2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems
31 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 43,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 43,000 miles, and 83% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Drivers side rear axle and tire came off the vehicle, causing 2006 silverado to wreck. Air bag did not deploy. We were on the entrance ramp to I-95 when suddenly truck turned toward concrete guard rail. After hitting rail head on and skidding across entrance ramp hitting rail ( several times) vehicle came to a complete stop. Tire and axel were (left rear-driver side) gone. Truck is totaled. Air bag did not deploy.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle shimmied in the front and rear at 40-60 MPH. The contact was unable to see out of the rear view and passenger side mirrors due to the severe vibration. The dealership informed the contact there was a problem with the frame on the 1999-2006 model years of these vehicles and they were unable to correct the problem. The right side door was hard to shut. Updated 09/13/06.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Brakes 174 complaints
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Air bags 24 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Body & structure 16 complaints