2006 Chevrolet T-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T-Series years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet T-Series. That ranks 3rd out of 6 T-Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 920 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet T-Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 920 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Chevrolet T-Series recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air
Problem: Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." an internal control and check valve within the air brake application valve assembly was configured improperly, preventing air from flowing through the brake system as designed. In the event of an emergency stop, the vehicle's stopping distance would be increased.
Risk: If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air brake application valve assembly on c-series or reroute the air brake lines on t-series free of charge. The recall began on september 20, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Parking brake:conventional:air
Problem: Certain medium duty trucks equipped sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.
Risk: The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Water from outside leaks into truck behind dashboard, when a/c is running. Water leaks onto carpet - center of truck under dash, to carpet under gas peddle. Water could be leaking also onto interior electrical wiring behind dashboard, have some concern for damage to interior caused by water leaking…
Other Chevrolet T-Series years
← 2002 T-Series · 2007 T-Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 T-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 T-Series | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 T-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 T-Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 T-Series | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet T-Series?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet T-Series?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet T-Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other T-Series model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.