2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 engine problems
16 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact noticed smoke rising from the hood of the parked vehicle. He lifted the hood and flames were present. The fire department extinguished the fire. The dealer was not notified and the cause of failure was unknown. The vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.
Upon starting my truck, the oil pressure gauge immediately goes to 80 with no acceleration. At this point, there is no noise or other lights coming on to warn of other problems. This problem started a few days ago. When truck is in motion the oil pressure gauge continues to stay on 80. I know the 2006 chevy 2500 heavy duty 4x4 have had recalls on different things, but need to see if this is a problem for other chevy trucks as well.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- Brakes 72 complaints
- Transmission 22 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints