I have found that the steel lines running along the frame rails are rusting and found a patch in one place and the possibility of more leaks happening.

- Pittsfield , MA, USA

Every brake gas and cooling line rusted. I have looked at other vehicles of same year and miles different makes. No where as rusted as my 06 Silverado.

- Johnston, RI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated there was excessive noise in the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop where failure was found on the front wheel bearings. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the complete wheel bearing assembly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate current mileage was 29,744. The failure mileage was 26,955.

- Springfield, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that noise emitted from the steering column. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the steering gear box and pitman needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the front bearings and bushings were previously replaced. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage is 64,000. Updated 07/13/12 updated 07/18/12

- Livingston, TX, USA

The left rear shock absorber mount tore completely through and separated from the main axle housing. Because the hydraulic brake line was mounted to the shock mount, when the mount failed, the shock absorber extended fully and ruptured the brake line to the left rear wheel. This resulted in a total loss of brakes while attempting to exit interstate highway 40 at 65 mph. At no time did the driver information center on the dash indicate a problem with the brakes. After using electric trailer brakes to slow and stop the vehicle combination, the vehicle was able to be moved to a parking area. Upon shutting off the ignition, a notice came on the driver information center stating, "service brakes soon". upon examination, the master brake reservoir was down to approximately 50%. the left rear shock absorber, the brake line and the shock mounting bracket were all hanging approximately 4" above the pavement. The trailer being hauled was less than 1/2 of the rated tow weight and the vehicle had been operated on the interstate highway system for almost 5 weeks with no offroad or heavy hauling. When temporary repairs were made at a wingfoot truck center, the mechanic who welded the shockmount back to the axle housing indicated that he had seen two failures at the same point in the past 6 months. He thought that one was a 2007 GMC 2500 hd and my 2500 hd Chevrolet diesel. According to the service manager at lenlyall Chevrolet in Aurora, co there was no failure of the braking system proportioning valve because none was present in the hydro brake system installed on the vehicle. All other shock mounts were examined and found to be ok.. at this time GM is refusing to take any further action due to the fact that repairs were already temporarily made.

- Aurora, CO, USA

I am writing to report what I believe to be a critical problem with the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. It is very likely, from what I have read from other owners' reports, that the problem is not exclusive to the year 2006. It may well pertain to several other years for this model produced around the same time. I purchased a new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup in September of 2006. Only a short time after the 36,000 mile warranty ended I had to replace the wheel bearing assembly on the passenger's side. The licensed mechanic replaced it with a universal bearing for a cost to me of $250. This was a much better price than other estimates I received. This occurred in 2008. After only 15 months, this same bearing had to be replaced again at another expense of $250. The mechanic determined in both instances that the damage was caused by extensive rust on the hubs of the assembly due to poor design of the system. The area where we live has an elevation of 4200 feet. We live along the spine of the appalachian mountains of northwestern North Carolina, where the winters are quite severe with icy roads and therefore needing to be treated with salt during much of the winter months. This rust is leading to damage to the ABS system or brake line as the salt gets into the bearing. This then is causing an unsafe condition in which a much longer stopping distance takes place when the brakes are applied. In addition, it causes a jerking or grabbing motion rather than the usually smooth movement of normal anti-locking braking systems. Today, for the third time since owning the truck, I have again had to replace one of the wheel-bearing assemblies. This time is was to the driver's side assembly which makes a replacement being needed twice to the passenger side wheel and once to the driver side wheel.

- Bakersville, NC, USA

Both right and left front wheel bearings/hubs failed within 2000 miles of each other, onset of problem was sudden from detection of gringing noise to wobble and possible lose of tire (approximately 3 miles) current mileage 59,500.

- Westlake, OH, USA

2006 Chevy truck with brake system and suspension problems. Customer states he has had problems with this vehicle since he purchased it. Consumer wants to have this vehicle checked. The consumer stated the brakes made a noise and would shake when coming to a stop. The consumer removed the wheels and discovered the rotors had grooved out pretty badly for a vehicle that only had 20,000 miles. When the consumer went to the dealer the last time, they informed him they would replace the brakes one more time and after that the warranty would end. Updated 12/12/2007 the consumer stated drivers front door harder to close than passenger and the consumer further stated hearing noise in lft wheel area. Updated 12/12/07

- Sylacauga, AL, USA

- the contact has a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd pickup with an odometer reading of 11500 miles. While driving kat 30 mph and faster if the vehicle came in contact with a rough or uneven patch of road the front end started to bounce up and down, and became hard to control. The contact took the vehicle to mayhew Chevrolet, and they found that the truck had a tire tread deviation which was a possible reason for the failure. The consumer stated the rear of the vehicle looses contact with the road. Updated 01/29/07.

- Frostburg , MD, USA

: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on dry roads, the vehicle vibrated roughly. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the cause of the problem was a beam frame shake; meaning that that the bed of the truck was too long, causing the frame to flex and vibrate while moving. The consumer was told the problem could not be fixed. Uddated

- Moab, UT, USA

: the contact stated that the vehicle consistently has problems with a vibration throughout the whole vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not find the cause for the vibration and therefore could not service the vehicle.

- Redmond, OR, USA

: the contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle vibrated and caused excessive tire wear. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire dealer who determined the vehicle had a problem that caused the wear on the tires but they could not determine what the problem was. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined nothing was wrong with it.

- Underwood, IN, USA