2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

10 recalls, 223 complaints - 254 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

1,921 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION

WHEELS:HUB

Defect Description

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO M... Read more

Consequence

WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

130,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Defect Description

CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

Consequence

IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

175 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS

WHEELS:RIM

Defect Description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION/TIRE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR EDGE. IN ADDITION, THE LAB... Read more

Consequence

IF A CUSTOMER REPLACES A WHEEL AND ONLY RELIES ON THE RIM SIZE DESIGNATION THAT IS INDICATED ON THE LABEL, A WHEEL THAT IS OF A DIFFERENT RIM CONTOUR DESIGNATION MAY BE INSTALLED. IT MAY BE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO MOUNT THE TIRE ON A WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR. IF THE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON THE W... Read more

Remedy

A LABEL THAT WILL CORRECT THE LABEL ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WILL BE MAILED TO CONSUMERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAON ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2239, CHEVROLET AT 1-80... Read more

3,227 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.

Consequence

IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.

38,439 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED ... Read more

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

4,029 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TRADESONIC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA... Read more

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Remedy

AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

87,745 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPME... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

292,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ANZO USA, INC.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.

Consequence

A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-99... Read more

32,068 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Defect Description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.

Consequence

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE ... Read more

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, ... Read more

123,592 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

223 total complaints 11 crashes 10 fires 2 injuries 9 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES	83
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12
AIR BAGS	10
STEERING	9
SUSPENSION	7
TIRES	6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
SEATS	4

Incident date: Jul 1, 2019

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with Continental General Grabber STX tires, tire size 24570R17, DOT Number vynhhm55. The contact stated that all four tire sidewalls had begun to deuterating exposing the white another. The vehicle returned the tires to Walmart where they p... Read more

Incident date: Jan 26, 2016

RUSTED BRAKE LINE RESULTING IN TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP

Incident date: Nov 15, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO DECREASE IN SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2015

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE BRAKE ISSUES SINCE NEW. FIRST OFF, IT GOES THROUGH FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS TOO FREQUENTLY. FIRST REPLACED AROUND 25K AND AGAIN AROUND 60K. THIS VEHICLE HAS MOSTLY BEEN USED FOR LONG HIGHWAY TRIPS, NY TO FL ETC., NOT AROUND TOWN. USED IN RURAL AREA. NEXT, SEVERAL BRA... Read more

Incident date: Sep 17, 2015

MY VEHICLE WITH 57,000 MILES HAD THE BRAKES GO OUT WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE FRONT BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND BROKE. I HAVE HAD THE WORK COMPLETED. I FEEL THIS IS A PRODUCT DEFECT FOR A LOW MILEAGE VEHICLE. IT IS VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND HAS VERY FEW ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HIP AND PELVIC INJURIES ON THE RIGHT SIDE THAT REQUIRED MEDI... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 8, 2015

WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I DROVE MY VEHICLE SLOWLY HOME AND CHECKED BRAKE FLUID LEVEL. IT WAS LOW AND I TOPPED IT OFF. I TRIED THE BRAKES AGAIN AND ONCE AGAIN THE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. I WENT UNDER THE VEHICLE AND BRAKE FLUID WAS DRIPPING OF... Read more

Incident date: Oct 31, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP, THE ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FA... Read more

Incident date: Oct 31, 2013

Incident date: Aug 2, 2015

I WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK AWAY FROM MY HOME , WHEN I STEPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. I GOT THE TRUCK STOPPED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE. WHEN I INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES THEY WERE ALL EXTREMELY RUSTY AND ONE HAD BURST. FLUID LEAKED OUT AND THERE WAS NO PEDAL AT ALL. THE BRAKES WERE GONE WI... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2015

TRAVELING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND APPROACHED A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP WITH OTHER TRAFFIC. BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 10% BRAKING POWER. NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH. FORTUNATELY THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND TRAFFIC MOVED PRIOR TO A CRASH. ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANUFACTURER USED AN INFERIOR STEEL MATERIAL TO MAKE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER AC... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2014

WHILE APPLYING BREAKS ON DRY SURFACES AND COMING TO A STOP THE ABS KICKS IN AND PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAUSES THE STOPPING DISTANCE TO INCREASE. I HAVE ALMOST REAR-ENDED STOPPED AND PARKED CARS AND RAN INTO MY GARAGE DOOR. THERE HAVE BEEN TO MANY CLOSE CALLS SO I HAVE PULLED THE FUSE TO SHUT ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 7, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FAILED AND COULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 29, 2015

