chevrolet silverado 1500 Problems

chevrolet silverado 1500 2006 Complaints

TIRES

we were driving down the interstate at 75 mph and had a rear tire blowout for no apparent reason other than a possible tire defect. we did not hit anything. we quickly slowed and got off the road. the tire side wall blew out. the tires are new and had less than 3000 miles on them. *jb

Reported in: DOVER FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES:SIDEWALL

driving at low speed in downtown macon, right front tire blew out. sidewall had 0.5 inch slit and obviously was beginning to "separate" (i could see what looked like a thread). tires were just balanced/rotated week of april 10, 2006. tread looks ok. could see "deterioration" around entire tire sidewall above lettering and below tread. inspected the inner side of the tire wall and noticed same deterioration in same area (rubber was cracked in defined area completely around the tire). *nm

Reported in: SPARTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13T961

EQUIPMENT

2006 chevrolet silverado 1500 extended 0.5 ton: spear-tire lowering device. the plastic tube from bumper to square lowering nipple does not align. when inserting rode into tube you cannot connect with nipple. after 25 min. if fishing around for connection one person must crawl under the vehicle, look through small hole in rim of the spare-tire and with the third link of crank rode push the tube up and have the other person make the crank to nipple connection. the tube was not broken just too flexible and was out of alignment by at least 2 inches. one person far from any help like we were would be in trouble. also, there needs to be a flat metal contact pad on the rear axle that the jack top can rest on. the jack top is almost flat and seeing it resting on a round axle is unsettling. the jack need to also extend at least 1 inch more then it does because at full height the tire barely went on. we could have repositioned the jack further down the axle to get more height. *nm

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

i have a brand new 2006 chevy silverado pickup and it came with p265/70r/17 goodyear wrangler st tires. at 2700 miles the right rear tire went flat while traveling on a paved road and at 5500 miles the left front tire went flat while traveling on a graveled road. both tires had cuts in the center of the tires and were very similar. i complained to goodyear and they won't do anything about this unsafe tire. *nm

Reported in: BRUCETON MILLS WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

dt*: the contact stated while attempting a u-turn at 40mph, there was a loss of control, the vehicle struck a tree and the airbags did not deploy. the contact was wearing a seatbelt however, minor injuries were sustained. the vehicle sustained extensive damage to the front end. although there was a crash, the police were not contacted. the vehicle was towed to an independent body repair shop, but the airbags were not inspected.

Reported in: CENTER POINT TX || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GCEC19V167

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

my 1500hd super crew cab has had a harmonic rumble since the second week of ownership. it varies some with speed and load but can be felt through the floor into your feet and be heard easily at all times. it gets progressively louder until it is serviced. the dealer has worked on the problem 4 times in 5 months and it still has the problem. it will go back for a 5th visit this week. *nm

Reported in: BRADFORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T361

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: BRADFORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T361

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

our new 2006 chevrolet ck1500 4x4 extended cab pick up truck has a cruise control defect that chevrolet dismisses as normal. when you are driving using the cruise control and start up a hill the truck slows down at least 10 miles an hour then suddenly without warning the cruise control system jolts the truck forward trying to compensate for the loss of speed. this is startling to say the least. it has happened to us going up hills and around hilly curves. if i did not keep both hands on the wheel i very well could have lost control and crashed. i have met one other person who owns a chevrolet suv and he told me he has the same problem. he simply stated that he "just doesn't use the cruise control". i think chevrolet is fudging the truth to tell me it is normal and has to do with gear ratios when i have had numerous vehicles which do not commit this activity. the dealer has been very helpful concerning this matter and i do not hold him to fault. i do believe that corporate gm has a stake in covering up a problem of this nature that could have devastating potential. some one will lose control of a vehicle somewhere due to this occurrence and someone will lose their life. *jb

Reported in: THOMASVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19ZX6Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

dt*: the contact stated the vehicle that was purchased on 06/16/06 was equipped with poor quality brakes in the rear. the vehicle was also equipped with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear. the contact expressed that the same model from years 2000-2004 was equipped with standard disc brakes in the front and rear, which provide better braking power than drum brakes. the contact suggested that the vehicle should have been equipped with the standard 4 wheel disc brakes since the vehicle is a newer model.

Reported in: BRADLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19T26Z

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

dt: the contact stated, the directions for changing a tire indicated there was a pad on the axle, for the positioning of the tire jack. there was not a pad on the axle as indicated, leaving no safe location to position the tire jack. *ak updated 09/13/06. *jb

Reported in: HICKSVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13T061

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS

Reported in: HICKSVILLE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13T061

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

the 2006 silverado only provides two options for auto door locks (1. in gear 2. at speed). prior to 2005 there was a third option for "no auto door lock or disable". besides being a huge inconvenience to many owners it is potentially a safety issue if you need to exit the truck in an emergency and the vehicle has locked all of the doors for you. let the owner decide which program to use based on their own needs and preferences. *nm

Reported in: LEVELLAND TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13Z661

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

dt*: the contact stated that while turning the key to the accessory position, the vehicle was able to be taken out of park without applying the foot brake. the manufacturer was consulted, who determined the vehicle was purposely designed in that manner. the contact expressed that while the ignition was in accessory position a child was able to take the vehicle out of park without applying the foot brake. as a consequence, the vehicle rolled down the driveway and across the street.

Reported in: NEW PALESTINE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC19Z961

TIRES

i bought a 06 chevy silverado pickup in june 06. the truck has 1800 miles on it and it has a bad vibration at any speed over 30 mph. i have brought the truck back to the dealer 4 times and each time they rebalance the tires. the last time i was there they let 5 lbs of air out of each tire. they are now telling me that it is "the nature of the beast" and the tires have to get broke it before the vibration will stop. the truck has general ameritrac p245/70/r17 tires on it. i took the truck to a local tire dealer and was told that the tires are out of round and loping causing the vibration in the truck. the dealer keeps giving me the saying they are waiting for the chevrolet factory rep to come there. i an afraid to drive the truck with this vibration as i am unable to walk and use a wheelchair and i don't want to be broke down someplace with this truck. what can i do to get this problem resolved? *nm

Reported in: FAIRMONT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19T96Z

OTHER

i bought a 2006 silverado ext cab lt3 at the end of february 2006. in march headliner came down. replaced two weeks later. six weeks later headliner came down again the second time. replaced headliner one week later. two days after replacing headliner, it came down the third time. i contacted area rep to have him research the headliner issue (which i already went to two other dealerships and they are selling these trucks with the defected headliners and knowingly selling them). i waited a full month then went for another replacement which took two weeks to come in. one week later headliner coming down again the 4th time. area rep said he put in a tsb to show it is a defect that the headliners are cut too short. i checked on nhtsa and no tsb's are listed about a silverado headliner. people haven't noticed this because it isn't obvious. you have to look at the top of your open doors where the headliner meets the rubber gasket and you will see the cut of the fabric of the headline and the molded headliner piece with it. i've called area rep and it's been 3 days and no return call. i was told it has nothing to do with the factory sunroof either. if the factory knows the headliner's are defective why do they keep sending the ones that are defective instead of waiting till the right ones come out? *jb

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19T16Z

STRUCTURE

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19T16Z

TIRES

dt*: the contact stated the vehicle shimmied in the front and rear at 40-60 mph. the contact was unable to see out of the rear view and passenger side mirrors due to the severe vibration. the dealership informed the contact there was a problem with the frame on the 1999-2006 model years of these vehicles and they were unable to correct the problem. *ak the right side door was hard to shut. updated 09/13/06. *jb

Reported in: ANDERSON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19ZX6Z

SUSPENSION

Reported in: ANDERSON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19ZX6Z

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Reported in: ANDERSON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19ZX6Z

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

Reported in: ANDERSON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19ZX6Z

STEERING:COLUMN

when i turn the steering wheel normally from left to right i hear a clicking noise as i turn. the service manager at the dealership stated that there is a ring in the steering column that works with the airbag. he stated that it cannot be fix and that is the way it is. when i told him that other sliverado's that i drove did not make the noise he said that some are louder than others but there's nothing he can do the fix it. could the ring be defective? if so will it affect the airbag? *jb

Reported in: PALMYRA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

i have a new 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500, regular cab, long bed. it has a pretty bad vibration at various speeds, but it is mostly at higher speeds, say 50 and up. the dealer has balanced the tires three times and condition remains. i told them something is out of balance. they told me the truck has a known condition called "beam shake." i have had two other similar trucks and they did not have this problem. i feel a vibration at high speed is unsafe and can lead to a dangerous situation either directly, or indirectly, by way of a failure of a part, or loss of control of the vehicle. *jb

Reported in: MARRERO LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14V56G

POWER TRAIN

the manual transmission on my 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500 has a problem. when the clutch is pressed you can not shift, or it is very difficult to shift gears. and the dealers service department says chevrolet designed all standard transmission vehicles to work this way. they say there is not anything to fix. i believe that since the transmission is hard to shift the transmission could wear out too fast, or and this is my big fear, the transmission could fail while the truck is being driven and a accident could happen, or the truck could break down in an unsafe place or time. i have had the truck in the service department at the dealer many, many times. the service advisor agrees that the truck doesn't shift like any standard transmission he has driven either. yet, the official word is that this is normal, and there is nothing to fix. he says all the manual transmission silverado trucks shift this way. how dangerous!!! if someone is driving and needs to shift, yet the engine will not shift, there could be a wreck, the trucks transmission could fail, and leave a person stranded in a very dangerous part of town. i have the extended warranty, however, what comfort is that, if the trick has been designed for failure. this problem shortens the life of the truck. *nm

Reported in: RICHARDSON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14X96G

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal asphalt roads, pieces of the tire tread separated from all four tires. this occurred several times over the course of 5 months. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined the cause of the problem was normal wear and tear. updated 11/21/2006 - *nm

Reported in: BRISTOL VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19X96Z

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal road conditions, poor traction was observed with the tires. upon inspection, tread pieces were missing on all four tires. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced all tires with the same brand name of tires. the dealership mentioned that the defective tires would be resold. the contact was concern because this brand and tire may not be reliable. updated 11/21/06. *jb

Reported in: BRISTOL VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19X96Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

dt*: the contact stated when having to avoid an obstacle above 40 mph, steering and braking must occur to avoid rollover. the dealership was unable to determine a problem.

