Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Dash Wiring problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Instrument Panel problems |
At approximately 2:30 am, November 10th, my husband had just gotten back from the store, and had turned the truck off. The keys were not in the ignition at the time. He was sitting in the truck for about 10 minutes, when he noticed smoke coming from the dashboard. Read details...
Was driving my 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd and turned on the air conditioner. I began to smell an odor similar to trash burning. I turned off the ac and turned on just the air fan at which time the truck cab filled with smoke. Read details...
The contact stated the instrument cluster did not work at all. The manufacturer was contacted, and advised the contact to bring the vehicle to a gm dealership for service. The cause of the problem was undetermined. Read details...