2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2006

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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (8%)

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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (60%)

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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

204000 mi

US $400
Replace front rotors, pads, and calipers 

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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

118300 mi POWER BRAKE BOOSTER/MASTER CYLINDER 

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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

106000 mi I started getting messages that said I needed to service the brake system, my husband checked my fluid and it was very low. My husband put some fluid in and that took care of that, but we do not know why the fluid was low. 
141000 mi

US $90
The brake pads on the front needed to be replaced, it was just a normal brake job except that on the drivers side the rotor was the wrong size, it was too small and it wore the brake pad weird. I am going to get the right size rotor put on truck. 

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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

40000 mi

US $1700
Anti-lock brakes, $500. 

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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brake Problems

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