Two problems related to frame rust have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2006 Silverado 1500.
There is extreme frame rust causing the spare tire mount to become detached from the frame while driving along the highway. Fortunately this happened on a secondary road in south west virginia. The shock absorber was the only thing that held the spare tire mount from coming completely loose from the truck. After inspecting the frame, there is excessive rust on the main frame and one of the cross members is nearly rusted through. This truck is nine years old and only has 63k miles. I have the truck at the dealership for them to see if it is safe to drive I am awaiting to hear from them to see if gm is going to help me with this matter.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated when the brakes were depressed, after starting the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floor. The dealer diagnosed that the brake line and fuel lines were covered with rust. The entire frame was rusted as well. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileage was 48,000. Rvk.