2006 Chevrolet Silverado suspension problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. *tr”
filed Aug 5, 2014
“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. *tr”
filed Sep 27, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
06-03-09-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2017
Suspension problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 Silverado | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 Silverado | 12 | 10% |
| 2012 Silverado | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Silverado | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Silverado | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 Silverado | 19 | 6% |
| 2004 Silverado | 21 | 3% |
| 2003 Silverado | 28 | 4% |
| 2002 Silverado | 29 | 4% |
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.