located inside the pitman arm can shear off due to a reverse bending fatigue condition, resulting in a total loss of steering control.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death.
Remedy
Fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during february 2006. owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800.
Owner complaints
178 complaints14 involved a crash8 involved a fire7 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
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 › Sidewall
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…
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 refused to remount tire due to risk to employees of catastrophic failure, indicating the tire poses significant safety risk if vehicle had been at highway speed and completed its deterioration. Mate to this tire on right rear shows same smaller bubble above the bead about 1/3 of tire diameter.
- Air bags
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…
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
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…
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 no charge, they managed to damage the pcm while performing the update. The pcm IS no longer serviceable and the dealer IS wanting to charge me for a replacement even though it was damaged during a called for service bulletin update. the vehicle was not originally equipped with a trailer hitch so the problem didn't arise until the hitch was installed and a trailer was attached.
- Air bags
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
- Engine
Exhaust manifold bolts are broken off on both sides of the 6.0 engine, causing exhaust fumes in the passenger compartment when I driving the vehicle. I have owned this vehicle since new and have never had any engine work done to this vehicle.
- Service brakes
The rear brakes failed with little or no warning. The brakes went from good to mushy without warning light. I added brake fluid to test in drive way. Pumped the brakes and the warning light came on. The rear line failed. I had the truck inspected at a general motors dealer in january of 2018 and…
The rear brakes failed with little or no warning. The brakes went from good to mushy without warning light. I added brake fluid to test in drive way. Pumped the brakes and the warning light came on. The rear line failed. I had the truck inspected at a general motors dealer in january of 2018 and also at the end of february. The said my vehicle IS maintained in excellent condition. If this could happen to me....all gm vehicles with these brake lines are at risk. I read their was a safety bulletin 13-05-22-001. Today IS 4/12/2018...because I tow a boat to florida I had the truck checked 2 times in the last 12 weeks....if the dealers can't detect faulty lines....a recall IS needed.
- Electrical system · Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
Upon starting my truck, the oil pressure gauge immediately goes to 80 with no acceleration. at this point, there IS no noise or other lights coming on to warn of other problems. this problem started a few days ago. when truck IS in motion the oil pressure gauge continues to stay on 80. I know…
Upon starting my truck, the oil pressure gauge immediately goes to 80 with no acceleration. at this point, there IS no noise or other lights coming on to warn of other problems. this problem started a few days ago. when truck IS in motion the oil pressure gauge continues to stay on 80. I know the 2006 chevy 2500 heavy duty 4X4 have had recalls on different things, but need to see if this IS a problem for other chevy trucks as well. I have read several recalls about these trucks and a lot of them we have never been notified to take it to a dealer to be checked. any help you can give us would be deeply appreciated.
- Service brakes
The right front brake line on my truck rusted through. I lost braking when loading my 10 ft camper in the driveway. I took the truck to dealership and it was found that all the brake lines are rusted and in danger of failure at any time. All of the brake lines on the truck are bare metal and prone…
The right front brake line on my truck rusted through. I lost braking when loading my 10 ft camper in the driveway. I took the truck to dealership and it was found that all the brake lines are rusted and in danger of failure at any time. All of the brake lines on the truck are bare metal and prone to rust. New brake lines are painted to prevent this from happening. Had to buy complete brake line kit to get right front line for replacement by dealership for $452.85 . They recommend that I replace all of the lines. I called chevrolet customer service, complaint # 8-3176545196. I have gotten no cooperation, they have told me there IS nothing that they can do. because of this potentially causing a catastrophic fatal accident due to complete or partial loss of braking power - it gives no warning until failure occurs. I told them they needed to put out an alert to other drivers and they declined stating that they did not have enough complaints. this truck only has 99546 miles on it and in all of my years working with automobiles I have never seen a break line rust through.
- Electrical system
Appears gm's faulty blower motor resistor has claimed my 2ND truck. Fire started while parked in parking lot. Fire occurs on passenger side around glove box and grows. This truck gave no indication of "melting wires" there was no smell or smoke when parked. this part of a special coverage #10240
- Service brakes
Sudden failure of brakes during low speed stop, brake line failed near frame underside in driver seat area. Was able to quickly stop vehicle with emergency brake just short of going into heavy traffic. This truck IS meticulously maintained including underside washes, no body rust anywhere and was…
Sudden failure of brakes during low speed stop, brake line failed near frame underside in driver seat area. Was able to quickly stop vehicle with emergency brake just short of going into heavy traffic. This truck IS meticulously maintained including underside washes, no body rust anywhere and was undercoat protected from new. Shocked a level of rust on what are apparently high carbon steel lines, these should be stainless steel.
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500 equipped with cooper tires, dot number: utv6c8e4808, tire line: cooper discoverer atr, tire size: 265/75/r16. The contact stated that while driving at 63 mph, the contact stated that there was an abnormal vibration from the rear of the vehicle.…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500 equipped with cooper tires, dot number: utv6c8e4808, tire line: cooper discoverer atr, tire size: 265/75/r16. The contact stated that while driving at 63 mph, the contact stated that there was an abnormal vibration from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the tread separated from the tire which caused damage to the bed of the vehicle. The failure occurred on the rear driver side tire. the contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The tire failure mileage was unknown. The failure mileage on the vehicle was 114,900.
- Service brakes
When normal stopping ABS activates and keeps activating until pedal goes to floor and brakes do no function, there are no warning lites and no indication of a problem.i was under the impression that any ABS failure would revert system to regular brake system. This IS very dangerous.
