2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Consumer Discussions

2011 Silverado, POOR mileage, surging, no check engine light

• Poor Mileage / surging / clunking / heavy heavy soot and chevy regret

  Written by: daninrapidan on Oct 23, 2012 6:58:20 PM

  Purchased my 2011 Silverado 1500 LTZ Crew Cab October of 2011. The first 7000 miles were at 17.7 miles to the gallon. AFM worked perfectly. About 7500 miles the voltage guage started doing the dip below 14v on the guage, and I noticed the trucks mileage started dropping. Then the misshifts, hesitations, coughing, started. I also noticed how HOT my garage was getting after parking the truck in it, you could ... Read More

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Suspension and Ride

• Re: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext cab rough ride [keytonkid]

  Written by: durabroke on Jan 7, 2008 10:22:51 PM

  You do have the heavy duty 1500. Also, the reason for the back to be higher is gas milage and no you should not remove the blocks as this could change your drive shaft angle which could cause vibration under hard acceleration. And as far as torking down your torsion bars, thi will not stiffen the ride much at all but if you go to high, the upper control arms will ... Read More

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Exterior and Body

• Re: 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate stuck [elentz]

  Written by: lsabourin on Nov 17, 2009 5:42:53 PM

  My tailgate got stuck today after I closed it. Never had this problem before on my "99" silverado or any gm truck. How in the hell do you get it open?

• Re: 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate stuck [shukeeper]

  Written by: elentz on Apr 7, 2009 4:17:46 AM

  The right side actuating rod on my 2001 Sierra tailgate handle came loose and I had to remove the bezel and stick my finger in there to pull the rod manually. The plastic rod retainer is broken and I have not yet found a source for replacement parts. Duct tape worked for a few months. If anyone knows where to buy the rod ends, please inform us.

• 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 tailgate stuck

  Written by: shukeeper on Mar 22, 2009 3:22:50 PM

  I have an 06' Silverado with a stuck tailgate,I tried WD-40 but no luck. The handle clicks to unlatch it and the left side unlocks, but the right side latch doesn't seem to be moving. I tried pulling, pushing and damn near kicking it open! Please send me some advice s I don't need the dealer. Thanks

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Climate Control

• Re: 2006 Silverado 1500 Blower fan Issues [trijet]

  Written by: obyone on Nov 1, 2008 5:00:08 PM

  I have never personally heard of anything like what you described happen. I frequent several GM boards none of which reports anything like above. If you find your dealership hard to work with on warranty issues, give GM customer service a call and they usually can refer you to another Chevy dealership in your area. With what you describe, I don't think that the dealship can question or deny warranty coverage ... Read More

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Brake Problems

• Re: 2006 silverado brakes [lssu1771]

  Written by: deerparkgal on Oct 21, 2008 4:00:23 PM

  OMG! I too have a 2006 Chevy 1500 w/36k miles. Recently we noticed a grinding type noise in the left front. We pulled the tire and could see gouges in the rotor. We took it to a brake shop thinking the pads just needed to be replaced and the rotors grinded down. The brake shop told us to take it back to the dealer that the left front rotor needed to ... Read More

Chevrolet Silverado Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Tough to beat this deal

  Written by: dukeblu on May 27, 2008 6:05:49 PM

  Just bought a 5.3 LB WT. Had air, Z85 suspension and dealer installed bed liner. Didn't want the bed liner, but nobody else around had a 5.3 LB WT. MSRP $20,890, $21,118 with bedliner. Well after the main $1500R, Memorial Day $1000R, Pre 1/22 R $1500, Private Conquest $1500R, GM Card $1500R, GM Card Bonus $1000R, I used a total of $8000 in rebates. I thought I would never beat the ... Read More

Article Comments - 2007 GMC Sierra Denali Full Test

• Re: Delusions can be fun but reality ultimately bites [skytop1]

  Written by: guysykes on Aug 18, 2007 5:25:00 PM

  Like I said before......you obviously have a lemon, if you even have a Denali. As for customer service, I'm sure you get the worst of it when you walk into a dealership with the attitude you carry. No one at that dealership wants to hear you talk sh*t about GM the way you do. I own a 1990 Chevrolet Silverado, a 2000 Chevrolet Express Regency Conversion Van, a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu ... Read More

