Four problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 based on all problems reported for the 2006 Silverado 2500.
Upon starting my truck, the oil pressure gauge immediately goes to 80 with no acceleration. At this point, there is no noise or other lights coming on to warn of other problems. This problem started a few days ago. When truck is in motion the oil pressure gauge continues to stay on 80. I know the 2006 chevy 2500 heavy duty 4x4 have had recalls on different things, but need to see if this is a problem for other chevy trucks as well. I have read several recalls about these trucks and a lot of them we have never been notified to take it to a dealer to be checked. Any help you can give us would be deeply appreciated.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact noticed smoke rising from the hood of the parked vehicle. He lifted the hood and flames were present. The fire department extinguished the fire. The dealer was not notified and the cause of failure was unknown. The vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.
2006 Chevrolet 2500 pick-up w/8. 1 motor. First there was faulty hoses causing low oil warning to come on. Now engine is low on oil with 1800 miles since last oil change. Had to put in 1 1/4 quart of oil. After engine break in. I switched to mobile 1 5w30 synethic. A recommended oil to use by Chevrolet. Dealers service dept. Says its suppose to use a quart to 2000miles. I don't believe that with the modern technology of engines. Maybe years ago but not now. If that's the case then Chevrolet should have said this engine uses oil. I guarantee you not many would have been sold.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact heard a piercing noise whenever the fan was activated for either the heat or air conditioner. The noise lasts the entire time the vehicle is being driven. The failure was first noticed while driving 50 mph. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer three times for this failure. The dealer stated that this was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. The current mileage was 13,635 and failure mileage was 10,200. Updated 12-12-07. Updated.