Reported in: PORT CHARLOTTE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19T26Z

STEERING

dt*: the contact stated when having to avoid an obstacle above 40 mph, steering and braking must occur to avoid rollover. the dealership was unable to determine a problem.

Reported in: PORT CHARLOTTE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19T26Z

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

dt*: the contact stated the vehicle automatically placed itself into 4 wheel drive. the service dealer changed a switch and electrical wiring but the problem was not corrected.*ak updated 11/30/06. *jb

Reported in: LEAVENWORTH WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19Z66Z

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i purchased a brand new 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500 in may, 2006. i had no trouble with the vehicle.. until october 27. i had 3800 miles on the truck. i had filled my gas tank just out of san francisco and drove approximately 60 miles just out side of calistoga, california northbound on hwy 29. a winding, uphill mountainous road, single lane traffic except for a few passing lanes and turn-outs. i was driving up an incline. i noticed smoke wisping behind the cab. almost immediately, the truck died... red indicators on. fortunately, it died right at a wide passing lane location, and i veered to the right, blocking one of two northbound lanes. i got out of the truck and saw serious smoke and some flame coming from under the bed of the truck, up between the cab and the front of the bed. a vehicle behind me, evidently saw it already and pulled over to assist. another vehicle, driving southbound pulled over, had an extinguisher which i shot underneath the bed, but it did not help. at that point, i was concerned that the vehicle would blow up . there was an extreme fire danger in the area and there was a strong possibility that this could also turn into a forest fire. there was no stopping the fire . the truck was engulfed in flames. the calistoga fire department was enroute. the fire department arrived and doused the truck fire and a brush fire. california highway patrol showed up. secured the area for the fire department to neutralize any residual fires and the arrival of the tow truck. the truck was totally burned. a full blown raging truck fire, on a single lane highway in extremely dry conditions, in the middle of an area with blind turns in both directions. absolutely amazing. *jb

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14V66G

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS

rear brake cylinder failed, resulting in total brake failure. per dealership this was caused by worn brakes. vehicle only has 25k miles. *jb

Reported in: SUWANEE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19B76Z

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

dt*: the contact stated while reversing at 2 mph, the rear bumper struck a tree and collapsed without warning. moderate vehicle damage was sustained. the police were not alerted. the dealer and manufacturer were notified.

Reported in: DUBLIN GA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

STEERING

the intermediate shaft on the steering wheel column is loose. the dealer and manufacturer have told me that they are aware of this problem, but there is no fix for it. the front end on the vehicle will feel loose and bounce while driving over uneven pavement and bumps and more so while driving on freeways. the vehicle feels unsafe. all the do is put more lube in the shaft and tell me i have to deal with it. i am having an arbitration hearing. hopefully something good will come out of it. *jb

Reported in: SANTA FE SPRINGS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13T761

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl*- the contact stated the vehicle was idling low. the vehicle has been taken to a repair shop to be adjusted once. since the adjustment the gas mileage has gotten worst. he said the vehicle is running at about 1000 rpm to warm up.

Reported in: MENA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEK14Z56G

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* - the contact called regarding a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated when he stepped on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle he heard a rattling & popping noise. the failure mileage was 10,000, the current mileage was 13,000. the contact took the vehicle to the for repairs, and the dealer lubricated something on the vehicle. the contact has a repair order. *ak

Reported in: HAZEN AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC14V86Z

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

windshield developed a crack 3 feet long when i shut the door after refilling the gas tank. the defroster was running prior to stopping at the service station. there no prior damage to the windshield, and i saw the crack appear after i got in my truck and shut the door. *nm

Reported in: GONZALES LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19V66Z

STEERING

front end out of alignment constantly, tires wear out, dealership has replaced or refinished rotors three or more times and this problem continues, the engine while lightly accelerating make a noise, dealer said he could not hear this noise. i am trying to lemon law this vehicle because the front end is a weak manufacturer front end and not designed properly. *jb

Reported in: W.P.B. FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19X76Z

WHEELS

Reported in: W.P.B. FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19X76Z

TIRES

Reported in: W.P.B. FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19X76Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Reported in: W.P.B. FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19X76Z

SUSPENSION

Reported in: W.P.B. FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19X76Z

SUSPENSION:FRONT

this vehicle is 9 months old. from purchase of the new vehicle there was a rattling noise under the dash - dealership replaced flex pipes. the noise has come back about 6 months later. from purchase of the new vehicle the left driver side mirror shakes, am unable to see out of it. under the driver side seat, the truck shakes. dealership refuses to admit these problems exist. the valves are clattering in the engine compartment while driving, not just with accelerating. rotors act as though they are warped. upon resetting the oil change indicator light, the battery failed. the dealership has refused to look into this. *jb

Reported in: PLANT CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19X16Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Reported in: PLANT CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19X16Z

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Reported in: PLANT CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19X16Z

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

steering column felt loose - dealership greased it - it appears this will be an every 10,000 miles expense. dealership refuses to admit the beam shake exists that i have just looked up and says they do not know anything about it. this causes the mirrors to be unusable. power steering pump is making noises while turning the wheel all the way to one direction. lifters are clattering all the time while driving the vehicle. there is a clunking noise while making a right turn. *jb

Reported in: PLANT CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19X16Z

SUSPENSION

i purchased a brand new 2006 chevy silverado 1500 in may 2006. i have had 9 tires replaced due to being out of round (general tires p245/70r17) the vibration is so bad . i have also had the rotors shimmied at 16,000 miles. i was just told today 4-17-07 that my truck has a frame beaming problem and no one knows what can be done to fix it. i feel that this is a safety issue and that there is a defect in my truck. am i to keep replacing tires for as long as i own the truck? *jb

Reported in: STATESBORO GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

tl*- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado with a current mileage of 33,500 miles. the contact stated that the vehicle was on its third set of wheel bearings. each time the contact experienced a problem with the wheel bearings the wheels would make a grinding noise, and the steering would become very shaky. during the last occurrence, the abs light turned on, and the vehicle�s brakes failed. each of the three failures occurred while driving 55 mph. the weather was not a factor. the contact had the vehicle towed to dealer where they replaced the bearing and fixed the brakes, but could not give a reason for the wheel bearing failure.

Reported in: WALLINS KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEK14X36G

SUSPENSION

vehicle is a 2006 chevrolet silverado extended cab pickup. it has beam shake (gm term) as outlined in gm pit#3009c (06/28/06). excessive shaking under certain conditions makes the vehicle not drivable and has caused extensive damage to shocks and shearing (replaced be gm). gm currently has no fix for this problem and has refused to repurchase the vehicle at a fair price. i will not drive the vehicle in that i believe it is unsafe. it currently is sitting at the dealers lot.

Reported in: SAUSALITO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC19V161

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. at 4,000 miles the indicator light for the four wheel drive illuminated and stayed on for 2 to 3 days until it was repaired. at 11,000 miles the vehicle over heated, and the water pump had to be replaced. under 20,000 miles the front brakes failed, and it was hard to stop the vehicle at a normal distance. on 04/30/2007 while driving 75 mph, the abs indicator light came on, an hour later the right front end of the truck shook and the engine shut off. the vehicle currently has 52,000 miles , and began failing at 4,000 miles. *ak

Reported in: BELLECHASSE LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: BELLECHASSE LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle fails to start properly and rolls uncontrollably. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the current mileage is 1,800 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Reported in: HUNTSVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19T76Z

STEERING:LINKAGES

my 2006 silverado and 2002 gmc yukon are both making a clunking sound when turning the steering wheel either left or right and also when hitting a bump. is there anyone else complaining of this problem and what can be done about it.

Reported in: POLLOCK LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION:FRONT

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the front tires are rubbing against the suspension, causing uneven tread wear. the dealer stated that the failure was normal. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the vehicle is currently at the dealer. the failure has been ongoing since the vehicle was purchased. however, the chevrolet mechanics are just acknowledging the defect. the vehicle is still under warranty. the current mileage is 20,900 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Reported in: INNIS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13Z461

TIRES

Reported in: INNIS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13Z461

TIRES

haven't had an accident yet.

Reported in: LONOKE AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19T46Z

SEATS

front seats are junk. you can feel the springs in the backs popping. seats would make a popping sound when you shift your weight they were not right when i bought this truck in dec '06. took back to dealership at least 3 times to be fixed. they said gmac will not cover this but they would replace the part under the seat. went through this 3 times with the dealership saying the last time they "replaced " the upright part of the seat. the seats still makes the popping noise and sounds like a broken spring(s).

Reported in: LANGLEY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19V66Z

SUSPENSION

my 2006 chevrolet silverado has a defect where the tires rub against the suspension of the vehicle whenever a turn is made. this could cause a tire to blow out causing me to lose control of the vehicle. chevrolet says they can not repair my truck.

Reported in: INNIS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13Z461

TIRES

Reported in: INNIS LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13Z461

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

i'm fire investigator reporting this incident. unexplained fire from underneath truck near gas tank area. vehicle had been idled 1/2 hour and driven at highway speeds before and after the idling period until fire discovered by driver. truck had 15kmiles, regular servicing, no mechanical problems until fire.

Reported in: MILLS WY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK19B861

TIRES

general tires with 420 tread wear blowing out at less than 20,000 miles, tires seem to be very thin. on 2006 chevy pickup, not abused general ameritrac 245/70/17. *jb

Reported in: ZIONVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2006 chevrolet silverado hybrid, upon coming to a stop light in the mountains of north carolina the hybrid vehicle shuts the motor off until until you remove your foot from the brake pedal. when you remove your foot from the brake pedal before you can place your foot on the accelerator the truck rolls backwards at a high rate of speed depending on the incline. chevrolet customer service has said there is no fix for this flaw as of yet and expects us to continue driving the truck as is. i feel this is very unsafe and this vehicle design should never have been sold in the mountains. thank you.

