general problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - part 1

I was driving down the highway at 65 mph and went to slow down and I had no brakes. Resulting in me having to go into the ditch to avoid a collision. After I was able to get the truck to slow down and to a stop I inspected my braking system to find all of my brake lines were rusted out and I had ruptured my brake lines. Since the incident I have had to replace all my brake lines and both of my brake cylinders on the rear of my truck. Now I have minimal brakes after bleeding them and they are slowly coming back. The truck has almost 400,000 miles on the chassis but a new motor. During this event I was getting a grinding coming from the rear differential, after inspection, I found that my gov lock was bad and needed new spider gears which I have since replaced the rear differential with a posi differential and have had minimal problems since.

The interior lights on the gauges all turn off making it hard to see the speed limits. Brakes sound as if grinding but cant tell if its brakes or differential and u joints. Noise gets louder in the cabin of the truck as I drive on the road. 3. Signal lights turn on bright while on left hand turn signal. And cigarette lighter and other components wont work.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the braking system had malfunctioned and did not stop the vehicle when pressing the brake pedal causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. During the crash, the front end experienced severe damage but the front air bag did not deploy. No injuries were reported and no police report was filed. The vehicle was maneuvered to a parking lot and a towing company was called. The cosmetic damages were being repaired and the cause of the failure was not determined as of yet. A local dealer (unknown) was called and informed about the failure. The manufacturer then called the contact and opened a case. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Experiencing unwanted abs activation on front brakes at low speed. Below 10 mph. Causing increase stopping distance during low speed applications. Happens constantly. I have heard of a similar abs recall on early model silverado trucks. Recall n050068.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel shook, the brakes made a scraping noise, and the abs warning indicator illuminated. While the contact attempted to decelerate and turn the vehicle, the front driver's side wheel detached from the hub. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

When braking at low speeds, the abs system is engaging and the vehicle will not stop where you intended to stop. It goes several feet before stopping increasing the risk of accident by rear ending someone or ending up in the middle of an intersection.

Frame and suspension components excessive rusting to the point of failure. Leaf spring shackle failed last year, causing leaf spring to put a hole in truck bed while driving. Brakes lines rusted to failure last week and caused near brake loss while operating. Had to use e-brake to avoid hitting my garage. Cross members supporting shock failed. Gas tank about to fall off due to rust failure. Cannot drive truck. Brakes no longer function and truck is unsafe due to frame being compromised.

Loss of breaks,rusted out breaklines. Pedal went to the floor,no breaks at all! (someones going to die).

Brake pedal goes to floor without warning at low speed.

Brake hydraulic metal pipe failed to right front wheel, brake pedal went to floor. Vehicle was stopped by downshifting and using park brake. This occurred at low speed in city traffic. No accident occurred.

"takata recall" on 11/04/2016 attempting to pass another vehicle, suddenly vehicle on my passenger side begin to sideswiped my vehicle, my passing was delay and hinder; oncoming traffic and sideswiped continually force me of the left side pavement onto the gravel on the left and into a resident dogwood trees, no deploy from airbags vehicle was consider a total lost by my insurance company and repair shop.

While traveling at highway speed the breaks were applied to stop for a red light, the front break line broke and the breaking petal went to the floor. The breaks were then pumped but there was no real reduction in speed allowing the truck to travel thru the intersection at a high rate of speed thru the red light. The truck did eventually come to a stop with the continued pumping of the breaks.

Bake lines failed at 114874 miles. Had to replace bake lines. 10/14/2015. Had to use the parking bake to stop the truck. Luck I did not rack! thank god.

When applying the brakes to stop at an intersection, the vehicle lurches for a few feet then just lets go until it comes to a complete stop several feet into the intersection. This also occurs every time the brakes are applied when trying to stop. The brakes seem to slow you down to 10 miles per hour then they let go. At this time we are forced to use this vehicle even though it is unsafe. We would like this problem fixed ASAP.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated to stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic replaced the brake system. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Mf.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the while driving approximatly 10 mph, the brakes filed. The break pedal went to the floor when pressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing who replaced the break lines which had rusted out. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. Rg.

While looking over my truck prior to inspection I discovered three cross members totally rusted thru. The are also the main supports for the gas tank and the shocks. I have been trying to find replacement parts and the more I look the more I hear how common the rusted cross members are. I went to the local dealers parts dept. And when I asked for cross members he told me which ones I needed and pointed them out on an illustrated brake down. After the truck bed was removed I noticed the emergency brake cable is rubbing against the plastic gas tank and is just about wore thru the tank to about the thickness of a plastic sandwich bag. The cable has also rubbed against it's support bracket almost all the way thru as well as into the cable.

