general problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Three problems related to equipment 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.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2014

The line running from the transmission to the radiator is extremely prone to leaking due to a weak/improper crimp in the hose. As time goes on transmission fluid is depleted and could lead to transmission failure. The leak is widespread across most allison transmissions due to a faulty hose crimp and leaks through the crimp in the hose.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2013

Transmission just went when driving home from oklahoma city, oklahoma. I had to drive it in first gear all the way home from shawnee, oklahoma to atoka, oklahoma.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2009

2005 chevy pickup receiver hitch . After pulling a 6000 lb trailer several times my receiver hitch has worn thin and the drawbar slaps around in the 2" hole. The 5/8" hitch pin has worn the 5/8" hole elliptical.


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