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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3GCEC14X96G236578 · Checked Sep 30, 2026
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3GCEC14X96G•••••• 2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2006 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (4 vs 2).

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309on the model
184builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 3 Power Train 1 Hydraulic 1

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Service Brakes Aug 2017
Brake line completely rusted through on front, left side near wheel. Inspection of lines revealed significant rust on all brake lines. No braking action at all when I tried to stop, brake fluid poured out and I had to use parking brake to stop vehicle. Occurred when I was…
Power Train Jun 2006
The manual transmission on my 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500 has a problem. When the clutch is pressed you can not shift, or it is very difficult to shift gears. And the dealers service department says chevrolet designed all standard transmission vehicles to work this way. They…
Service Brakes Jan 2015
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. While driving 10 mph, the brake pedal shook when it was depressed. The failure recurred several times. The dealer stated that the sensor was rusted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
Service Brakes Oct 2012
Brake lines ruptured and brake pedal went to floor. Stopped using emergency brake

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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 3GCEC14X96G236578 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.