Ten problems related to suspension 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.
Due to faulty undercoating from factory the back crossmembers rot and cause shocks to become displaced and gas tank to unsecured along with rear shakels to go threw the bottom of truck bed. . . . Will cost over $2500 for repairs.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while performing regular maintenance that he observed corrosion and a hole on the cross members and chassis without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall, nor covered under warranty. The manufacturer stated that they could arrange to have the vehicle on a rollback to be taken to the dealer and then they patched the contact over to the dealer. The dealer ( walter gm automall 505 n mayo trail, pikeville, ky, 41501) confirmed the vehicle was not under warranty that they could have the vehicle rolled back, however there would be a diagnostic fee. The failure mileage was 52,231.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking fluid from the bottom. The vehicle was taken to the an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the strut system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the steering catch fractured and caused the wheel to fracture. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the power steering pump. In addition, the contact mentioned that the front suspension was causing wear to the front tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the front springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the front springs. The vehicle manufacturer was later contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 23,800. Updated 5/11/12 the consumer stated the right front frame cushion is riding on the right front lower a arm. The front suspension is not supporting the weight of the vehicle. Also, the steering gear box has a defected bearing in it which causes is it to catch when moving the vehicle. The extended warranty company and atascadero Ford outlet filed chapter 11 bankruptcy. The consumer paid $5,050. 00 for the extended warranty. Updated 6/15/2012.
My 2006 Chevrolet silverado has a defect where the tires rub against the suspension of the vehicle whenever a turn is made. This could cause a tire to blow out causing me to lose control of the vehicle. Chevrolet says they can not repair my truck.
Replaced brake lines on a regular basis - undercarriage rotting out.
I have a new 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, regular cab, long bed. It has a pretty bad vibration at various speeds, but it is mostly at higher speeds, say 50 and up. The dealer has balanced the tires three times and condition remains. I told them something is out of balance. They told me the truck has a known condition called "beam shake. " I have had two other similar trucks and they did not have this problem. I feel a vibration at high speed is unsafe and can lead to a dangerous situation either directly, or indirectly, by way of a failure of a part, or loss of control of the vehicle.
I purchased a brand new 2006 chevy Silverado 1500 in may 2006. I have had 9 tires replaced due to being out of round (general tires p245/70r17) the vibration is so bad . I have also had the rotors shimmied at 16,000 miles. I was just told today 4-17-07 that my truck has a frame beaming problem and no one knows what can be done to fix it. I feel that this is a safety issue and that there is a defect in my truck. Am I to keep replacing tires for as long as I own the truck?.
Vehicle is a 2006 Chevrolet silverado extended cab pickup. It has beam shake (gm term) as outlined in gm pit#3009c (06/28/06). Excessive shaking under certain conditions makes the vehicle not drivable and has caused extensive damage to shocks and shearing (replaced be gm). Gm currently has no fix for this problem and has refused to repurchase the vehicle at a fair price. I will not drive the vehicle in that I believe it is unsafe. It currently is sitting at the dealers lot.