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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%)
Chart based on 79 repairs.
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 66 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Nebraska, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201863000 miUS $100 | Squeaky serpentine idler pulley. New idlers and belt. | ||
| May 201869000 miUS $200 | Front drivers wheel bearing. Slight noise that eventually made a scraping sound. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Arizona, United States - Aug 2006 | |||
| Aug 200616580 mi | Front drivers wheel hub bearing went bad. Entire wheel hub replaced under warranty | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201155000 miUS $120 | Evap canister | ||
| Oct 201482300 miUS $25 | Fuel evap canister | ||
| Jul 2016103000 miUS $160 | Pre Cat 02 Sensor, drivers side. Changed both sides. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 201164100 miUS $60 | Tailgate latch stopped working and unable to open tailgate. Mechanic found a broken plastic clip and replaced. | ||
| Mar 201167000 mi | Transmission shifts extremely hard into second from first and from second into first. Told to monitor the problem and if it gets worse or I can't stand it any longer, then bring it back and mechanic would replace shift solenoid. | ||
| Jun 201172000 miUS $500 | Transmission shifting hard between 1 and 2. Previous mechanic performed 50k transmission service and replaced fluid with full synthetic. Current mechanic replaced fluid 10k miles later with original fluid. Transmission shifts smooth now. | ||
| Aug 201175500 miUS $25 | Driver door suddenly became difficult to open. Shop lubed latch and striker. Problem not entirely fixed, but manageable. | ||
| Sep 201175000 miUS $25 | Tailgate latch surround fell off while driving. Purchased new and replaced. | ||
| Nov 201179700 miUS $400 | Driver upper control arm had begun to crack and problem noticed when front end dropped over 2 inches suddenly while driving. | ||
| Jan 201283800 miUS $65 | driver side suicide door handle broke. purchased new unit and replaced. | ||
| Apr 2015110700 miUS $800 | Fuel sensor failed in tank. Had to replace sensor in order to pass smog. | ||
| Sep 2015118000 miUS $600 | Replaced fuel pump failed again. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in California, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 2014200000 mi | Cat. Converter | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in North Dakota, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201059000 miUS $100 | Differential had to be replaced. The clicking was witnessed by a mechanic. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Minnesota, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Mar 201063000 miUS $500 | The truck was in limp mode (stuck in 3rd gear) with the check engine light on. The repair shop replaced the ignition switch twice and a voltage regulator inside the alternator. Wheel bearings on front right wheel made the truck undriveable. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in South Dakota, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201581000 mi | Fuel injector system service | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Alberta, Canada Sep 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 201669120 miC $100 | Leaking oil from rear main seal - patched leak and retopped oil | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Oct 2013105770 miUS $2231 | Replaced transmission and starter | ||
| Mar 2014113000 miUS $615 | Steering gear box | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Washington, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 201167000 mi | Dealer mechanic noticed the axle seals, transmission cooling lines, and engine cooling lines were all leaking. Replaced under extended certified warranty. | ||
| Jun 201170000 mi | The transmission (auto) only had 3rd gear. Faulty ignition switch was blocking the signals to the shift solenoid. Ignition switch was replaced. | ||
| Jul 201170000 mi | Faulty ignition switch prevented the transmission from shifting. Cooling fans were causing a subtle vibration. Fan assembly was replaced. The blower motor for the HVAC was making noise and vibrating. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 200811780 mi | Noticed clunk in steering - dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft under warranty. | ||
| Jul 200917980 mi | Mechanic noticed leaking steering rack during normal service - GM agreed to replace under warranty even though it had expired. | ||
| Jul 201230380 miC $190 | Water pump leaking - replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - May 2015 | |||
| Mar 200820000 mi | Had steering shaft bearing replaced. Also have steering whine when turning to the left--dealer unable to duplicate. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States Mar 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Mar 200940000 miUS $420000 | Replaced shocks for rattling in front end. Did not fix problem. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in North Carolina, United States - Oct 2006 | |||
| Oct 20065379 mi | Squeak in driver seat at adjuster lever. Repaired with Lithium grease. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Minnesota, United States Jan 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jun 200922000 mi | Body mount isolator installed. | ||
| Feb 201135000 mi | Front hubs and wheel bearing. Both sides. Replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Aug 201245000 mi | Oil Pan was leaking | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Michigan, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 2016192000 miUS $55 | Leaking water pump gasket. Replaced gasket and flushed old coolant. | ||
| Jun 2017202000 miUS $160 | Ac compressor replacement and recharge | ||
