Model year guide

2006 Chevrolet silverado 2500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Chevrolet silverado 2500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2006 Chevrolet silverado 2500 — representative photo
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2006 Chevrolet silverado 2500 at a glance

Safety recalls1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2006 Chevrolet silverado 2500 recalls 1

Steering NHTSA Campaign #06E010000 · 01/02/2006

CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE PITMAN ARM CAN SHEAR OFF DUE TO A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE CONDITION, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Fix: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2006 Chevrolet silverado 2500 trims & engines on record

Engines
8.1L 8-cyl

2006 Chevrolet silverado 2500 vehicles on record

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2006 Chevrolet silverado 2500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet silverado 2500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet silverado 2500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.