Reported in: BURNSVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19T86Z

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving between 35-40 mph, the front air bags failed to deploy during a front end crash. general motors has not been notified. the contact sustained bruising and a sprained ankle. her daughter sustained a severely bruised hip and her son is experiencing severe muscle aches. the police was called to the scene and a report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 43,000.

Reported in: DERIDDER LA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2GCEC13VX61

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. over the last six weeks, the vehicle has been in the shop five times regarding the air bag system. the dealer has been unable to correct the failure or determine if the air bags are operable. the contact notified general motors, but they have yet to respond. they did, however, state that the service from the dealer was satisfactory. the air bag sensor continues to illuminate. the failure mileage was 24,000 and current mileage was 26,204.

Reported in: BAKERSFIELD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19T06Z

POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

third front wheel hub bearing in 60,000 miles. dealer says this is normal wear and tear. most mechanics tell me this is very excessive and most hardly ever replace a wheel bearing. i feel this can be a safety issue as a bearing could fail and a wheel come off at a high rate of speed causing death or serious injury.

Reported in: SPRING CITY PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13TX61

WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving 20 mph, the front driver and passenger side wheel hubs make a loud grinding noise. there is a potential of the wheel separating from the vehicle and causing a crash. the failure occurred intermittently initially, but is now constant. the hub itself is loose on both sides of the vehicle. the dealer stated that they have not experienced any failures with the bearings. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 45,600 and failure mileage was 39,500.

Reported in: CHANCELLOR AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK19BX61

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

air conditioning fan control melted, while i was driving there was a strong electrical fire odor. i turned off my fan and when i returned home i found that the fan resistor gm part# 89019088 and the connector gm part# 15862656 had melted. bare wires were visible and the pins in the connector were touching. initially before this occurrence the fan had stopped working at the highest speed then the next lowest speed and finally started to burn up. this is definitely a safety issue for someone who may not be familiar with the odor of burning of an electrical nature. i did replace the resistor at a cost of $55.00 and now need to get the connector which is at a ridiculous cost of $95.00. i did some research and found that numerous people had the same issue. i would think gm knows about this since they are probably selling quite a few of these items. one of the parts counter person's i spoke with knew about this issue.

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19X36Z

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

Reported in: RIVERSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19X36Z

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

my truck seems to want to go in reverse when starting, in morning after setting over night. it occurs often. the gm dealership where i have taken the pickup truck to (several times) told me it is" normal" even gave me a copy of a document, document# 1884620. doc. states no repair should be attempted.

Reported in: SWARTZ CREEK MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13Z261

AIR BAGS

1. involved in two vehicle motor vehicle collision. my vehicle was t-boned on the passenger side, causing the bumper to be pushed in at least 3-6 inches. 2. i personally believe the impact of the collision, while both vehicles of speeds of less than 20 miles per hour, should have caused my airbags to deploy. airbags did not deploy. 3. unknown.

Reported in: BETHESDA MD || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GCEK19B36Z

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact accidentally realized that when the vehicle is in the off position, he is able to shift into drive and/or reverse. the dealer stated informed him that he would have to pay for a diagnostic since his vehicle was no longer under warranty. the failure occurred on april 30, 2008. the failure mileage was 41,190.

Reported in: STONEY POINT NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19T06E

POWER TRAIN

our 2006 chevy silverado was making a slight humming noise. my husband thought he would need to change his brake pad. the hum was more on turns and went braking. then on june the 13, 2006 , while driving, the whole hub/bearing everything broke off the right front tire. we had it towed to the local dealership. after inspecting the truck. they stated the we improperly fail to maintain are vehicle. he stated that he had never seen the whole drum /hub/bearing brake off , except in trucks that were made to go off road alot. we have never towed, went off road or hauled anything with this truck. the miles are highway miles. i asked how do maintain a piece of steel. he stated,"we should of had the bearing check". they had to replace the drum , rotor, hub, bearings hoses, everything. the total cost $1,412.00.

Reported in: LAFOLLETTE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19V66Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: LAFOLLETTE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19V66Z

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

the tranny in my 06 silverado quit shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. my truck had 45,700 miles, just out of the warranty by 9,700. there was no warning signs leading up to the failure. not even a message from the dash computer or a transmission light. dealership said tranny wasn't putting enough pressure in the shift plates and it smoked a couple of them. dealership also said they don't know what causes the problems it just happens. luckily for me dealership called a rep and i only had to pay a $500 dollar deductible because my pickup was so well cared for and there was no reason for this to happen. so if this happens to you make sure you check into them or yourself calling a rep. $500 is cheaper than a rebuild or new tranny.

Reported in: LEROY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19B26Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brake pads have cut into rotor on both left and right front disc. took it back to dealer and took them off and resurfaced the rotor and pads. would not replace! after driving home about 30 miles rotors were already starting to groove again!

Reported in: BUFORD GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13T061

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

chevrolet silverado 1500 truck has a problem with the engine warning light coming on and a reduce power message comes on.* nj the dealer has not been able to rectify the problem. *jb

Reported in: VERNON CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19B56Z

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

rear tail light assembly fell out. after talking with gm and the local dealership they have said that they have vehicles on the lot that this incident is occurring to and several that have been purchased that they are replacing. they will not replace mine because of the mileage on my vehicle. the main concern is that if you are driving down the road and the assembly falls out and you use your turn signal, the person behind you wouldn't see it and could cause a crash possibly a fatal one. i have not heard of any at this time, but i do believe it is something that needs to be looked into by the safety commission. i would hate for gm to be sued for a fault in their product due to a fatal crash or one that involved a serious injury.

Reported in: WINNFIELD LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19V46Z

TIRES

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the vehicle has bridgestone dueler a/t 693 tires, size p265/70r17. the tires were purchased new when the vehicle had 25,000 miles. the tread began to wear in an unusual manner in the center of all four tires. the contact checked the tire pressure on a regular basis, but the center of all four tires continued to wear unnaturally. neither the vehicle manufacturer nor the tire manufacturer were notified. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 04t018000 (tires:tread/belt). the dot number and failure mileage were unknown. the current mileage was 42,000.

Reported in: FORT WAYNE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13TX61

STRUCTURE

on august 13th, 2008 i went to darryl burke chevy to consider buying a new truck and trading my 2006. during the trade in appraisal, the sales manager ask if the vehicle had ever been in an accident? i informed that no it had not. he said the tire, safety, and parts label vin did not match the vin in the windshield. i looked and witnessed the same information. the sales manager said that this would drastically effect the trade in value of my vehicle because it appears that replacement parts have been used. while researching this issue, i found that this must have occurred in the manufacturing process because there are 2 other vehicles which were shipped to other states that have the same problem. they have the labels on them that should be on my vehicle. the national insurance crime bureau has examined the other vehicles and determined that the manufacturer caused this mishap. i need to know if nhtsa can help with this issue because obviously most any dealer is going to recognize the discrepancy and may result in a depreciation in the value of my vehicle. the following vins appear on my vehicle. windshield , safety label , part label match windshield, tire load label . thanks for any help.

Reported in: GARNER NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19ZX6Z

EQUIPMENT

Reported in: GARNER NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19ZX6Z

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact was experiencing a failure with the air conditioning and heating system in her vehicle. neither were working properly and no air would go through the vents. the contact also smelled something burning in her vehicle and immediately took it to the dealer. she was informed that the resister needed to be replaced. while the new resister was being installed, the mechanic also discovered that a connector needed to be replaced because it had melted. both the resister and the connector from the electrical air conditioning unit in her vehicle were replaced. the contact believes that a two year old vehicle should not experience those defects. the current and failure mileages were 50,612. updated 10/07/08. *lj the transmission line had a slight leak. updated 10/08/08. *jb

Reported in: HILLMAN MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK19B761

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: HILLMAN MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK19B761

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the gas line rusted and clogged all of the injectors with rust. the dealer replaced the gas line and cleaned the injectors. the current and failure mileages were 24,147. updated 10/14/08 *bf updated 10/24/08. *jb

Reported in: ONTARIO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEK14T26G

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

purchased 2006 chevrolet silverado 1/2 ton pickup truck new. at 2400 miles, i started experiencing a pulsating in the brakes that created a severe shimmy in the steering wheel when the brakes became warm. the dealer resurfaced the two front rotors. the problem continued. at 6500 miles, the dealer stated the drums were out of round and replaced them. at 13,000 miles, problem still persisted and dealer replaced front rotors. at 21,000 miles, the problem was still occurring and i inquired with a different dealer who test drove the truck and said they have had this problem with other vehicles, including the impala automobile and stated that there is no fix for the problem. in may of 2008, i placed a call directly to gm's customer service and received a return call from a gentleman who stated he was calling from argentina to respond to my complaint. all that accomplished was for him to arrange another appointment with the original dealership for another inspection. at 23,000 miles, the dealership suggested that when i am driving down a steep incline that gm advises i should use a lower gear to help reduce the vehicle speed and not create an overheated condition which they say was causing the vibration. the vibration occurs on level ground as well as coming down a hill and it is becoming increasingly more difficult to control the vehicle when this occurs and may lead to an accident if the brakes fail.

Reported in: BRISTOL VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19B76Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

bought it new, replaced battery in 6 months, have replaced headlights and back lights twice, the truck shimmies while braking, engine light keeps coming on, engine heats up while idling, shall i continue? i have purchased gmc prior to this chevrolet. i do like the product but gmc has incredible customer service for these types of problems. chevrolet will not provide you with a loaner and can never duplicate the problem. i hope the truck lasts until my last payment.