| Nov 2017204000 miUS $400 | Replace front rotors, pads, and calipers Replace transmission cooler return line Replace oil cooler block off plate gasket | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201593000 miUS $60 | Steering oil cooler rusted out, replaced cooler and low pressure lines | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States Dec 2007 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Nov 200722000 miUS $2500 | $2500 of Factory Warranty for I-Shaft, Tie Rods, bearings, bushings, and linkage on entire front end replaced | ||
| Aug 200830000 mi | The HVAC controller would engage with a 'bang' on fan speed number # 5. Actuator was replaced. The truck had been pulling to the right side, an alignment was paid for and within 500 miles, the pulling returned. Dealership diagnosed the tie rods being bad, replaced the tie rods and refunded alignment cost. Also replaced intermediate steering shaft. The front driver window literally fell into the door, as a result the regulator was replaced. | ||
| Sep 200830000 mi | The driver's window was slowing down and 'grinding' while it was going down. This was corrected by replacing the strip. The seat was creaking badly when it was sat in. It was taken apart and adjusted by the dealership. | ||
| Dec 200834000 mi | The truck would chirp but then go away. It turns out that during starts in temps below 40 degrees, it would chirp for 20 minutes or so and then go away until the next cold soak. It turned out to the the belt and pulley adjustment. | ||
| Jun 201057000 miUS $100 | PO449 Error Code, Replaced with Updated Evap Valve Solenoid Kit from GM. | ||
| Dec 201184000 miUS $200 | Alternator went dead (was original) | ||
| Aug 201293300 miUS $250 | Radiator was clogged. Replaced the radiator and flushed the entire cooling system out. | ||
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Georgia, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 2016118300 mi | POWER BRAKE BOOSTER/MASTER CYLINDER | ||
| Sep 2017128000 miUS $300 | water pump bad, changed belt also | ||
| Jul 2018135000 miUS $400 | Steering making noise. Thought it might be power steering pump. Took it to a shop. Pump showed no leaks but rack and pinion very wet. Replaced rack assembly, aligned front end. Good to go. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Oklahoma, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 2013118800 miUS $300 | Replaced intermediate steering shaft due to slack and popping noise. | ||
| Aug 2017179812 miUS $400 | Transmission would not go into Park, even though the selector was put in park. Vehicle would roll when in Park position. Technician found broken/frayed shift cables and replaced them. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201154000 miUS $300 | Motor for blower stopped working, so no heat or air. Wiring connection problem, wiring connectors very expensive. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 5-speed manual RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Nov 200933000 mi | loose steering | ||
| Mar 201036000 mi | AC servo malfunctioned gauge cluster replaced tie rod replaced | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
195-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Dec 201279000 miUS $275 | The truck went dead and would not start, we took it to a garage to begin with and he checked everything that it might have been but he could not find the problem. The dealership found a wire in the steering column that was bad and fixed. | ||
| Jun 2015106000 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. | ||
| Aug 2016123700 miUS $292 | I cannot remember exactly what the name of the part is, but it was a relay switch and a wire inside of it broke. My truck started going dead while I was driving but it usually started back up until it finally broke and I had it towed | ||
| Apr 2017130000 miUS $8 | When I had the last repair done on my truck my vent or AC fan was not working but when I got my truck back the fan was working but in March the fan just quit working again. My neighbor across the street looked at it and said it was not the fuse or compressor, but he couldn't find the problem so it is still not working because I don't have the money to take it to the shop | ||
| Sep 2017136000 mi | The wiring to the blower motor has apparently corroded all the way through and the fan is not working. We have not been able to get this fixed yet. | ||
| Feb 2018141000 miUS $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. Headlight replaced | ||
| Apr 2018142000 mi | Truck was put on a computer two different times and both times the number five injector showed some kind of problems | ||
| Oct 2018142000 miUS $367 | The wiring to the fan for the air and heater was corroded in two and we had to have it repaired, the wiring had to be replaced and a new pig tail installed. Number 5 injector failed according to computer. I ordered the fuel injector assembly from Rock auto, I ordered the entire part that included all of the injectors and the regulator. The mechanic put it on my truck and put it all back together, but when he started it to see if it was going to run good he said it started pouring gas. After calling the Chevrolet dealership he found out that on the 2006 4.3 liter motor has no return line from the injector assembly regulator to the gas tank, on some but not all of 2006 trucks. Well I could not send it back because It had been installed and gas had run through it so he had to take the injectors out of the new assembly and put it in the new assembly and he said it was very had. The mechanic did get it done and it is running as good as new. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Sep 200826000 miUS $2500 | Radiator leak. Power steering pump bad, tie rod ends bad. | ||
| Jul 200934000 miUS $450 | Rotted out transmission cooler lines. | ||
| Jul 201040000 miUS $1700 | Door handle, $200. Anti-lock brakes, $500. 4WD front hub, $1,000. | ||
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