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2006 Chevrolet Silverado Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has 45 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado

Brakes
313
Electrical
73
Powertrain
69
Steering
52
Suspension
45
Engine
39
Airbags
38
Tires
34
Other
21
Structure
18
Visibility
15
Wheels
13
Fuel System
12
Lights
9
Speed Control
9
Seats
9

45

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 15, 2020SUSPENSION,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDUE TO FAULTY UNDERCOATING FROM FACTORY THE BACK CROSSMEMBERS ROT AND CAUSE SHOCKS TO BECOME DISPLAC...
Jul 18, 2017SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PERFORMING REGUL...
Aug 3, 2014SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHILE LOOKING OVER MY TRUCK PRIOR TO INSPECTION I DISCOVERED THREE CROSS MEMBERS TOTALLY RUSTED THRU...
Oct 1, 2013SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESI HAVE FOUND THAT THE STEEL LINES RUNNING ALONG THE FRAME RAILS ARE RUSTING AND FOUND A PATCH IN ONE...
Sep 10, 2013SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEVERY BRAKE GAS AND COOLING LINE RUSTED. I HAVE LOOKED AT OTHER VEHICLES OF SAME YEAR AND MILES DIFF...
Apr 1, 2013SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESROTTEN BRAKE LINES. I LOOKED AT THE BRAKE LINES WHILE CHANGING MY OIL. MY TRUCK HAS 47K ON IT. I C...
Oct 27, 2011SUSPENSIONTHE LEFT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT TORE COMPLETELY THROUGH AND SEPARATED FROM THE MAIN AXLE HOUSING....
Aug 25, 2011SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS EXCESSIVE NOISE IN THE...
Feb 8, 2011SUSPENSIONTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH ENTERING A DR...
Dec 8, 2010SUSPENSIONTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HE HEARD A VER...
Nov 20, 2010SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A...
Nov 15, 2010SUSPENSIONAT 36,000 MILES I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHE...
Aug 1, 2010SUSPENSION,AIR BAGSDRIVERS SIDE REAR AXLE AND TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING 2006 SILVERADO TO WRECK. AIR BAG DID N...
Apr 5, 2010SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTI...
Jan 15, 2010SUSPENSIONBOUGHT MY 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO GM CERTIFIED WITH ONLY 40,300 AND OUR FAMILY TOOK A VACATION SOUT...
Dec 17, 2009SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND FROM...
Oct 26, 2009SUSPENSIONA ROARING SOUND BEGAN IN THE FRONT LEFT HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY ON MY 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Z-71 ON ...
Oct 14, 2009SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPE...
May 17, 2009SUSPENSIONTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEE...
Feb 9, 2009SUSPENSIONFRONT HUB/WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT 37,000 MILES. *TR

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