Reported in: ELKVIEW WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: ELKVIEW WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: ELKVIEW WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: ELKVIEW WV || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact leases a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving at various speeds, the abs indicator illuminated and then dimmed. approximately three days later, while driving at highway speeds the contact heard scraping noises coming from the front driver's side tire and the vehicle shimmied. the vehicle was driven to a gas station and was losing braking power. the gas station attendant determined that the wheel bearing failed. no other warning indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel. the current mileage was 36,400 and failure mileage was 36,100. updated 10/27/2008. *lj the dealer found the a faulty left front hub-caliper bracket damaged due to excessive heat. the cv boot was torn due to excessive heat as well. updated 10/27/08. *jb

Reported in: OAKDALE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19Z86Z

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Reported in: OAKDALE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19Z86Z

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

Reported in: OAKDALE MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19Z86Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving 5 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the abs activates on its own and increases the stopping distance. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer a few times, where it currently remains. the dealer stated that the abs sensor has corroded and needs to be replaced. the manufacturer will not replace the sensor for free, even though there is a recall for a different year of the same make and model vehicle. the sensor has not yet been replaced, but the contact believes that his vehicle should be included in the recall. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 51,000.

Reported in: ELLEN PARK MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19Z16Z

VISIBILITY

at first #5 on heater quit working. some times it worked other times it would not. i noticed a glow under the dash and smelled burnt plastic. i checked things out the connector had melted and glowed when the heater was on. it threw sparks when i switched to the 5 position. the blower still worked even though it was about to catch fire, why doesn't it blow a fuse? this is not safe. lucky i keep my truck clean and don't have carpet, it would have probably caught fire.

Reported in: WABASH IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19T46Z

SUSPENSION

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving 40 mph, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle and it stalled. she took the vehicle to the dealer several times and they replaced the front suspension stabilizer shaft bracket. she took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that the rotors failed. the rotors are not covered under warranty; therefore, the dealer wants to charge $400 for the repair. the manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was not under warranty and will not assist with the repair. the current and failure mileages were 56,000. updated 03-06-09 *bf updated 03/12/09. *jb

Reported in: DAWSONVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19T46Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: DAWSONVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19T46Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my heater was going on and off and now it just doesn't work. my brake lights don't work all the time and my dash board lights work about 75 percent of the time. i have not went and had any repairs done yet because this is something that chevy should have to pay for not me and i will not pay for it and now its documented that i have a complaint and my lawyer will know this is documented so if something happens you will be sued. thanks for your time.

Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

WHEELS

drivers side front wheel bearing failure at 37000 miles. the bearings are sealed and cannot be lubed. the bearing is part of a wheel hub assembly making the cost of replacement ten times what it would normally be. since the bearings cannot be lubed, then failure is assured at some point. i have a 1950 chevy with the original wheel bearings still in use. some of you bright guys in engineering need to quit re-inventing the wheel (bearing).

Reported in: MURFREESBORO TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

WHEELS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the front driver's side hub bearings were grinding together so badly that he could not drive his vehicle. the mechanic stated that the wheel would detach from the vehicle if no repairs were made. the mechanic also demonstrated how the wheel was wobbling when he put the vehicle on the lift. the vehicle was taken to the dealer once before when it was making a loud noise and they changed the tires; however, the failure still persists. the dealer will not repair the vehicle and advised the contact to purchase an extended warranty. he refused since the vehicle had low mileage. the failure mileage was 39,586.

Reported in: NOKOMIS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T661

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. when the cruise control is activated, the vehicle accelerates to a high speed. in addition, the rpm's increase and the contact loses control of the vehicle. the failure has been occurring since the vehicle was purchased in april of 2008. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that there was no failure with the vehicle speed control. the failure mileage was 52,000.

Reported in: GRANDBAY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC14XX6Z

WHEELS

sudden wheel bearing breakup on 2006 chevy silverado pickup 4w on drivers side front wheel in may 2008. same occurrence on passenger front wheel in april 2009. this pickup had less than 19,000 miles and was highway driven. had to have immediate repair both times (replacement) and paid $377 second time as did not go to gm dealer for repair. traveling in arizona and went to nearest garage for repair. have old part which was manufactured by federal mogul corporation. no consequence as we stopped driving as soon as we heard the noise of the breakup to avoid losing a tire.

Reported in: LEWISTON ID || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK19B161

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2006 chevrolet silverado 1500, blower motor resistor connector overheated and melted the wiring harness and connector. fire could have resulted. have read online how fires have actually occurred. need recall immediately.

Reported in: GONZALES LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19V66Z

SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving between 25-30 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to shimmy and a clunking noise was heard. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they lubricated the intermediate shaft. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on eleven separate occasions for identical failures. the intermediate shaft, idler arm, body mount, and lower shaft bearings were all replaced. recently, the steering shaft lower bearing, steering arm kit, lower re-seal differential, lower arm, and idler arm pitman arm were all replaced. in addition, the front passenger side hub was failing. the dealer was unable to remedy the failures. the vin was unable to be entered into the system. the failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 46,000.

Reported in: ARDMORE OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Reported in: ARDMORE OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2006 chevrolet 1500 dual air conditioner control blows heat on driver's side while blowing cold on passenger's side (even though the ac is set for both sides). wiring harness has a short on the blower, which produces a burning smell.

Reported in: ASHDOWN AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14X46G

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Reported in: ASHDOWN AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14X46G

SUSPENSION

january 2009- excessive noise from right front of vehicle. brought to dealer immediately for repair. left front axle(4wd)hub/bearing assembly failed at approx 50,000 on a 2006 chevrolet silverado. dealer repaired at cost to me of just under $400. july 2009, similar front end noise(louder) brought to dealer and determined right front bearing/hub assembly was loose and afloat as well and needed immediate repair at a cost of $362 to me. seems to be early failure and was definitely a safety issue if bearing came apart.

Reported in: KITTERY ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13V461

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. the noise grew louder when the brake pedal was depressed. the driver pulled over to the side of the road and called roadside assistance. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the failure was due to the driver's side wheel bearing, which was replaced. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on a separate occasion for the identical failure. however, the passenger side baron was replaced. the vin and failure mileage were unknown. the current mileage was 27,700.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

automantic climate control blows hot air on the drivers side when air conditioner is operating on the passenger side. will reset when engine is turned off and then back on.

Reported in: MURFREESBORO TN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

normal vehicle operation - passenger side exhaust flange don't/gasket- do to a flaw in the design, the flange is not allowed to be tightened enough to maintain gasket seal thus allowing carbon monoxide/exhaust into the vehicle.

Reported in: BELFIELD ND || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19V16E

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

i have been experiencing unintended abs activation at low speeds (below 7 mph). this may result in a low speed collision causing property damage and bodily injury due to the vehicle not stopping in the manor in which it is designed.

Reported in: BETHEL CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19Z46Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i manage a fleet of vehicles for an electrical contractor. so far three 2006 chevy trucks have had the fan control module, located under the dashboard in the passenger compartment, fail. upon tracing the problem it was discovered that in each case the module had caught on fire, and even burned some of the wire in the wire harness. nothing has been done so far to repair these trucks. the damaged parts are available.

Reported in: COSTA MESA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

unwanted abs activation on 2006 chevrolet silverado truck due to defective/corroded hub/bearing assembly-wheel speed sensor. unwanted abs activation between 4 and 10 mph thereby increasing stopping distance. gm issued a recall for prior model years of same vehicle with the same issue under #05068c: product safety - front wheel speed sensor corrosion - ( march 6, 2008).

Reported in: WALDEN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC14V06E

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving in reverse out of the driveway and applying pressure to the brake pedal, the antilock brake system activated. the contact was able to continue driving normally. the failure occurred whenever proceeding to a complete stop. the authorized dealer was notified of the malfunction. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 45,000. the current mileage was 49,000.

Reported in: SARANAC NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK19BX61

SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

a roaring sound began in the front left hub bearing assembly on my 2006 chevrolet silverado z-71 on 25 october, 2009. on the following day, the noise became a horrible grinding sound, and the front left wheel began wobbling badly. i had to have the vehicle towed to atwood chevrolet in vicksburg, ms where i live. i was informed that the left front hub bearing assembly was shot, and had to be replaced. approximately 18 months before, the right front hub-bearing assembly had to be replaced on this same vehicle. the chevrolet dealership (atwood chevrolet) replaced the part on 27 october, 2009. i was informed by the service manager that this was occurring at a constant rate on this vehicle. when i talked to the gm representative on 28 october, i was told that 'because of the environment in which i live here in mississippi", this is expected.

Reported in: VICKSBURG MS || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

my 2006 chevy silverado has developed a rattle in the steering at 10,000 miles now at 45,000 it has got worse. after speaking with several chevy truck owners 2003-2006 they are experiencing the same problem some with 80,000 miles are rattling all the time i believe this has became a recall issue unreported. the dealership tells me a universal joint in the steering column needs replace at $230.00 my 1991 silverado never had this problem at 15yrs. old with 90,000 miles. this problem looks like it will only get worse .

Reported in: LOUISVILE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T061

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

exhaust bolts on 2006 silverado, 4.3 v6, breaking at 40,000 miles, creating fire hazard and letting carbon monoxide back into cab. contacted gm, wanted to run diagnostics on broken bolts, ha ha very funny. lot of good that would have done.

Reported in: ZIONVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC14XX6Z

STEERING

intermittent steering shaft and column bearing makes clunking noise and gradually becomes harder to steer over time. even after replacing the column the problem will return about every 10,000 - 20,000 miles! this also gives excessive tire ware. this is an accident waiting to happen!

Reported in: SURPRISE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

purchased a new truck in 2006. the truck had just over 42000 original miles. the trucks warranty was 3 years 36 miles. and the transmission is shot which chevy is doing absolutely nothing. the transmission shop is telling me this is a really odd incident and that i should file a complaint with you.

Reported in: LAGRANGEVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19X66Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ref: 2006 silverado z71. the abs system on my vehicle routinely engages (releases brake pressure) during slowdown in the 3-8 mph speed range. this engagement requires longer stopping distances and can lead to dangerous situations in the last portion of a stop. this safety issue with my 2006 vehicle is identical to the one nhtsa identified for these same type vehicles 2005 and prior. although maintenance has not been accomplished on my vehicle yet, i believe it is the same safety issue as earlier models.

