2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 52 owner complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Where the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has problems
52 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 11 | 1 |
| Power train | 9 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 13 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2006 vs. every other Silverado 3500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado 3500 median. How we score
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What Silverado 3500 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Since repair work was performed on this vehicle in late 2025, it has intermittently experienced sudden, complete brake lockup on all four wheels without any pedal input. This has occurred during sharp turns and during straight, steady highway driving, both suddenly and after gradual buildup;…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TURNING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKE LINE FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT IT FAILED TO ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEEL BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE…
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