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN MY 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO WITH 26,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, I ATTEMPTED A TRANSIENT LANE CHANGE WHILE TAKING EVASIVE ACTION IN ORDER TO AVOID A HAZARDOUS SITUATION. WHEN COUPLED WITH THE BRAKES I NOTICED LONGER THAN USUAL ENGAGEMENT. AS A RESULT, I WAS FORCED ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 26, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED CONTINUOUSLY, THE SPEED REDUCED TO 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLI... Read more

Incident date: Jun 29, 2015

Incident date: May 15, 2015

I HAD ISSUES WITH STEERING CONTROL,SPECIALLY ON CURVES AT 40 T0 65 MILES P/H ON THE ROAD FROM BEGINNING OF THE PURCHASE.I HAVE BEEN TO CHEVY DEALER TO COMPLAIN ABOUT SAFETY ISSUE ON THE ROAD.BUT DEALER FINDS NO PHYSICAL DEFECT ON THE CAR.ON MAT 15 2015 FINALLY I LOST THE CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL AN... Read more

Crash

Incident date: May 15, 2015

Crash

Incident date: May 13, 2015

MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING. BRAKE SYSTEM WAS COMPROMISED. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND STOP SAFELY, BUT BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND AS THEY SHOULD. MOREOVER, THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE WHEEL BEARING WAS FAILING, AND I AM QUITE AWARE OF WHAT THIS SOUNDS LIKE BECAUSE THIS... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2015

Incident date: Feb 10, 2015

FOR THE THIRD TIME A BRAKE LINE HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND CAUSED COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL. IT WAS LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT ABOVE THE FRAME. I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES AT 70 MPH ON HWY 5. I TOOK IT TO A CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED... Read more

Incident date: Apr 25, 2015

BRAKE LINE RUPTURE RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING. PARALLEL PARKING A 2006 SILVERADO WHEN WE ENCOUNTERED A COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE AND NEARLY STRUCK ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. BRAKE PETAL DEPRESSED COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING. STEERED TRUCK TOWARD CURB TO FULLY STO... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2015

THE SPARE TIRE STRUCTURE DISINTEGRATED DUE TO RUST. THE SPARE TIRE WAS HANGING AND WAS EASILY PULLED OUT BY HAND. THE STRUCTURE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE IS BLOCKED BY THE SPARE TIRE AND DOES NOT GET WASHED, CREATING AN AREA WHERE THE DIRT AND SALT ACCUMULATE. THIS EASILY COULD HAVE FALLEN ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2015

Incident date: Feb 7, 2015

NOTICED A PECULIAR EXHAUST NOTE SOMEWHAT LIKE A TICK THAT WAS REMINESCENT OF AN EXHAUST LEAK. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL MUFFLER EXHAUST SHOP AND THEY INFORM ME IT IS A MANIFOLD EXHAUST LEAK DUE TO BROKEN BOLT(S) ON THE DRIVER SIDE. WAS ABLE TO LOOK FOR MYSELF AND I SEE ONE BOLT HEAD MISSING IN THE VERY ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 28, 2013

ON APPROX. 28 APRIL 2013 AFTER A 200 MILE TRIP I WAS PARKING MY TRUCK WHEN THE BRAKE LINE BROKE. I THEN USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE TRUCK. AT THIS TIME I MADE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO GET US BACK HOME. ONCE THERE I RESPONDED TO LEN STOLER CHEVEROLET IN WESTMINSTER MD. WHERE I PURCHASED... Read more

Incident date: Feb 21, 2015

I WAS BACKING UP THE TRUCK WHEN A CAR CAME UP BEHIND ME AND HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES HARD. THE PEDDLE WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKES AT ALL. HAD TO STEER THE TRUCK INTO A SNOW BANK TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE CAB OF THE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY SMELLED LIKE BRAKE FLUID. TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE SHOP AND ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 26, 2015

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL SHOOK WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SENSOR WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,00... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2014

MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON AND IT IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. IS THERE ANOTHER LIST FOR RECALLS. I HAVE NEVER HAD A ACCIDENT OR MY AIR BAG HAS NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED. CAN YOU TELL ME IF THIS WILL BE FIX THOUGH THE RECALL. I'M CONCERNED WITH DRIVING IT WITHOUT NO AIR BAGS. *TR

Incident date: Jan 1, 2015

2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT ISSUES WITH RUSTING BRAKE LINES ON GM PICKUP TRUCKS.*TA AN INSPECTION REVEALED, THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED ON THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. JB

Incident date: Nov 14, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND LEAKING. THE FUEL LINES WERE ALSO RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WA... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2014

