2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 7% of all 541 complaints for this model year. That is #20 highest engine complaint count among 21 Silverado 1500 model years. These complaints report 2 fires and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 64,297 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 38
- 7% of 541
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 64,297 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 22, 2006, latest Sep 9, 2023.
Engine recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- NHTSA 06V289000Aug 3, 2006Engine38,439 vehicles
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 fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
Risk: If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.
Engine complaints by Silverado 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 64,297 miles.
- Which Chevrolet Silverado 1500 year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has the most engine complaints (433), compared with 38 for the 2006.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 concerns the engine: 06V289000.