Reported in: GREENDALE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19Z76Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. during brake application the abs system engaged without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the front abs sensor were cleaned and then replaced at an expense of $270.00. the failure mileage was 43,642.

Reported in: CANDIA NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19BX6Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving 25 mph the abs warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loud noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the technician stated that the wheel speed sensor would have to be cleaned. since the repair, the sensors were cleaned four times. the repairs have not remedied the failure. the failure mileage was 22,300.

Reported in: NEWPORT VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK19B661

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the traction control system activates without warrant. when the failure occurs the vehicle will not accelerate. he was in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the failure mileage was 41,810. updated 01/1410 *bf updated 01/20/10*jb

Reported in: NEW WOODSTOCK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC19N361

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

heated seat in a 2006 chevrolet silverado z71, heat comes on by itself, gets extremely hot. took it to a dealer and was told if it did not come on in the shop they could not find the problem, did not show up on the computer. this happens almost daily.

Reported in: LAKE CITY AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19B96Z

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while attempting to stop at a red light with his foot on the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated which also caused him to proceed through the red light. he also stated that the abs light illuminated for a half hour after the failure occurred. the dealers diagnosis located the failure as the abs brake pump motor. the vehicle was repaired for $600. the failure and the current mileages were 19,000. updated 03/04/10. *lj

Reported in: VIRGINIA MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T461

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2006 chevy 1500 pickup with 37,000 miles antilock brakes always on causing longer stopping distances. had brakes repaired twice. i also owned a 2002 chevy pu with brake problems and my son had a 2001 chevy 2500 hd pickup and a 2002 chevy tahoe with brake problems. canada also recalled brakes on chevy pu's.

Reported in: WILLIAMSTOWN NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

failure of left front wheel bearing on a 2006 1500 silverado z71 crew cab. grinding noise had been coming from the driver's side front wheel intermittently for a few months but not consistently. truck was taken in to have all four tires changed at 54590 miles. dayton ohio grismer auto service technicians informed me that the front left wheel bearing was wore out and needed replaced before they could finish changing the tires and doing the front end alignment. this was a addition expense of $270.00 for replacement of the bearing hub and labor. contacted the jeff schmitt chevy dealer in fairborn ohio where i bought the truck new to ask about the premature failure of the wheel bearings, the service department said there was no problems with the bearings failing early and they have had no other people ask about this. looking here i see that there has been several incidents concerning the left front wheel bearing hub and also numerous cases with the right side. when is there going to be a safety recall on this????? this problem and with the steering column inter-link has been going on forever and nothing has been done with either one. the nhtsa and gm need to get these two items fixed right once and for all. i have the failed wheel bearing hub assembly if anyone wants it to inspect it.

Reported in: DAYTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T861

STEERING

Reported in: DAYTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T861

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2006 silverado 1500. unintended low speed abs activation. when coming to a stop, the abs activates when not neccesary, dry/clean pavement. this causes an increase in stopping distance by 15-20 feet making rear end collision inevitable. i notified gm, they stated there was a recall for exactly the problem i described, but my vehicle does not fall within the model year involved, i asked if they were going to expand the recall, i was told "no". the abs activation also happens when i slow down to pull into my driveway....the activation is becoming more frequent and happens at speed of 10 mph and below....it is just a matter of tome before someone gets hurt. everybody is jumping all over toyota about the prius brakes, yet gm gets away with thiers.

Reported in: BETHEL CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19Z46Z

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

2006 silverado 1500. unintended low speed abs activation. the abs activates when coming to a stop increasing stopping distance by 15-20 feet making a rear end collision inevitble. when gm was notified, they stated that there was a recall for the problem i described, but my vehicle did not fall within the model year, when asked if gm was going to expand the recal, i was told "no". everybody is jumping on toyota prius for thier brake issue, yet gm goes unscathed with thiers. the abs activates below 10 mph on dry/ clean pavement and is increasing in frequency.

Reported in: BETHEL CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19Z46Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

low speed abs activation on dry roadway *cn

Reported in: DENVER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19B96E

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

2006 chevrolet silverado. blower motor resistor shorts out and melts wires, have replaced twice - once a burning smell was noticed. the same problem happened with an 04 and an 05 silverado at my job. despite fire hazard, inability to use defrost causes visibility problems.

Reported in: HAVRE DE GRACE MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER

the heater fan blower went bad, melted both ends of the plug-in on the resistor block. i called the local chevy dealer and was told they had been having problems with this part and that it would be $500. to fix it. i purchased the parts to fix it, and did it myself. i sent a letter to chevrolet and ask why the parts weren't recalled, this could have caused a fire, causing a wreck or death. they called back later and said that they didn't know they had a problem with this part. if they have a special wiring kit made just to fix this problem how can say they don't know it exists. the local dealer told me that they had fixed over 50 of these, and this is a very small dealer, so how many have been fixed all over the country and $500. a hit. the consumer shouldn't have to pay for something that chevrolet knows they have a problem with.

Reported in: PLEASANT HILL IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEK14V06G

SUSPENSION:FRONT

bought my 2006 chevrolet silverado gm certified with only 40,300 and our family took a vacation south and did a great job but coming back was a different story highway was great but when i got into town i was hearing a grinding noise and we turned left and that is when we heard a crack and after that i was thinking i had a flat tire so i pulled over and saw is was not the case so i left i when driving at low speeds it sounded like some was dragging and i made it home checked all levels on the fluids and where normal,then i called chevy roadside assistance and was told that must tow the truck to my local chevy dealership.i followed up with them and was told that the right side wheel bearing failed and luckily it was covered under warranty or it would of cost me $366.94 and i was told that they were not greasable and i have a older 80s chevy and its never happened and i drove it for almost 50,000 and i still have it today. not built good like they were.

Reported in: ROCKFORD IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19B96Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

anti-lock brakes activate for no reason at low speed on 2006 chevy silverado. this is a common problem on other model years in certain states and there are recalls, but not on this year truck.

Reported in: PINE BUSH NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19B76E

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

at slower speeds, when braking my abs activates on dry, clean pavement, almost 80% of the time. this causes my truck not to be able to stop properly and i'm afraid this is going to cause an accident. from reading over the internet i have read thousands of complaints by numerous chevrolet vehicle owners of the same complaint. my truck has 34,000 miles and i do not believe that wheel bearings should have to be replaced due to an issue chevrolet has had on the majority of it's vehicles for almost 10 years.

Reported in: JAMESTOWN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T861

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

my 2006 silverado [ after dealer changed front brake pads] started low speed abs activation. i almost went through a stop sign. dealer says over 36,000 no warranty work. i had to remove abs fuse to drive truck. i had 36,300 miles at time if occurrence.

Reported in: SANDWICH IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19T16Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

low speed activation of abs braking system causing extended stopping distances and/or no stopping at all. no abs system codes set. no abs light comes on. dealer checked it out and said the front abs sensors were bad. i replaced both sensors, with the same problem existing, if not worse. the left sensor is available, but the right one was broken during removal and thrown away. i did not know i would need it. this happens every time the vehicle is driven and the brakes applied at low speed to come to a stop. there was a recall for earlier models of my vehicle and i believe my model year should be included as well as others. this is a dangerous situation. i think it should be repaired, recalled or resolved to the complete satisfaction of all involved!

Reported in: LINDEN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T161

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

traction control system activates for no apparent reason on dry pavement. activation typically occurs after complete vehicle stop. acceleration during slow speeds or after a stop is impacted.

Reported in: LINDENHURST IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13V861

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving at speeds of 10 mph applying the brakes, there was an unusual noise coming from the brakes. there was also an increase in stopping distance. the failure would occur intermittently and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. the dealer serviced the brakes and advised the contact that there was no lubricant applied to the brakes to prevent potential corrosion. the failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 24,600.

Reported in: AUBURN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK19N561

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

winter of 09-10 experienced activation of antilock brakes at speeds of 5mph or lower nearly every braking opportunity. after the truck glided part way into an intersection (antilock pump activated but no stopping occurred, just pedal resistance) i removed the abs fuse to regain standard brakes. nothing more has been done.

Reported in: PLEASANT PLAIN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK14VX6E

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

whenever using the heater in my 2006 chevy pick up truck you can smell strong burning smell coming from under the dash on pass side of truck . one night turned on heater while going down the road and could see floor board on pass side glowing orange and starting to smoke, had to pull over do to the smell of melting plastic and burning electrical tape . heater and a/c no longer work so now have no defrost in the winter , can live without the a/c but could not melt the ice in the winter. bought ac/delco pigtail connector replacement parts and rewired them to spec and turned on a/c and it works, only problem is the wires get so hot it burns your hand at the touch and you can smell the wire covering starting to melt again. it is my opinion that if left uncorrected my truck could catch fire if a heaver gage wire is not installed to maintain the current of the blower motor. my truck has 39000 miles ! ! !

Reported in: LEBANON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14X06G

WHEELS

2006 chevrolet silverado z71, 30000 miles, abs "engaging" at low speeds, unexplainable tire tread wear, vehicle pulls , rotational grinding noise. brought the gm certified dealer/service. front driver's wheel bearing bad. i asked for "old" part after $750 repair for bearing ( and i needed all new brakes and rotors! most likely due to poor front end!!!)...dealer explained "condensation" as the cause! ! ! ! ......replaced one , dealer "kept " the part and didn't charge me the $500 for it, and i paid $250 for the labor......however,both should have been done, both should be greasable, and not sealed, both for free and warranteed! ! !....and this problem should not be as rampant as it is!!!!---its dangerous! this truck sucks!