Incident date: Oct 18, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND TRAVELED ABNORMALLY TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND CONTAINED LEAKS. ALSO, THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2014

Incident date: Nov 25, 2014

VEHICLE LOST BRAKES DUE TO CORRODED STEEL BRAKE LINES. *TR

Incident date: Nov 10, 2014

AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 AM, NOVEMBER 10TH, MY HUSBAND HAD JUST GOTTEN BACK FROM THE STORE, AND HAD TURNED THE TRUCK OFF. THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE IGNITION AT THE TIME. HE WAS SITTING IN THE TRUCK FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. HE OPENED THE HOOD, NOTICED FLAM... Read more

Fire

Incident date: May 8, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RIGHT AND LEFT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2012

MY TRUCK AT SPEEDS AROUND 35MPH WHILE LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR IT WOULD JUMP OUT OF GEAR. SO THEN, IN 2012, I HAD THE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR REPLACED AND IT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THEN JUST YESTERDAY (OCT. 31, 2014) I HAD CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 70MPH AND WHEN IT WOULD COAST OR TRY TO SLOW ITSELF... Read more

Incident date: Oct 31, 2014

AS I WAS PROCEDIN TOWARDS A YIELD SIGN, MY BRAKES SEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN OUT. THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP BUT SLOWLY AND NEARLY CAUSED ME TO GET SIDESWIPED BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. UPON RETURNING HOME I SAW A MASSIVE POL OF BRAKE FLUID UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. HAVING ANOTHER PERSON HIT THE BRAKES I SAW THAT ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 2014

FIRST THE RADIO DOES TURN OFF SOMETIME WHEN OPENING THE DOOR . THEN I HAVE TO REPLACE THE HEATER FAN RESISTER EVERY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS BECAUSE IT BURNS OUT WHILE I DRIVE I CAN,T USE DEFROSTER OR ANY TEMP. OPTIONC. *TR

Incident date: Oct 26, 2014

BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH. GM KNOWS THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS, BUT WON'T RECALL. *TR

Incident date: Sep 14, 2013

I WAS COMING HOME FROM MY DAUGHTERS SOCCER GAME WITH HER AND MY EX-WIFE AS PASSENGERS.WE WERE APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES FROM HOME TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND PEDDLE WENT SLOWLY TO THE FLOOR. I MANAGED TO GET SLOWED DOWN AND BY QUICKLY PUMPING MY BRAKES I COULD GET ENOUGH PR... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2014

DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT APPROX. 35 MPH AND HAD TO MAKE A ABRUPT STOP. AFTER MAKING THE ABRUPT STOP, I PROCEEDED DOWN THE ROAD. THE NEXT TIME I PUSHED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL FELT SOFT. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CHECKING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM THE ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 12, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE LINE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 12, 2014

Incident date: Sep 10, 2014

BACKING UP SMALL GRADE, APPLIED BRAKES AND THE PEDAL FELT SOFT, PUMPED BRAKE SECOND TIME AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE EXTENT OF ITS TRAVEL. DRIFTED TO LEVEL AREA CHECKED BRAKE FLUID WHICH WAS NEAR EMPTY. THE BRAKE LINE UNDER DRIVER SIDE FLOOR AREA ALONG FRAME RAIL HAD BURST. THE LINES ARE RU... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

254 manufacturer communications from 211 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	18
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	14
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	13
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	12
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL	11
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	9
190000 TIRES	8

022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that if OnStar is unable to configure the vehicle after the OnStar 15-08-44-001 upgrade and Onstar receives a 118 error code when attempting to configure the vehicle. Dealers

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic

150000 SEAT BELTS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P21

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow?.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow?.

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only).

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The intent of this technical 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.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S. only) for service operations.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar? module after Canadian cellular upgrade.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of GM Dealer Empowerment Program and Goodwill Cases.

200000 WHEELS

This 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 fo

190000 TIRES

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the cu

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause a

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINES, WITH EGR SYSTEM, HAS LEAKAGE FROM EGR COOLER ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MODEL 2002-15 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2004-09 KODIAK C4500-C5500, TOPKICK C4500-C5500, 2006-15 EXPRESS, SAVANA. *PE

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

034200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

CHEVROLET/GMC/CADILLAC: ANYTIME HYDRAULIC BRAKE PIPES ASSEMBLY NEED REPLACING, PRE-FORMED AND PRE-FLARED BRAKE PIPES ARE AVAILABLE, EXCEPT REAR AXLE CROSSOVER PIPE. MODEL 1999-2007 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2000-2006 ESCALADE MODELS, AVALANCHE,

034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that parallel hybrid truck parts are on parts restriction. Dealer will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

GENERAL MOTORS: AN OPTIONAL ENGINE BLOCK HEATER PLUG IN FOR ONBOARD AC POWER AND WITH CONTINUOUS USAGE WILL RESULT IN SHORTING OF WIRES, OVER HEATING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND COMPARTMENT ENGINE FIRES. MODEL 2003-15 EXPRESS CUT AWAY

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that are unable to override the automatic door locking feature. Technician will update the Body Control Module on 2006 to 2007 model years. On

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or l

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.

