2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- steering wheel · 6 records
- taken independent · 4 records
- steering shaft · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel shook, the brakes made a scraping noise, and the abs warning indicator illuminated. While the contact attempted to decelerate and turn the vehicle, the front driver's side wheel detached from the hub. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing or repairs. The…
ODI 11089080
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Wheels
My truck has had 2 sets of brakes 4 wheel speed sensors another set of calipers and new tires. The brake locked pulling my boat thank god it was raining outside . The sterring wheel is shaking, i got another alinement that did not help, so i went to see the wheels need balanced and it did not take care of sterring wheel shaking. I really dont like the my water spilling in the drink holer because my truck is shaking.…
ODI 10423903
Steering
STEERING NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN. *TR
ODI 10349546
Steering
We had a recall in the past on the steering column rattling. The dealership repaired it and it has started it again and it is worse than ever. The vehicle only has 59000. Miles on it. And we were told by davis chevrolet in lexington nc that it could not be repaired again. So i wanted to find out what is going to be done about it.
ODI 11013063
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel was not aligned correctly and he had to constantly move the steering wheel in order to keep the vehicle straight. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10448980
Steering · Wheel Bearing
Failure of left front wheel bearing on a 2006 1500 silverado z71 crew cab. Grinding noise had been coming from the driver's side front wheel intermittently for a few months but not consistently. Truck was taken in to have all four tires changed at 54590 miles. Dayton ohio grismer auto service technicians informed me that the front left wheel bearing was wore out and needed replaced before they could finish changing…
ODI 10306637
Steering
My 2006 chevy silverado has developed a rattle in the steering at 10,000 miles now at 45,000 it has got worse. After speaking with several chevy truck owners 2003-2006 they are experiencing the same problem some with 80,000 miles are rattling all the time i believe this has became a recall issue unreported. The dealership tells me a universal joint in the steering column needs replace at $230.00 my 1991 silverado…
ODI 10290740
Steering
Intermittent steering shaft and column bearing makes clunking noise and gradually becomes harder to steer over time. Even after replacing the column the problem will return about every 10,000 - 20,000 miles! This also gives excessive tire ware. This is an accident waiting to happen! *tr
ODI 10294282
Steering
Clunking noise when turning at low speeds. Dealer says it is a common problem. It is in the intermediate steering shaft and there is no reliable fix for the problem. If you replace the part the problem returns in a short time. *tr
ODI 10346878
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized for a few seconds. Additionally, the front end of the vehicle vibrated severely. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times for the replacement of the intermediate drive shaft on three visits. The brake lines, transmission cooling lines and intermediate steering shaft…
ODI 10578841
Steering
Sometimes loose power steering when turning the wheel then works again
ODI 11093586
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Lower Arm · Steering · Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly · Tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the steering catch fractured and caused the wheel to fracture. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the power steering pump. In addition, the contact mentioned that the front suspension…
ODI 10454353
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Dt*: the contact stated when having to avoid an obstacle above 40 mph, steering and braking must occur to avoid rollover. The dealership was unable to determine a problem.
ODI 10171321
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 mph there was a popping sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic applied lubrication to the steering shaft. The failure continued after the lubrication was applied. The contact stated there was a manufacture recall for the…
ODI 10481533
Steering
The intermediate shaft on the steering wheel column is loose. The dealer and manufacturer have told me that they are aware of this problem, but there is no fix for it. The front end on the vehicle will feel loose and bounce while driving over uneven pavement and bumps and more so while driving on freeways. The vehicle feels unsafe. All the do is put more lube in the shaft and tell me i have to deal with it. I am…
ODI 10176136
Rotor · Steering · Suspension · Tires · Wheels
Front end out of alignment constantly, tires wear out, dealership has replaced or refinished rotors three or more times and this problem continues, the engine while lightly accelerating make a noise, dealer said he could not hear this noise. I am trying to lemon law this vehicle because the front end is a weak manufacturer front end and not designed properly. *jb
ODI 10185135