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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GCHK23U66F••••••2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
143on the model
77builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedPower Train 2Air Bags 1Visibility 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
VisibilityfireJan 2011
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the heat would not activate on the high setting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the heater switch was found to be melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…
Electrical SystemFeb 2018
Upon starting my truck, the oil pressure gauge immediately goes to 80 with no acceleration. At this point, there is no noise or other lights coming on to warn of other problems. This problem started a few days ago. When truck is in motion the oil pressure gauge continues to stay…
Air BagsJul 2012
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the anti-theft alarm sounded while the vehicle was parked. The contact discovered that the alarm was triggered by the front air bags deploying independently. The contact stated that the failure caused the radio…
Power TrainSep 2011
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500. While in reverse at approximately 5 mph, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics where the mechanic advised that the transfer case would…
Power TrainJun 2008
Loud squeal noise in the transmission of 2006 chevy silverado when it runs in low gear and when it is in drive and shifts from low to high gear. The truck was taken back to the dealer 2 times and we were told it was a normal noise for the 4l80e transmission. We took it to…
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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 1GCHK23U66F120561 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.