190000 TIRES

This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

GM: THE FRONT OR REAR DOOR MAY NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH ANY METHOD. THE PROBABLY CAUSE AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A HANDLE COMPONENT. *RM UPDATED ON 7/26/2013. ALL 2014 AND PRIOR GM PASS

100001 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2004-2007 Parallel Hybrid Truck parts will be placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motor

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not move in forward or reverse. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0877 or P2723 set. Technician will need to inspect the v

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

ENGINE SURGE OR STALL AT STOP AND/OR DTC P0742 POSSIBLE TCC APPLIED. EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON LCT1000 TRANSMISSION RPO M74 OR MW7. *NJ UPDATED 4/22/13. *PE

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a planetary gear whine noise in first and second gear. Technician should compare the noise to a like vehicle. Technician will nee

190000 TIRES

200000 WHEELS

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers may inquire about the availability of the passenger compartment air filter. Dealer should advise the customer starting in 2003 the passenger c

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

021700 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have grease leaking from front hub bearings. Technician should not replace the bearing for grease purge. Technician should be advised to n

204000 WHEELS:HUB

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

GM: ON SOME TRUCK MODELS THERE IS SOME FRAME CORROSION. *RM UPDATED ON 5/2/2012. *KB

150000 SEAT BELTS

GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

GENERAL MOTORS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE HVAC BLOWER MAY NOT WORK AT CERTAIN FUNCTIONS OR MAY BECOME INOPERABLE. THERE COULD BE A BURNING SMELL OR SMOKE. *RM UPDATED 4/6/12. *PE

151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER: SOME SUVS AND TRUCKS ARE EXHIBITING A CONDITION WHERE BY GRINDING/RATCHETING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING INTO PARK WHILE IN 4WD LOW (4LO) RANGE. *PE

151200 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE

151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SAAB: OIL CONSUMPTION AND/OR EXHAUST SMOKE-POSSIBLE PCV BAFFLE OR LIFTER CONCERN. UPON INSPECTION, OBVIOUS OIL WILL BE FOUND IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND/OR PCV VACUUM TUBE. *PE UPDATED 3/21/

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET SILVERADO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE

DURING THE PE, ODIDISCOVERED THAT ONE OR BOTH OF THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES CAN BREAK DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF METAL FATIGUE AT THE POINT WHERE THE CABLE FLEXES WHEN THE LIFT GATE IS OPENED AND CLOSED. CONCURRENTLY, THE STRENGTH OF THE CABLE DEGRADES OVER TIME DUE TO CORROSION OF THE WIRE STRANDS IN T... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1999

STEERING GEAR/GRAME ATTACHING BOLTS

THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON THE THREE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME ATTACHMENT BOLTS.THESE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN CAUSING UNRESPONSIVE STEERING AND EVENTUALLY THE BOLTS MAY BACK OUT OR FRACTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

CHEVROLET SILVERADO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SILVERADO across all model years (1999, 2016).

156 Total Recalls

10,964 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

865 Reported Crashes

164 Reported Fires

33 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET SILVERADO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2017	0	156	View
2016	2	8	View
2015	7	111	View
2014	14	195	View
2013	3	87	View
2012	2	91	View
2011	2	99	View
2010	1	91	View
2009	0	103	View
2008	2	221	View
2007	4	253	View
2006 (current)	10	223
2005	14	361	View
2004	15	723	View
2003	13	852	View
2002	15	853	View
2001	15	1,048	View
2000	20	1,614	View
1999	17	2,104	View
1998	0	335	View
1997	0	365	View
1996	0	230	View
1995	0	331	View
1994	0	235	View
1993	0	77	View
1992	0	51	View
1991	0	18	View
1990	0	37	View
1989	0	24	View
1988	0	18	View
1987	0	2	View
1985	0	3	View
1984	0	5	View
1982	0	2	View
1980	0	2	View

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View
EXPRESS	151	838	View

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