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1GCHK23D16F••••••2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
143on the model
77builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedService Brakes 2Suspension 1Structure 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingfireSep 2007
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact noticed smoke rising from the hood of the parked vehicle. He lifted the hood and flames were present. The fire department extinguished the fire. The dealer was not notified and the cause of failure was unknown. The…
WheelsJan 2014
Purchased a set of 4 .federal couragia mt 33/12.50/20 from sd wheelcorp in april 2012. After approx 16000 miles 2 of the four have tread/belt separation creating bubbles on the tires. The tires have always been rotated and correct pressure was maintained. This is a defective and…
Service BrakesMay 2012
Driving home from store only to have a vehicle stop short in front of me. Applied brakes and to my surprise the pedal went to the floor. Luckily I had room to maneuver around traffic and avoid an accident. Vehicle was towed to repair shop and I was told left front break line…
VisibilityOct 2010
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500hd. The vehicle was parked in the driveway within twenty fours she noticed the back window was shattered but still intact. As the doors was opened some of the glass shattered out of it. The dealer and the manufacturer was contacted…
SteeringJun 2008
Steering column knock in my chevrolet 2500 hd silverado. Problem occurred sometime around 38k miles. Was told by dealer it was a broken steering arm. Now at 65k miles and having the same knocking sound in the steering column
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GCHK23D16F248416 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.