YearToAvoid

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

65/100

#8 most-complained of 21 Silverado 2500 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 177 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 65 out of 100 — #8 highest of 21 Silverado 2500 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is brakes (71 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 14 crashes, 8 fires, and 7 injuries.

Complaints
177
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
14 / 8
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes71 (40%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain32 (18%)
  3. Engine20 (11%)
  4. Steering18 (10%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires18 (10%)
  6. Electrical System14 (8%)
  7. Structure & Body13 (7%)
  8. Airbags7 (4%)
  9. Other7 (4%)
  10. Fuel System6 (3%)
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints: complaints filed per quarter132005 Q42007 Q42009 Q32011 Q22013 Q12014 Q42016 Q32019 Q4
213 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q4 to 2024 Q2; peak 2009 Q4 (13).

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2006 compared with other Silverado 2500 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid9526909
2006Caution651770—
2007Avoid902043—
2008Avoid751914—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ranks #8 of 21 among Silverado 2500 model years (Complaint Index 65/100, verdict: Caution). It has 177 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (71 complaints), transmission & powertrain (32 complaints), and engine (20 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 52,000 miles.
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.