Reported in: MEDFORD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK19BX61

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

terrible smell and smoke noticed from under dash while using the ac on high. the air was still blowing but smoke stopped after i turned it off. i had to role down the windows quickly and pull over. i was nervous that the dash was on fire, but it seemed ok to drive to the dealer. dealer reported that it was the blower motor resistor. some research on the web, and on here, shows that it is a very common and expensive repair. opinion of several, including me, is that this is a design defect that could result in a safety issue. the inhaled smoke definitely was not healthy either.

Reported in: HOPE IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19T26Z

SUSPENSION

drivers side rear axle and tire came off the vehicle, causing 2006 silverado to wreck. air bag did not deploy. we were on the entrance ramp to i-95 when suddenly truck turned toward concrete guard rail. after hitting rail head on and skidding across entrance ramp hitting rail ( several times) vehicle came to a complete stop. tire and axel were (left rear-driver side) gone. truck is totaled. air bag did not deploy.

Reported in: PORT ORANGE FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GCEC19X26Z

AIR BAGS

Reported in: PORT ORANGE FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1GCEC19X26Z

STEERING

clunking noise when turning at low speeds. dealer says it is a common problem. it is in the intermediate steering shaft and there is no reliable fix for the problem. if you replace the part the problem returns in a short time.

Reported in: PRINCETON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19ZX6Z

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER

wires to blower motor resistor burnt and resistor went out 38,000 miles. i replaced wire and connector also replaced blower motor resistor. at 48,000 miles blower motor resistor burnt out again this time the cab filled with smoke and i had to pull off road and let smoke clear out july 5 2010 both times i had blower motor on high.

Reported in: CROSSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14X66G

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: CROSSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14X66G

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the heated seats switch would malfunction, causing the heater to turn on while the contact was driving. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the switch was deactivated until the part arrived; however, the heater was still turning on by itself. the vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. the contact had not spoken with the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. the current and failure mileages were 61,148.

Reported in: STUARTS DRAFT VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T161

STEERING

steering noise from steering column.

Reported in: SALEM NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19Z36Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the driver was traveling 30 mph and noticed smoke and flames coming from the hood. the contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway. the police and fire department assisted with extinguishing the fire. a police report was available. the vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer. the dealer did not give specifics on what caused the fire, but stated that the failure was warranty issue and the vehicle was out of warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 10,000.

Reported in: MONTVALE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

while running air conditioner , i smelled smoke and then saw smoke come from under the passenger side dash. i turned off the blower and the smoke stopped. this is very unsafe. could cost somebody their vehicle and life.

Reported in: ANCHORAGE AK || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

the abs system has been kicking on when it isn't necessary. the brakes surge when coming to a stop and feel mushy. i have already had the brakes replaced and the drums in the back are good. i only have 70k on the truck and as far as i know, speaking with various mechanics, that i shouldn't be having these issues. it started all of a sudden, didn't give any indication that there was an issue.

Reported in: LAKE SAINT LOUIS MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T361

SEAT BELTS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while the contact was driving approximately 55 mph in rainy weather conditions, the vehicle hydroplaned and then crashed into a cement wall on a bridge. the front passenger seat belt would not engage properly and caused the occupant to move forward with force. the air bag deployment resulted to no personal injury. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was towed to an auto collision center. the failure mileage was approximately 58,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: OAKRIDGE TN || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2006 silverado. antilock brakes engage on dry road at very slow speeds. afraid i will rear end someone.

Reported in: PELHAM NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19V66Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

a problem exist with my 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500 lt. when braking at low speeds, the low speed sensor causes the abs system to engage. when the abs system engages, the vehicle does not stop where intended. the vehicle travels around 5 feet further then it would under normal braking conditions, depending on speed. this happens only at low speeds(under 10mph) and every time the vehicle attempts to come to a complete stop. i have not tried to repair the problem. i have been told by a mechanic that the low speed sensors are dirty, and need to be cleaned or replaced. i have found other people complaining of this same problem with this model of vehicle. i feel this is a safety concern, do to a possibility of delayed braking. although i have not been personally involved in an accident, i am concerned that this problem exists. delayed braking can cause a vehicle to be involved in rear-end collisions, or to unintentionally enter intersections.

Reported in: GERMANTOWN WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK19B961

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

i own a 2006 chevrolet silverado truck. i have noticed a ticking wile the trucks engine is cold. i have taken in the truck for repair and my mechanic informed me that the exhaust bolts are broken on the exhaust manifold. this is a common problem with gm trucks and there should be a recall from gm to fix this problem.

Reported in: ST CATHARINES 00 || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T061

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

running the a/c smelled then saw smoke coming from under the dash on the passenger side. blower quit working. blower then stared working but only on speeds 1&3.

Reported in: DRIPPING SPRINGS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14X06G

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the air conditioning and heater fan module melted twice. the contact replaced the module and wires once. the second failure occurred october 2010. the contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint but offered no further assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000 and the current mileage was approximately 51,000.

Reported in: GULFPORT MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19E96Z

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

when braking at low speeds, the abs system engages and the vehicle does not stop where intended. this delayed braking can cause rear ending of the car ahead of you or unintentionally entering an intersection. the technical bulletin put out by gm suggests that the cause may be due to rust and debris built up on the senor mounting surface and includes instructions for cleaning. my mechanic followed these instructions and they did not work. the only fix for this problem is to replace all four sensors for a cost of well over $1000. gm recalled 2001 silverado's for the same problem but then continued to use the faulty senors in later models and did not recall the 2006. the internet is full of 2006 silverado owners complaining about this very dangerous problem.

Reported in: WADING RIVER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEK14Z56G

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

while making a left turn from a 60 mph highway in my 2006 chevrolet c1500 truck my right rear axle came completely out with tire still attached. thank god i had slowed to about 20 mph to make the left turn when it happened or a crash could have resulted. i am reporting this because as i said i was on a highway going 60 mph and if the axle had come out at that speed it could have been bad. the failure seems to be that the end of the axle broke off where the keeper goes. i am going to have to have the axle replaced and i will have the old part. this happened on thanksgiving and i was very thankful that my son and i were safe. like i said it could have been much worse.

Reported in: TEXAS CITY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13V061

SUSPENSION

at 36,000 miles i took the truck to the dealership for a ticking sound coming from the front end when i turned. the said they replaced a broken pin in the steering box. eight months later i began to hear a occasional growling noise when turning the steering wheel to the left on curves at speeds above 45 mph. i also began hearing the ticking noise again when making turns at low speeds. it cost me 600.00 to have the drivers side bearing replaced. i also had to replace the front tires for uneven wear. i have talked to 3 other individuals that own this truck ( 04 -06) and they have all had to replace the wheel bearing. gm has to be aware of this problem because wheel bearings do not wear out this quickly.

Reported in: KNOB NOSTER MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T561

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that as he started the vehicle, the check engine light was illuminated and there was an unusual increase in engine rpms. then, all of the gauges on the instrument panel began fluctuating abnormally. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician advised the contact that the instrument cluster would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 69,780. updated 02/07/11 *bf updated 02/14/11

Reported in: MACON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19V26Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2006 chevy silverado [only 20k miles] 16k abs activation at low speed - dealer replaced rotors, pads, sensors 18k low speed accident - suspect abs problems 20k abs activation at low speed - grinding noise several occasions of poor stopping response during ownership.

Reported in: REVERE MA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 3GCEK14T76G

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

abs brakes activate at a very low speed almost when slowing to a stop. i'm afraid im going to rear end someone. dealer cant find any problems. when will this be a recall????

Reported in: BRICK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while parked, the contact noticed that all the lights on the instrument panel were not working. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repair. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

Reported in: RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13TX61

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the blower motor fan for the heat and a/c the wire connectors towards the passenger side under the dash glove box the wire is melting which is causing the fan not to work sometimes and you can smell it melting ( its the male and female connectors ) they plug into each other that's where its at. my truck is a 2006 chevy silverado ext.cab its gonna end up catching the truck on fire. something needs to be done its gm responsibility to fix the problem.

Reported in: SHENANDOAH PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

Reported in: SHENANDOAH PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2006 chevrolet silverado 4l60e transmission failure at 80,000mi the transmission failed and required a full rebuild even though it was never used to haul anything ! it cost us $2050 for the rebuild ! much too soon for a transmission on a truck that only is used to transport a mountain bike.

Reported in: PALMDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14X46G

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

while trying to stop vehicle, while brake pedal engaged, brakes released and lost braking power, continuing to go forward with very limited ability to stop the vehicle. stopping of vehicle was achieved by continuing multiple times to re-engage the brakes each time the brakes released and lost power. dealership inspected and tested the brakes. they found both front abs sensors dropping out due to the same problem as the chevrolet recall for silverado models up to year 2002, corrosion in the braking system. they followed the procedure outlined in the recall. because my 2006 was not in the recall, i paid $165 for the work. i contacted chevrolet and they will not reimburse my expense unless they extend the recall. an internet search reveals other owners of silverados manufactured after 2002 are also having the problem. nhtsa should be pushing chevrolet to extend the recall because it is a very dangerous problem and it's not isolated to just a few vehicles.

Reported in: MADISON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14X66G

WHEELS

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving approximately 60 mph in rainy weather, the automatic braking system (abs) warning light illuminated. the contact stated he felt an unusual bump and suddenly, the steering wheel became extremely stiff. the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the front driver side wheel was abnormally turned inward. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that the hub bearing was fractured. both front wheel bearings were replaced. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 07e106000, (wheels: cap/cover/hub). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 51,100.

Reported in: CORPUS CHRISTI TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19T36Z

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, gasoline began spewing from the fuel filler neck while refueling. the only way the contact was able to refuel the vehicle was to slowly pump the fuel for three seconds before allowing the fuel to drain into the tank for approximately 10 seconds without pumping. the failure recurred whenever the contact attempted to refuel the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that they would have to reposition parts of the fuel system to remedy the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. updated 03/29/11 *bf the consumer stated while letting the fuel drain into the tank it blew back as if it were pressurized. updated 06/12/11 updated 12/28/2011 *ln

Reported in: EAST WINTHROP ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19B86E

TIRES

i purchased (4) nitto terra grappler at 265/70/17 tires about 2 months ago. ever since i've had them i've been having a sliding problem. when i almost come to a complete stop the tires start sliding on dry and dirt free pavement and activates my abs. my abs sensors are not dirty. i've never had this problem with tires like i do with these. it can be dangerous and very surprising at times when i drive with this problem occurring. i sent the manufacturer a complaint email. but never got a response. my local dealer says it's a tire problem. only thing i can do is disable the abs. but even if i do that it won't stop the sliding.

