Front Suspension Hub problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

A roaring sound began in the front left hub bearing assembly on my 2006 Chevrolet silverado z-71 on 25 October, 2009. On the following day, the noise became a horrible grinding sound, and the front left wheel began wobbling badly. I had to have the vehicle towed to atwood Chevrolet in vicksburg, ms where I live. I was informed that the left front hub bearing assembly was shot, and had to be replaced. Approximately 18 months before, the right front hub-bearing assembly had to be replaced on this same vehicle. The Chevrolet dealership (atwood Chevrolet) replaced the part on 27 October, 2009. I was informed by the service manager that this was occurring at a constant rate on this vehicle. When I talked to the gm representative on 28 October, I was told that 'because of the environment in which I live here in mississippi", this is expected.

January 2009- excessive noise from right front of vehicle. Brought to dealer immediately for repair. Left front axle(4wd)hub/bearing assembly failed at approx 50,000 on a 2006 Chevrolet silverado. Dealer repaired at cost to me of just under $400. July 2009, similar front end noise(louder) brought to dealer and determined right front bearing/hub assembly was loose and afloat as well and needed immediate repair at a cost of $362 to me. Seems to be early failure and was definitely a safety issue if bearing came apart.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving between 25-30 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to shimmy and a clunking noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they lubricated the intermediate shaft. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on eleven separate occasions for identical failures. The intermediate shaft, idler arm, body mount, and lower shaft bearings were all replaced. Recently, the steering shaft lower bearing, steering arm kit, lower re-seal differential, lower arm, and idler arm pitman arm were all replaced. In addition, the front passenger side hub was failing. The dealer was unable to remedy the failures. The VIN was unable to be entered into the system. The failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 46,000.