I was driving down my driveway and attempted to stop before pulling out onto my street and the peddle went to the floor and truck didn't stop until I was in the middle of the road. Thankfully there wasn't any traffic at the time. Prior to this incident there wasn't any signs of possible brake issues.

Steel break line ruptured due to apparent rusting. Break fluid drained from system and ability to break was nearly diminished.

The abs would come on at normal or low speeds. Stopping at the end of driveway, or going through town at 35 miles an hour, stopping at red lights and stop signs. And the noise got louder and louder. Our mechanic told me that he had seen this in several silverado pick ups.

Abs activating at low speeds on dry pavement, causing a longer than anticipated stopping distance.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 mph the vehicle front wheels brake engaged without warning. The contact was able to keep the vehicle under control. The contact examined the vehicle and found the front brake overheated causing the wheel hub plastic cover and bolts to melt. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure and the current miles was 123,195. Li.

2006 silverado abs problem. Abs activates at low speeds, when it should not. Increases stopping distance. Earlier vehicles with same problem were recalled. Why has this not been recalled??? someone could get injured ot killed because of this safety issue. . .

At low speeds coming to a complete stop, the abs braking system will function and pulse causing an extended braking distance. Along with it being a safety issue it is also an annoying nuisance always hearing the loud pulsing of the abs brakes.

Abs brakes activate at a very low speed almost when slowing to a stop. I'm afraid im going to rear end someone. Dealer cant find any problems. When will this be a recall????.

2006 silverado. Antilock brakes engage on dry road at very slow speeds. Afraid I will rear end someone.

The abs system has been kicking on when it isn't necessary. The brakes surge when coming to a stop and feel mushy. I have already had the brakes replaced and the drums in the back are good. I only have 70k on the truck and as far as I know, speaking with various mechanics, that I shouldn't be having these issues. It started all of a sudden, didn't give any indication that there was an issue.

At slower speeds, when braking my abs activates on dry, clean pavement, almost 80% of the time. This causes my truck not to be able to stop properly and I'm afraid this is going to cause an accident. From reading over the internet I have read thousands of complaints by numerous Chevrolet vehicle owners of the same complaint. My truck has 34,000 miles and I do not believe that wheel bearings should have to be replaced due to an issue Chevrolet has had on the majority of it's vehicles for almost 10 years.

Anti-lock brakes activate for no reason at low speed on 2006 chevy silverado. This is a common problem on other model years in certain states and there are recalls, but not on this year truck.

Low speed abs activation on dry roadway.

2006 chevy 1500 pickup with 37,000 miles antilock brakes always on causing longer stopping distances. Had brakes repaired twice. I also owned a 2002 chevy pu with brake problems and my son had a 2001 chevy 2500 hd pickup and a 2002 chevy tahoe with brake problems. Canada also recalled brakes on chevy pu's.

Ref: 2006 silverado z71. The abs system on my vehicle routinely engages (releases brake pressure) during slowdown in the 3-8 mph speed range. This engagement requires longer stopping distances and can lead to dangerous situations in the last portion of a stop. This safety issue with my 2006 vehicle is identical to the one NHTSA identified for these same type vehicles 2005 and prior. Although maintenance has not been accomplished on my vehicle yet, I believe it is the same safety issue as earlier models.

Winter of 09-10 experienced activation of antilock brakes at speeds of 5mph or lower nearly every braking opportunity. After the truck glided part way into an intersection (antilock pump activated but no stopping occurred, just pedal resistance) I removed the abs fuse to regain standard brakes. Nothing more has been done.

2006 Silverado 1500. Unintended low speed abs activation. The abs activates when coming to a stop increasing stopping distance by 15-20 feet making a rear end collision inevitble. When gm was notified, they stated that there was a recall for the problem I described, but my vehicle did not fall within the model year, when asked if gm was going to expand the recal, I was told "no". Everybody is jumping on Toyota prius for thier brake issue, yet gm goes unscathed with thiers. The abs activates below 10 mph on dry/ clean pavement and is increasing in frequency.

2006 Silverado 1500. Unintended low speed abs activation. When coming to a stop, the abs activates when not neccesary, dry/clean pavement. This causes an increase in stopping distance by 15-20 feet making rear end collision inevitable. I notified gm, they stated there was a recall for exactly the problem I described, but my vehicle does not fall within the model year involved, I asked if they were going to expand the recall, I was told "no". The abs activation also happens when I slow down to pull into my driveway. . . . The activation is becoming more frequent and happens at speed of 10 mph and below. . . . It is just a matter of tome before someone gets hurt. Everybody is jumping all over Toyota about the prius brakes, yet gm gets away with thiers.