Reported in: WATERBURY CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

while driving my truck down the freeway, the engine light suddenly came on and a warning appeared on the dashboard stating "reduced engine power" and the truck shut itself down to 10 miles an hour in seconds. i had vehicles coming up behind me traveling at 60 mph and higher that nearly hit me from behind. even if i floored the gas pedal the truck would not speed up making it extremely difficult to get out of the way of oncoming traffic. the local chevy dealership had my truck 2 days and charged me $400.00 for an emissions part. i picked my truck up on thursday evening, jan. 20, 2011, and it broken down the very next morning with the same issue. i took it right back over there and they told me to return it on monday jan. 24 which i did. they returned the truck to me on weds. jan. 26, and said they couldn't figure out the problem but may have been a loose wire. the truck broke down with the same issue again on feb 14. the dealership had it another 3 days and said they soldered some connections. again on march 10, my truck broke down again, same issue. they had my truck until march 14, and again charged me for replacing the wiring harness and throttle body. i picked my truck up at 6 pm mon march 14 and it already broke down again this morning march 16, same issue. on two occasions now i have had my kids in the back seat, driving on the freeway when the engine decides to shut itself down. no one at chevy seems to care if we are injured or killed when we are hit due to this defective truck. i am not the only chevy owner reporting this problem. not only are there complaints all over the internet, but the dealership had another truck in at the same time as mine at the march 10 visit, with the exact same issue and it had already been in multiple times for the same issue as well.

Reported in: CORPUS CHRISIT TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T561

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: CORPUS CHRISIT TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T561

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: CORPUS CHRISIT TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T561

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

hub bearings startred to make a loud noise and transmission front seal started to leak. i have a 2006 chevy silverado z71 with only 41260 miles on it. this should not be happening with so low miles. tried to get it fixed but the extended warranty i have will not touch it because it is lifted. the probleum existed befor any lift. th certified person who lifted my truck told me about the transmission leak. i thought the noise might have been the brakes but he told me that the hub bearingd sound like they are dry. i brought straight to trapp chevrolet the when i got back from work. i guarantee if it was bought with a lift they would of fixed it. i wasnt told that if i lifted it it would void a powertrain on my warranty. this probleum was there berore. that is a loop hole for them. this is wrong.

Reported in: LOCKPORT LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T561

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: LOCKPORT LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T561

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving approximately 2 mph entering a driveway, the contact heard a loud grinding and squeaking noise outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the front driver side wheel bearing had fractured severely. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 41,780.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13N361

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

at low speeds coming to a complete stop, the abs braking system will function and pulse causing an extended braking distance. along with it being a safety issue it is also an annoying nuisance always hearing the loud pulsing of the abs brakes.

Reported in: CANNON FALLS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13V861

AIR BAGS

involved in a head on collision with a 15' high rock berm at 50 mph. after hitting the rocks the truck lifted and flipped onto the passenger side. four of five occupants sustained minor injuries. the airbags failed to deploy during collision.

Reported in: CLARKSVILLE TN || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2GCEC13T861

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado k1500 . while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge was providing inaccurate fuel levels and was reading that the fuel tank was empty. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician advised that the instrument cluster would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that they could not provide any assistance. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

Reported in: INTERNATIONAL FALLS MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. when the vehicle stopped the contact stated the steering wheel became extremely loose. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a crack on front passenger side frame. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Reported in: GRANBURY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13Z261

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: STALEY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCGK13U56F

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. the contact attempted to place the clutch pedal in first gear when it remained on the floor and did not release. he also noticed that the pedal detached from the vehicle, causing the slave cylinder to fracture. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who inspected the vehicle and repaired the clutch pedal, clutch, and slave cylinder. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the current mileage was 89,000. the approximate failure mileage was 86,630.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC14X16Z

SUSPENSION:FRONT

2006 silveraldo after 36000 miles both front wheel bearing failed then at 105000 left front wheel bearing failed again i drive mainly on hiways very little side roads.

Reported in: QUARRYVILLE PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19B16Z

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving approximately 10 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle restarted. there were no prior warnings. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated there was a wire shortage underneath the dashboard area. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. updated 08/31/11 *bf the consumer also stated the rear passenger door fell off. updated 09/01/11

Reported in: SANSABA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13V261

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Reported in: SANSABA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13V261

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated while driving the air conditioner blower failed. the contact had to turn the air conditioning switch on and off several times in order for the blower to work. the vehicle was taken to the local garage who inspected the vehicle and located the failure as the air conditioner blower wiring connector. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 47,600 and the current mileage was 47,800. updated 08/31/11 *bf updated 2/10/12 *cn

Reported in: HANFORD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13Z361

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the front brakes engaged without warning. the contact was able to keep the vehicle under control. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the front brakes were overheated, causing the plastic cover of the wheel hubs and the bolts to melt. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed. the failure and the current mileages were 123,195.

Reported in: HARVEY LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13T661

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2006 silverado abs problem. abs activates at low speeds, when it should not. increases stopping distance. earlier vehicles with same problem were recalled. why has this not been recalled??? someone could get injured or killed because of this safety issue...

Reported in: MN MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14XX6G

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. while driving at approximately 5 mph the contact heard a grinding sound coming from the exterior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the abs light illuminated on the instrument panel and there was an abs warning sound. the contact stated the abs system activates unexpectedly and the vehicle slides forward while driving. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Reported in: GREAT FALLS MT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T761

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500 lt. the contact stated that when depressing the brakes, there was a loud noise from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised him that the rear pads and shoes were fractured. the vehicle was repaired for the rear shoes and pads. approximately one week later, the noise had returned. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Reported in: RICHFIELD SPRINGS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T861

STEERING

my truck has had 2 sets of brakes 4 wheel speed sensors another set of calipers and new tires. the brake locked pulling my boat thank god it was raining outside . the sterring wheel is shaking, i got another alinement that did not help, so i went to see the wheels need balanced and it did not take care of sterring wheel shaking. i really dont like the my water spilling in the drink holer because my truck is shaking. help me if you see this soon. i see allot of people out there in the world of chevy that has the same issuses i have had with my truck. every time i turn around i have to take my truck to get it repair, all out of warrenty 5600 miles. the noise that my steering column makes everyone says not to worry. my rims are so pitted on my truck it looks like poop.you know what i paid $33,000 for this chevy truck and i dont like noise that is not suspose to be there/one mechencil said he couled fill my column with grease but that would last. its a joke spending this much money for a bad lemon by chevy..

Reported in: ANDERSON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13Z661

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: ANDERSON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13Z661

WHEELS

Reported in: ANDERSON IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13Z661

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated when the brakes were depressed, after starting the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floor. the dealer diagnosed that the brake line and fuel lines were covered with rust. the entire frame was rusted as well. the manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileage was 48,000. rvk

Reported in: PLEASEANT VALLEY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK14T46B

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: PLEASEANT VALLEY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK14T46B

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Reported in: PLEASEANT VALLEY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK14T46B

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

please note mileage on this vehicle at time problems began was at 37,000. brake pedal was traveling to the floor at speeds below 10 mph causing abs light to come on and pedal to move up and down. more allowance in stopping distance was required. may 2010 - had to install new brake pads in the front and shoes in the rear. the rotors and slides were extremely corroded for a 4 year old vehicle with 37,000 miles. october 2011 took vehicle to gm certified service center for the continuing abs issue. corrosion was a main factor in causing the speed sensors to fail. diagnostic scan showed left wheel sensor bad. however, once replaced, they soon discovered right wheel sensor bad also. both sensors had to be drilled out due to corrosion. when the service department went to replace the right wheel sensor, the wheel sensor they had in stock was defective. defective parts in stock does say something about the product. the truck was kept overnight while a new "set" of wheel sensors was ordered. cost of diagnostic was $74.50. set of wheel sensors was $505. labor, tax and "misc charges" total $313.50 for a grand total of $893.19. the msrp on this vehicle at time of purchase was $34,000. our vehicles are garaged, kept clean. we are the sole owner of this truck. we do not live in chicago where we have to chip salt off our vehicles. this is the first vehicle we have ever experienced with this issue; therefore, we feel the parts are inferior and a recall should be in place. thank you. after talking with gm customer service center, there were recalls on older vehicles 1999-2005 (certain models) with the same issue, but nothing was noted on models from 2006 or newer. the gm certified service center stated that they do replace abs wheel sensors pretty frequently.

Reported in: DE SOTO MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK19B861

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

while approaching a one lane bridge on dry, clean pavement at approx 10 mph i attempted to brake to line up with the bridge. the vehicle failed to brake, with the abs light coming on and stayed on and a loud noise came from the passenger side front wheel well. i closely missed hitting the rail of the bridge (which would have been a 20ft plunge off the bridge) and the vehicle continued for another 20 to 25 ft while on the slight down hill graded slope. no matter how i pushed the brake pedal the brakes failed to respond and i utilized my training as an emergency apparatus driver and placed the vehicle into a lower gear and drifted it into an embankment to stop. i then backed the vehicle out of the embankment and the vehicle operated fine but the abs light remains on. as i see with other posts this is an obvious problem with the silverado that needs to be addressed immediately.

Reported in: DARLINGTON MD || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

abs sensor(s) operate when slowing to a stop regardless of road conditions. this initially happened only occasionally but now is nearly constant and repair is needed. gm dealer initially had no clue of what was happening but also found play in right front hub, internet search shows many drivers with same problems in sensors and hubs but no recall from gm. why?

