2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2006 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2006 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 357 | 616 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 771 | 99 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–17 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 28 | 220 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 174 |
| Service Brakes | 118 | 5 |
| Engine | 7 | 82 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 74 |
| Electrical System | 48 | 30 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 61 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 53 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 93 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 28 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 59 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 29 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 65 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2006 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.