Seven problems related to steering 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.
Hi the power steering hose failed and caused a fire and total loss.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel was not aligned correctly and he had to constantly move the steering wheel in order to keep the vehicle straight. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.
Clunking noise when turning at low speeds. Dealer says it is a common problem. It is in the intermediate steering shaft and there is no reliable fix for the problem. If you replace the part the problem returns in a short time.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized for a few seconds. Additionally, the front end of the vehicle vibrated severely. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times for the replacement of the intermediate drive shaft on three visits. The brake lines, transmission cooling lines and intermediate steering shaft were covered with rust and were replaced by the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 32,800.
Sometimes loose power steering when turning the wheel then works again.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 mph there was a popping sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic applied lubrication to the steering shaft. The failure continued after the lubrication was applied. The contact stated there was a manufacture recall for the steering but his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.