Reported in: STONINGTON, CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEK14TX6G

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

abs activating at low speeds on dry pavement, causing a longer than anticipated stopping distance. *tt

Reported in: WELLSBORO PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the passenger side of the vehicle would blow hot air from the vents and the driver's side vents would blow cold air. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the heating and air unit actuator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 69,000.

Reported in: ROASELAND NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19T767

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the steering wheel was not aligned correctly and he had to constantly move the steering wheel in order to keep the vehicle straight. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 12,000.

Reported in: MERAUX LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14XX6G

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the steering catch fractured and caused the wheel to fracture. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the power steering pump. in addition, the contact mentioned that the front suspension was causing wear to the front tires. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the front springs needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the front springs. the vehicle manufacturer was later contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 23,800. updated 5/11/12 *cn the consumer stated the right front frame cushion is riding on the right front lower a arm. the front suspension is not supporting the weight of the vehicle. also, the steering gear box has a defected bearing in it which causes is it to catch when moving the vehicle. the extended warranty company and atascadero ford outlet filed chapter 11 bankruptcy. the consumer paid $5,050.00 for the extended warranty. updated 6/15/2012 *js

Reported in: NIPOMO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13Z861

TIRES

Reported in: NIPOMO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13Z861

STEERING

Reported in: NIPOMO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13Z861

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Reported in: NIPOMO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13Z861

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Reported in: NIPOMO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13Z861

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Reported in: NIPOMO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13Z861

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i was driving my 2006 chevy silverado 1500, 4-door. i had my wife and two children in the truck. when we got to our destination, my daughter could not open her door (rear driver side door). i confirmed the doors were unlocked by using the automatic lock/unlock feature i have on the drivers door. i tried to open the door from the outside, but it would not work. i tried to manually unlock the door from the inside, but the door would still not open. i brought it to the dealership and they told me the electronic latch had to be replaced. the dealership also told me they have had a number of problems with the latches which prevented the door from opening. this is obviously a safety issue.

Reported in: SAN CARLOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T961

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: SAN CARLOS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T961

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated while driving 50 mph the brake line failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the brake lines. approximately 34,000 miles later, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised that the failure was caused by salt and rust on the brake lines. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 40,000.

Reported in: EDEN VT || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK14V36E

SERVICE BRAKES

danger/ will my brakes work,truck go into flames or will the frame break in half. rust! my 2006 chevy silverado p/u is showroom on top and 50 years old on the bottom. i am an auto tech with 39 years in the industry and have not seen a frame and what's attached to it rust like this. im into brake lines, hoses and labor @ $1,000. rotten fuel lines and sender and oh yes the fuel tank straps rot and tank could fall and break lines ,wiring $800-$1000. then take to body shop to paint&seal frame $ unknown. is this my last gm?

Reported in: GREENWOOD LAKE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T661

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: GREENWOOD LAKE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T661

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

the range indicator stated 54 miles, yet ran out of fuel. gauge read 1/4 tank. the next time range was 89 miles and ran out.

Reported in: MILFORD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19Z86Z

SERVICE BRAKES

i depressed the brake pedal while pulling into my driveway and the pedal went to the floor. upon further inspection i discovered that my brake lines are severely rusted and one line has a hole in it. my vehicle has low miles and this should not be an issue. this is a very serious problem and i or my family could have been severely injured.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK14X76Z

SERVICE BRAKES

when returning to my truck in my driveway, i discovered the majority of my brake fluid on the ground. the brake line to my driver side rear ruptured when the parking brake was applied, the rupture was caused by a complete rust through of the line.

Reported in: RAEFORD NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC19ZX6Z

SERVICE BRAKES

i was driving to my house over a bridge, with a load of wood and lost control of my vehicle due to no brakes. i quickly put the truck in lower gear and press on the emergency brake skidding to the side of the road. i was nervous as i was traveling on a road and onto a bridge. later i found brake fluid all over the front of my engine compartment and noticed the front brake line on the drivers side was rotted/rusted. i was shocked to see this on a 2006 truck , only 6 years old. most of the lines on the rail in the plastic clips were rusted. this could have caused a major incident if i was traveling at a high rate of speed.

Reported in: FALL RIVER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEC14V66E

SERVICE BRAKES

my brake pedal went all the way to the floor when attempting to stop the vehicle. i had the truck towed to my mechanic who indicated that all four brake lines were severely corroded, leaking brake fluid, and had to be replaced. this repair cost me $948.96. my mechanic also told me that other portions of the truck's undercarriage were severely corroded and the fuel lines were also in jeopardy of failing in the near future due to corrosion. previously, i had to replace the front brake rotors and pads at 19,027 miles and again at 26,058 miles due to untimely corrosion. i do not live near saltwater or any other body of water and do not use the vehicle for work. it is not exposed to corrosive materials.

Reported in: SYKESVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T461

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 2 mph there was a popping sound coming from the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic applied lubrication to the steering shaft. the failure continued after the lubrication was applied. the contact stated there was a manufacture recall for the steering but his vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

Reported in: WHEELERSBURG OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK19B36Z

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevy silverado 1500. the contact stated when he applied the brake at a stop sign and the abs sensor light illuminated and the vehicle continued an extra ten feet before stopping. the failure had recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and was informed that the abs sensor and the hubs would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. the consumer stated the abs light was in working order, but it did not come on when the problem occurred. updated 01/09/13

Reported in: WILLIAMSPORT PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1GCEK14V76Z

SERVICE BRAKES

the abs would come on at normal or low speeds. stopping at the end of driveway, or going through town at 35 miles an hour, stopping at red lights and stop signs. and the noise got louder and louder. our mechanic told me that he had seen this in several silverado pick ups.

Reported in: EAST NASSAU NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEK14V36G

SERVICE BRAKES

at low speeds when coming to a stop, the abs will activate for no reason. apart from being an annoyance, this also causes a longer stopping distance which poses a hazard if there is another vehicle in front of you. the right sensor was replaced in 3/2011 and the left sensor was replaced in 11/2012. it seems odd that both would fail and judging by the number of complaints for the same issue listed on here and multiple other websites, i think it's time for gm to step up and admit a continued problem with this. there was a recall for this issue up to 2002, i think it's time it is extended.

Reported in: DAWSON IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13V361

STRUCTURE:BODY

paint corroded around 3rd brake light dealer (chevy) where purchased is out of business. paint default?

Reported in: MURRIETA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEC13V461

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 40 mph, the brakes failed to respond to deceleration attempts. the vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's home and upon inspection, it was discovered that the brake lines were completely rusted. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic but was repaired by the contact. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 88,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

i was following my girlfriend in my truck & when coming to a slow stop at less than 5mph, my trucks abs started to activate on dry road conditions causing me to bump into her car! no real damage occurred to either of our vehicles but after researching this known gm problem with their abs systems and their wheel sensors, it's obvious that gm knows of these issues for years in their trucks!! i've taken my truck into the dealership where i bought it brand new in 2006 and they told me that it was my problem to get it fixed!! i replaced the drivers side wheel bearing after it failed in 2010 with a gm wheel bearing and their service tech told me that gm would replace it for free but yet they hold no responsibility for the original gm wheel bearings!! this is a disaster waiting to happen to all gm truck owners!

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14X06G

SERVICE BRAKES

experienced braking failure and activation of anti-lock brakes when braking at low speeds. this causes longer braking times and distances and i have narrowly avoided hitting cars in front of me, running stop signs, etc. on numerous occasions. after researching this phenomenon, it is known as unintended low speed abs activation - a common problem for older model gm trucks. additional research has revealed that it is a common problem for 2006 silverados, yet it has yet to be addressed by the manufacturer. it is commonly the result of an increased air gap between the wheel speed sensor and hub reluctor ring due to rust and debris build up on the sensor mounting surface. this is a serious hazard that needs to be addressed for silverado trucks from rust-belt states.

Reported in: WILMINGTON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEC14X76G

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the instrument panel on my truck has gone bad. the amperes are pointing straight down. the temperature register has gone completely around, the oil pressure gage is pegged all the way. the speedometer works for 20 minutes and then locks up. i have talked with others who have silverados and they state they had the same problem. the truck has been great beside the instrument panel and the ac blowing hot on one side and cold on the other. with the number of complaints i have seen on these two items, it shows without a shadow of a doubt to be a manufacturer defect. my family believes in chevy trucks but they should keep our loyalty but correcting the small manufacturer defect to prove they are the better product instead of leaving their loyal patrons to fix substandard items placed in a great truck.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i parked my truck in a bank parking lot after running errands. i went into the bank lobby, looked back, and noticed my headlights flashing. i returned to the truck, thinking i set off my panic alarm, only to find smoke filling the cabin. after the smoke cleared, i turned the ignition key to aux power and none of my electrical systems were working (e.g. windows, door locks, onstar, radio). after inspection, the chevy dealership found the main body wire harness had melted through from heat. the final analysis is that there is a short in the wire harness that caused the entire harness to melt. damage was limited to the harness and carpet because the short immediately drained the battery and did not allow the harness to heat up to a combustible temperature.

Reported in: CLARKSTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2GCEK13T461

SERVICE BRAKES

failed inspection for corroded brake lines.

Reported in: GORHAM ME || Crash: N || VIN #: 3GCEK14X46G

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

rotten brake lines. i looked at the brake lines while changing my oil. my truck has 47k on it. i called gm. they told me that i had to bring it to a dealer. i did. they confirmed that the brake lines are bad and need to be replaced. $1500 also the transmission cooling lines are leaking. i have been through almost all of the brake problems listed on this web cite. abs light comes on, twice, 2nd time i replaced the left hub bearing assembly. the 1st time the dealer replaced the front abs sensors. air bag light comes on, i replaced a bad front air bag sensor, right side. this truck is turning into a money pit!!!!! this new (rotten lines) issue is a safety issue as was the abs issue. gm needs to do a full recall and replace the brake lines before someone gets killed.