2006 Yamaha 1100 Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1100 Silverado years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Yamaha 1100 Silverado. That is the most of any 1100 Silverado model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (13 complaints, 87%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Yamaha 1100 Silverado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 13 | 87% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 20% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 13% | 19,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 24,342 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 7% | 24,342 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Yamaha 1100 Silverado recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Yamaha 1100 Silverado.
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.
Rode bike about 3 hours prior with no indication of problem. After parked the 3 hours i heard a loud whine/howl coming from middle of bike. Dealer mechanic discovered middle drive yoke just about sheared off the shaft. Visual inspection shows about 50% or more sheared off. From the list it appears…
Starter when trying to start would not turn over motor, but the starter would turn over. I have found that yamaha knows of this issue it has happened to anyone that owns a yamaha vstar, 650cc and 1100cc, the repair bill cost between $900.00 to $1,200 , and even after repairs bye even dealers you…
I'm experiencing a severe whining noise on deceleration especially in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears. Contacted the yamaha dealership where i purchased the motorcycle and they have never heard of the problem. Upon researching this problem on the internet i realize there are other owners of this motorcycle…
Purchased motorcycle 5/2011 three months later it started to make a loud noise when decelerating. Its makes this noise when motorcycle is moving but engine is not under load. I took the bike to two different dealers and both of them said it was the middle gear set. The repair cost was $2300. This…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 yamaha xvs-1100 v-star silverado motorcycle. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when a bolt fractured from the middle gear drive shaft and began rattling around inside the yoke of the u-joint as the bolt lodged inside the yoke. The vehicle was taken to an…
Other Yamaha 1100 Silverado years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 1100 Silverado | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha 1100 Silverado?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha 1100 Silverado?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Yamaha 1100 Silverado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1100 Silverado model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.