Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has 39 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
39
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTUR...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | ENGINE | Service Engine Soon light came on while driving. Code P0327 - Knock Sensor 1, Circuit Low Input (Ba... |
| Dec 12, 2016 | ENGINE | MY 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 EXTENDED CAB HAS JUST OVER 116000 MILES ON IT AND THERE IS A LOUD KNOCK... |
| Sep 23, 2016 | ENGINE | MY VEHICLE IS BURNING MORE OIL THAN NORMAL. I PURCHASED THE PICKUP ON AUG 10, 2016 AND THE DAY PRIOR... |
| May 14, 2015 | ENGINE | GM MAD A FAULTY BOLT DESIGN AND NO ONE IS HOLDING THEM ACCOUNTABLE. I HAVE 3 BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLTS A... |
| Feb 7, 2015 | ENGINE | NOTICED A PECULIAR EXHAUST NOTE SOMEWHAT LIKE A TICK THAT WAS REMINESCENT OF AN EXHAUST LEAK. TOOK V... |
| Jan 26, 2015 | ENGINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE... |
| Oct 31, 2014 | ENGINE | BROKEN/LOOSE BOLTS ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING TAPPING AND EXHAUST AND EMISSIONS LEAK. *TR |
| Feb 10, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | THE LINE RUNNING FROM THE TRANSMISSION TO THE RADIATOR IS EXTREMELY PRONE TO LEAKING DUE TO A WEAK/I... |
| Aug 1, 2013 | ENGINE | 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 WITH 5.3L V8 MAKES TICKING NOISE WHEN COLD. EXHAUST SMELL IN PASSENGER... |
| May 31, 2013 | ENGINE | DURAMAX DIESEL TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT. SECOND IDENTICAL OCCURRENCE, SEE ODI NUMBER 10522941. WORK... |
| Jun 23, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | I PURCHASED 2006 SILVERADO NEW AND AFTER THE 1ST YEAR NOTICED RUSTING. JUST BEFORE IT CAME OFF WARR... |
| Feb 1, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER MOTOR OPERATED C... |
| Jan 11, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS ... |
| Dec 10, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | BOLT HEAD IS SNAPPED OFF ON THE LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD ON THE REAR MOST BOLT. I KNOW OF MANY OTHERS W... |
| Jan 19, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK DOWN THE FREEWAY, THE ENGINE LIGHT SUDDENLY CAME ON AND A WARNING APPEARED ON... |
| Jan 12, 2011 | ENGINE | THERE HAS BEEN A LONG TIME PROBLEM OF BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON 1999 TO 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO ... |
| Jan 2, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 6.6 LITER TURBO DIESEL. TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES ARE LEAKING. BOTH THE LO... |
| Oct 28, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | SUDDEN FAILURE OF HEATER FAN. NO BLOWER SPEEDS. MELTED WIRING UNDER DASH. SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BY... |
| Oct 10, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I OWN A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO TRUCK. I HAVE NOTICED A TICKING WILE THE TRUCKS ENGINE IS COLD. I H... |
| Oct 8, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I BOUGHT A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB USED FROM BILL BYRD KIA IN PANAMA CITY FLORIDA ON ... |