The vehicle dossier US · 2006
2006 Chevrolet
SILVERADO 2500Problems & recalls
177 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Brakes appears in 71 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 177 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.
52,000 miles is the median among 165 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 30,000–80,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
1 recall campaign on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
STEERINGCampaign 06E010000
Reported concern
CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE PITMAN ARM CAN SHEAR OFF DUE TO A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE CONDITION, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Manufacturer’s stated response
FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.
Read campaign 06E010000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
689 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
PIP5601CThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.NHTSA ID 11020816
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11020816 at NHTSAPIT5074RThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.NHTSA ID 11019074
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11019074 at NHTSAPIT5074RThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.NHTSA ID 11019073
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11019073 at NHTSAPIT5074RThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.NHTSA ID 11019072
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11019072 at NHTSA23-NA-001This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.NHTSA ID 11017252
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11017252 at NHTSAPIP5358DThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a …NHTSA ID 11014455
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11014455 at NHTSA03-06-01-023IThis service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.NHTSA ID 11012907
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11012907 at NHTSA03-06-01-023HThis service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.NHTSA ID 11010544
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11010544 at NHTSA02-00-89-002XThis service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).NHTSA ID 11008956
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11008956 at NHTSAPIT3271PThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested an…NHTSA ID 11007208
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11007208 at NHTSAGeneral CommunicationVehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updatin…NHTSA ID 11006621
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
Campaign / software reference: General Communication
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11006621 at NHTSA01-06-01-011PThis service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.NHTSA ID 11007091
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11007091 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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