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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2GCEK13T961••••••2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
309on the model
184builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 2Wheels 1Latches/locks/linkages 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashJun 2016
Was traveling approximately 55 mph down a state highway. After coming around a blind curve, came upon stopped traffic due to road work. Applied pressure to brake pedal when pedal went soft and depressed all the way to the floor. After releasing brakes and pushing again still had…
Air BagsJun 2019
Takata recall. The service airbag soon light is on
Electrical SystemMay 2016
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost engine power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that it needed to be completely reprogrammed and the ignition control module harness needed…
WheelsJan 2010
Had been out of town for week-end. Was returning and traveling north on I-65 towards montgomery, alabama. Exited I-65 north to make a gas stop at greenville, alabama. Upon reaching yield sign noticed loud scraping, crunching, popping noise coming from left front of vehicle.…
Electrical SystemMar 2012
I was driving my 2006 chevy silverado 1500, 4-door. I had my wife and two children in the truck. When we got to our destination, my daughter could not open her door (rear driver side door). I confirmed the doors were unlocked by using the automatic lock/unlock feature I have on…
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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 2GCEK13T961190826 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.