2006 Chevrolet Silverado service brakes problems
83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. While driving 35 mph and attempting to decrease in speed, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…”
filed Nov 17, 2015
“This vehicle has had multiple brake issues since new. First off, it goes through front brake pads and rotors too frequently. First replaced around 25k and again around 60k. This vehicle has mostly been used for long highway trips, ny to fl etc., not around town. Used in rural area. Next, several…”
filed Nov 12, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2017
Service Brakes problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 31 | 25% |
| 2015 Silverado | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 Silverado | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 Silverado | 9 | 13% |
| 2011 Silverado | 5 | 7% |
| 2010 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Silverado | 21 | 11% |
| 2005 Silverado | 61 | 19% |
| 2004 Silverado | 122 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.