2006 Chevrolet Silverado service brakes, hydraulic problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2006 chevrolet silverado lt. Consumer is concerned about issues with rusting brake lines on gm pickup trucks.*ta an inspection revealed, the brake lines were rusted on the consumers vehicle. Jb”
filed Jan 5, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while attempting to come to a complete stop, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle and the emergency brake had to be engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that all of the brake…”
filed Sep 15, 2014
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, Hydraulic problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Silverado | 13 | 7% |
| 2005 Silverado | 26 | 8% |
| 2004 Silverado | 84 | 14% |
| 2003 Silverado | 130 | 19% |
| 2002 Silverado | 245 | 35% |
| 2001 Silverado | 306 | 35% |
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.