2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Body Problems
- 6
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the undercarriage was rusted. In addition, the brake and steering warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to cape cod carz ([redacted], hyannis, ma 02601, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be welded. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure…
ODI 11252370
Body · Service Brakes
Frame and suspension components excessive rusting to the point of failure. Leaf spring shackle failed last year, causing leaf spring to put a hole in truck bed while driving. Brakes lines rusted to failure last week and caused near brake loss while operating. Had to use e-brake to avoid hitting my garage. Cross members supporting shock failed. Gas tank about to fall off due to rust failure. Cannot drive truck.…
ODI 11002931
Body · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the frame, body, and brake lines were all rusted out. Best chevrolet ([redacted], hingham, ma 02043, [redacted]) was contacted and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 212,000. *tt*jb
ODI 11246737
Body
There is extreme frame rust causing the spare tire mount to become detached from the frame while driving along the highway. Fortunately this happened on a secondary road in south west virginia. The shock absorber was the only thing that held the spare tire mount from coming completely loose from the truck. After inspecting the frame, there is excessive rust on the main frame and one of the cross members is nearly…
ODI 10788130
Body · Electrical System · Service Brakes
First off there's very little snow here so the body and frame isn't rusting out because of that but its definitely rusting very bad the brake lines have rusted completely in half the transmission has went out twice the oil gauge don't work there have been times the motor knocked but then smoothed out again i've been a chevy fan my entire life but the company isn't up to standard's of the consumers in my book if your…
ODI 10653219
Body
Paint corroded around 3rd brake light dealer (chevy) where purchased is out of business. Paint default? *tr
ODI 10491743