2006 Chevrolet Silverado Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, 46% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 64,888 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake lines” (47% of reports).
- 83service brakes complaints
- 64,888median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,000typical repair cost reported by owners
- 14%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake lines: mentioned in 39 of 83 complaints (47%)
- Went floor: mentioned in 18 of 83 complaints (22%)
- Line rusted: mentioned in 10 of 83 complaints (12%)
- Drivers seat: mentioned in 5 of 83 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado at $2,000, and half of them between $1,100 and $2,450.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 83 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Chevrolet Silverado service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 31 | 25% | 41,000 |
| 2015 Silverado | 6 | 8% | 12,366 |
| 2014 Silverado | 8 | 6% | 12,206 |
| 2013 Silverado | 2 | 3% | 14,947 |
| 2012 Silverado | 9 | 13% | 7,299 |
| 2011 Silverado | 5 | 7% | 34,500 |
| 2010 Silverado | 2 | 3% | 10,000 |
| 2009 Silverado | 4 | 5% | 53,691 |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% | 31,940 |
| 2007 Silverado | 21 | 11% | 65,500 |
| 2006 Silverado | 83 | 46% | 64,888 |
| 2005 Silverado | 61 | 19% | 93,500 |
| 2004 Silverado | 122 | 20% | 91,850 |
| 2003 Silverado | 124 | 18% | 92,900 |
| 2002 Silverado | 70 | 10% | 103,000 |
| 2001 Silverado | 40 | 5% | 99,000 |
| 2000 Silverado | 58 | 4% | 132,013 |
| 1999 Silverado | 52 | 3% | 131,000 |
| 1998 Silverado | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1997 Silverado | 1 | 0% | 90,000 |
| 1995 Silverado | 2 | 1% | 250,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Rusted brake line resulting in total brake failure while driving and attempting to stop
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado. While driving 35 mph and attempting to decrease in speed, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
This vehicle has had multiple brake issues since new. First off, it goes through front brake pads and rotors too frequently. First replaced around 25k and again around 60k. This vehicle has mostly been used for long highway trips, ny to fl etc., not around town. Used in rural area. Next, several…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Chevrolet Silverados have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 83 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (46% of the 182 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 64,888 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,000 (half paid between $1,100 and $2,450), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most frequent phrase is “brake lines”, in 39 of 83 complaints, followed by “went floor” (18).
See all 2006 Chevrolet Silverado problems or service brakes problems across all Silverado years.