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2006 Chevrolet T SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Chevrolet T Series, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Chevrolet T Series has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Chevrolet T Series recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Conventional: air

Recall 06V-254 · Jul 13, 2006 · 1,184 vehicles

Risk. THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other T Series 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 T Series median. How we score

'99'00'02'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What T Series owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WATER FROM OUTSIDE LEAKS INTO TRUCK BEHIND DASHBOARD, WHEN A/C IS RUNNING. WATER LEAKS ONTO CARPET - CENTER OF TRUCK UNDER DASH, TO CARPET UNDER GAS PEDDLE. WATER COULD BE LEAKING ALSO ONTO INTERIOR ELECTRICAL WIRING BEHIND DASHBOARD, HAVE SOME CONCERN FOR DAMAGE TO INTERIOR CAUSED BY WATER LEAKING…
Complaint 10170575 · Oct 11, 2006 · 920 miles

Own a 2006 T Series?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.