2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2006 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2006 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 359 | 782 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 772 | 329 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 66 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–17 | 16–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,664 mi | 73,908 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 16 | 242 |
| Suspension | 29 | 154 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 147 |
| Service Brakes | 118 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 76 |
| Power Train | 28 | 56 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 53 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 48 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 93 | 264 |
| Brake problems | 28 | 7 |
| Stalling | 12 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 14 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 46 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 30 |
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2006 Toyota Tacoma
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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.