2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls and problems
No recalls and 178 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the front impact sensor failed and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to provide a replacement part because the part was no longer manufactured. The manufacturer was notified of…
265/75R16 9100 miles driven mostly on pavement with loads well within the vehicle capacity and never off road. Tires were rotated several months prior, about 100 miles ago and damage was not noted. Bubble appeared on sidewall which was noticed while parked; Tire shop dismounted the tire to inspect for possible causes…
On 31 Dec 21, I drove the vehicle to the car wash, after the wash was completed, I drove the vehicle approx. 1/2 mile down the road. I pulled in to a fast food lane to order a meal. While I was stopped that speaker ordering the Air bags deployed. I was not moving or struck my another vehicle. If had happen when I was…
ANYTIME A TRAILER IS FIRST ATTACHED, THE TRUCK WILL RANDOMLY GO INTO REDUCED POWER MODE WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AS THE TRUCK CAN TO THIS AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN TRAFFIC. IT WILL DO THIS A FEW TIMES UNTIL THE PCM "LEARNS" THERE IS A TRAILER ATTACHED. GM IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND ISSUED SERVICE BULLETIN…
GOING DOWN A SNOWY GRAVEL ROAD AND LOST CONTROL. HIT A DITCH/SNOW BANK HEAD ON AT APPROX. 30MPH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AS A RESULT DRIVER SUSTAINED HAND INJURY, A BROKEN JAW REQUIRING SURGERY, AND OTHER MINOR BODILY INJURIES. VEHICLE HAD 313,000 MILES
Silverado 2500 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 449 | 23 | 8 |
| 2004 | 0 | 368 | 19 | 10 |
| 2005 | 0 | 269 | 14 | 15 |
| 2006 | 0 | 178 | 14 | 8 |
| 2007 | 3 | 204 | 10 | 9 |
| 2008 | 4 | 191 | 5 | 4 |
| 2009 | 5 | 61 | 6 | 3 |
Across all years, the 2003 Silverado 2500 has the most complaints (449). All Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years →
Questions
- Does the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- Owners have filed 178 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (46 complaints), followed by power train (32).
- How many 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 14 of 178 complaints report a crash and 8 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 9, 2026.