2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 41
- 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.
Among these 41 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- stopping distance · 8 records
- brake lines · 6 records
- brake pedal · 6 records
- safety issue · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- brake problems · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2006 chevy 1500 pickup with 37,000 miles antilock brakes always on causing longer stopping distances. Had brakes repaired twice. I also owned a 2002 chevy pu with brake problems and my son had a 2001 chevy 2500 hd pickup and a 2002 chevy tahoe with brake problems. Canada also recalled brakes on chevy pu's. *tr
ODI 10306252
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Ref: 2006 silverado z71. The abs system on my vehicle routinely engages (releases brake pressure) during slowdown in the 3-8 mph speed range. This engagement requires longer stopping distances and can lead to dangerous situations in the last portion of a stop. This safety issue with my 2006 vehicle is identical to the one nhtsa identified for these same type vehicles 2005 and prior. Although maintenance has not been…
ODI 10295908
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Winter of 09-10 experienced activation of antilock brakes at speeds of 5mph or lower nearly every braking opportunity. After the truck glided part way into an intersection (antilock pump activated but no stopping occurred, just pedal resistance) i removed the abs fuse to regain standard brakes. Nothing more has been done. *tr
ODI 10333921
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2006 silverado 1500. Unintended low speed abs activation. When coming to a stop, the abs activates when not neccesary, dry/clean pavement. This causes an increase in stopping distance by 15-20 feet making rear end collision inevitable. I notified gm, they stated there was a recall for exactly the problem i described, but my vehicle does not fall within the model year involved, i asked if they were going to expand…
ODI 10307366
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at speeds of 10 mph applying the brakes, there was an unusual noise coming from the brakes. There was also an increase in stopping distance. The failure would occur intermittently and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The dealer serviced the brakes and advised the contact that there was no lubricant applied to…
ODI 10326598
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2006 silverado [ after dealer changed front brake pads] started low speed abs activation. I almost went through a stop sign. Dealer says over 36,000 no warranty work. I had to remove abs fuse to drive truck. I had 36,300 miles at time if occurrence. *tr
ODI 10325218
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Unwanted abs activation on 2006 chevrolet silverado truck due to defective/corroded hub/bearing assembly-wheel speed sensor. Unwanted abs activation between 4 and 10 mph thereby increasing stopping distance. Gm issued a recall for prior model years of same vehicle with the same issue under #05068c: product safety - front wheel speed sensor corrosion - ( march 6, 2008). *tr
ODI 10289226
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 5 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the abs activates on its own and increases the stopping distance. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer a few times, where it currently remains. The dealer stated that the abs sensor has corroded and needs to be replaced. The manufacturer will not replace the sensor for free, even though there is a recall for…
ODI 10247649
Constant Velocity Joint · Front · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact leases a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at various speeds, the abs indicator illuminated and then dimmed. Approximately three days later, while driving at highway speeds the contact heard scraping noises coming from the front driver's side tire and the vehicle shimmied. The vehicle was driven to a gas station and was losing braking power. The gas station attendant determined that the…
ODI 10243839
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Bought it new, replaced battery in 6 months, have replaced headlights and back lights twice, the truck shimmies while braking, engine light keeps coming on, engine heats up while idling, shall i continue? I have purchased gmc prior to this chevrolet. I do like the product but gmc has incredible customer service for these types of problems. Chevrolet will not provide you with a loaner and can never duplicate the…
ODI 10243226
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake pads have cut into rotor on both left and right front disc. Took it back to dealer and took them off and resurfaced the rotor and pads. Would not replace! After driving home about 30 miles rotors were already starting to groove again! *tr
ODI 10234199
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Our 2006 chevy silverado was making a slight humming noise. My husband thought he would need to change his brake pad. The hum was more on turns and went braking. Then on june the 13, 2006 , while driving, the whole hub/bearing everything broke off the right front tire. We had it towed to the local dealership. After inspecting the truck. They stated the we improperly fail to maintain are vehicle. He stated that he…
ODI 10231256
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 40 mph, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle and it stalled. She took the vehicle to the dealer several times and they replaced the front suspension stabilizer shaft bracket. She took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that the rotors failed. The rotors are not covered under warranty; therefore, the dealer wants to charge $400 for…
ODI 10256702
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Purchased 2006 chevrolet silverado 1/2 ton pickup truck new. At 2400 miles, i started experiencing a pulsating in the brakes that created a severe shimmy in the steering wheel when the brakes became warm. The dealer resurfaced the two front rotors. The problem continued. At 6500 miles, the dealer stated the drums were out of round and replaced them. At 13,000 miles, problem still persisted and dealer replaced front…
ODI 10241627
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated when he stepped on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle he heard a rattling & popping noise. The failure mileage was 10,000, the current mileage was 13,000. The contact took the vehicle to the for repairs, and the dealer lubricated something on the vehicle. The contact has a repair order. *ak
ODI 10181967
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
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