- Electrical system
Blower motor for the hvac started all by its self and ran full blast. The control panel had no effect on the system . I could not control or shut off the blower. Even when the truck was parked, in park and shut down and the keys removed the blower continued to run at full blast. Had to disconnect…
Blower motor for the hvac started all by its self and ran full blast. The control panel had no effect on the system . I could not control or shut off the blower. Even when the truck was parked, in park and shut down and the keys removed the blower continued to run at full blast. Had to disconnect the battery. Later after having to drive the truck to work I followed the fuse schematic and removed the green I believe fuse breaker from the under hood fuse box. I have left this fuse removed so the battery doesn't run down.
- Service brakes
I was driving my truck on 3/30/16 another vehicle pulled out in front of me. I slammed on my brakes to avoid a wreck. At the next red light I noticed my brakes were soft. I pulled over to check my fluid. It was down about an inch. I decided to try to make it home. Then a service brake light came…
I was driving my truck on 3/30/16 another vehicle pulled out in front of me. I slammed on my brakes to avoid a wreck. At the next red light I noticed my brakes were soft. I pulled over to check my fluid. It was down about an inch. I decided to try to make it home. Then a service brake light came on. I did make it home. I crawled under the truck and brake fluid was from the front to the back of the truck. I noticed two compromised metal brake lines on the driver side frame rail that were rusted through. I touched the lines and they were falling apart and flaking off metal at the touch. I contacted chevrolet and it was towed to the dealer. They quoted me $1,100 to repair the problem. My truck IS a 2006 I bought it brand new it has 59,500 miles on it and I paid right at $50,000 for my truck. It IS unacceptable for this to happen in less than 10 years of ownership. This IS a huge safety issue since chevrolet used inferior and cheap products in their trucks. There should be a recall on this. Someone could have been seriously injured or killed the other day when I was driving. I replaced all of the rotors and brake pads and one caliper not 9 months ago. I never thought that my metal lines were compromised until I had a failure. I have lost alot of faith in gm due to this issue. I am still working with gm and the dealer to get the problem resolved, but it IS not looking good. I am wondering how many other vehicles are compromised. I was talking to my uncle the other day and a gentleman overheard my conversation. He told me that he had a 2003 2500 chevrolet the brakes also failed on. He was towing a trailer and toatled his truck. I am completely out of warranty as of next month. Gm says to keep my bill for the replacement of the lines that I may get paid back. I dont think that IS likely at all. This should be a recall because safety IS compromised.
- Service brakes
Break lines are completely rusted and I am afraid they will go out without warning. truck only has 67,000 miles on it.
- Air bags
Air bag warning light coming on, have never had an accident in this truck.
- Service brakes
Brake line failure due to excessive corrosion as the lines lay on the frame. Luckily, the break was at home and I was able to get it into the shop for repair. Less than a month later, another line broke as I was pulling into my drive.
- Service brakes
Lost brakes while driving in residential neighborhood due to rusted brake line. Had it towed to my mechanic who did an inspection and said all the brake lines were rusted at the brackets holding the lines. My mechanic IS in the process of replacing the brake lines. I talked to several other people…
Lost brakes while driving in residential neighborhood due to rusted brake line. Had it towed to my mechanic who did an inspection and said all the brake lines were rusted at the brackets holding the lines. My mechanic IS in the process of replacing the brake lines. I talked to several other people with the same year truck and both had also experienced brake line failure from rust. Truck has only 20K miles and has only been in the salt twice as I had an older vehicle I used when it snowed. Gm needs to correct this safety defect.
- Air bags · Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500. While the toddler was placed in the driver seat of the vehicle, she turned the key to the accessory position. The vehicle rolled down the hill and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The toddler did not sustain any injuries. A…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500. While the toddler was placed in the driver seat of the vehicle, she turned the key to the accessory position. The vehicle rolled down the hill and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The toddler did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.
- Service brakes
One brake line burst from being rusted out and the remaining 4 front brake lines are in bad shape and need to be replaced. the brake line burst while I was pulling my boat trailer and I narrowly avoided an accident. I was in a residential area and was only going about 15mph.and was able to apply the emergency brake to stop the truck.
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while backing out of the garage, the vehicle lunged backwards without warning. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal and the vehicle eventually responded. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, who diagnosed that the…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while backing out of the garage, the vehicle lunged backwards without warning. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal and the vehicle eventually responded. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, who diagnosed that the hydro booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,942.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500. While pulling into the driveway at approximately 7 mph, the brake pedal was depressed to the floor but the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle crashed into the contact's porch. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500. While pulling into the driveway at approximately 7 mph, the brake pedal was depressed to the floor but the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle crashed into the contact's porch. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The contact observed brake fluid under the front of the vehicle and the brake lines were completely rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Ma 09/03/15 updated 11/03/2017*cn
- Service brakes
Hole came in break line due to rust. All most ran thru a busy intersection. Also had a break line to rust into on 4/10/15.
- Service brakes
We were getting ready for a long trip (maryland to florida). we hitched our trailer to our truck and were testing lights, brakes, etc. At the campground before we left. as we tested the brakes at a low speed, we realized the brakes did not work at all. we parked it right there on the road in the…
We were getting ready for a long trip (maryland to florida). we hitched our trailer to our truck and were testing lights, brakes, etc. At the campground before we left. as we tested the brakes at a low speed, we realized the brakes did not work at all. we parked it right there on the road in the campground and called a tow truck to take us to our mechanic's shop. when he looked at it, he found he had to replace all the brake tubing because they were all rusted out. had we been on the road with our trailer, we would have had a crash and could have been killed or severely hurt.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010544This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- 11000158This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
- 10253770This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10251888This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
- 10251887This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10250347This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
- 10250013High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
- 10249980This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249535This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247780This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 10247748Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information.
- 10247747Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information
- 10247716J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247552This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10247093Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information.
- 10247092Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information
- 10247063A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
- 10247061J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10246963Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
- 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
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