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Suspension and Ride

• Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Rough Ride

  Written by: thor2074 on Oct 8, 2007 2:50:48 PM

  I have a 2006 Silverado Crew Cab 1/2 ton 2WD. It has the stock suspension, shocks and tires on it. It is very bouncy from the day I bought it new. It does fine on smoth surfaces (what doesn't), but when I hit the freeway with concret slab sections, the truck bounces like a bronco at any speeds over 45mph, almost making the passengers sick to their stomach. One thing I ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext cab rough ride [jneal]

  Written by: 72ragtop on Feb 7, 2007 6:11:12 PM

  You can take the blocks out with no ill effects, other than sitting a little lower if you really load it up. I took the same blocks out of my 02 Z71 4X4 ext cab with no ill effects. Just need the std 2wd u-bolts (2 in. shorter). Levels the truck out and makes the bed more accessible. I admit raised trucks look nice, but the little lower height makes it ... Read More

2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra - First Impressions

• Wish I had waited

  Written by: d_sanders on Nov 20, 2006 9:54:50 AM

  I bought a brand new 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 4x4 in May 2006. I truly love my new truck, but I just got a chance to look over a new 2007 Silverado and I know that I should have waited! I absolutely feel that this new truck is going to set the standard for the next 5 years. Even with the new Tundra (which from pictures doesn't even come ... Read More

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Suspension and Ride

• Re: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext cab rough ride [keytonkid]

  Written by: obyone on Nov 6, 2006 8:22:50 PM

  Royal velvet shackles were originally made by BF Goodrich who discontinued them. Here's a link to another one that's similar don't know if this one is discontinued. http://www.truckmoxie.com/products.asp?sid=18&lid=1062&lpid=15022&cid=&ptid=134&- search=Hangars%20&Category=Suspension

• Re: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext cab rough ride [keytonkid]

  Written by: jneal on Nov 4, 2006 12:20:14 PM

  "This week I talked with the service manager of the dealer where I purchased this truck. He advised me would not be acceptable to remove this block; it would only cause additional problems." Believe what he told you. When you start raising or lowering the rear end you change pinion angles etc and set yourself up for all sorts of driveline vibrations/problems if you don't know your way around suspensions. "a ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext cab rough ride [keytonkid]

  Written by: keytonkid on Nov 4, 2006 7:16:04 AM

  This is an answer to my own question asked in my reply dated 10/31/06 in which I asked if anyone knew if the 2 1/4" block between the leaf springs and rear axle could be removed, which would lower the rear end of the truck. This week I talked with the service manager of the dealer where I purchased this truck. He advised me would not be acceptable to remove this ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext cab rough ride [keytonkid]

  Written by: l204 on Oct 31, 2006 2:18:25 PM

  Not sure on those rear blocks but I will bet someone will jump in with that information. The bolt you are looking at pushes up on the key between the rails of the cross member. The more you crank down on them the more front end lift you get. Some shops will crank them all the way down for you and only charge for the alignment. The truck will then be ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext cab rough ride [l204]

  Written by: keytonkid on Oct 31, 2006 11:54:43 AM

  This truck was new when purchased on 09/02/2006, had 42 miles on it. Therefore, I don't believe any alternations have been done on it since GMC made it. I looked under the truck, and although I am not sure I understand where to look for the large thick metal piece you mentioned at the cross member at the rear of the torsion bars (don't see one), there doesn't appear to be ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext cab rough ride [keytonkid]

  Written by: l204 on Oct 30, 2006 5:18:18 PM

  Was it used when you purchased it? It sounds like someone has placed torsion bar keys in the front end. It also sounds like they cranked them down all the way leaving little room for suspension. The stock keys have a nice ride but torsion bar keys will have a stiffer ride and a very rough ride when you crank them down. I think the truck should be 2 inches lower ... Read More

• 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ext cab rough ride

  Written by: keytonkid on Oct 30, 2006 2:50:13 PM

  My recently purchased Chev. Silverado 1500 ext cab two WD pickup rides rough. Unless the highway is very smooth you feel the bumps and roughness of the road more that I was expecting. The truck has the appearance of a four WD but is not. It sets higher above the frame than other Silverados I have noticed; even higher than some Z71's. It has torsion bars front suspension. On the rear ... Read More

2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra - First Impressions

• UNCOVERED! All-New 2007 Chevy Silverado!

  Written by: drummerdude on Jun 12, 2006 8:37:46 AM

  A spy photographer caught the 07 Silverado with no cammo as it was being unloaded from a truck to shoot a TV commercial! It is a red crew cab 1500 4X4 model with the Z71 off-road package. It looks like a bloated Colorado to me, but I am sure it will sell very well anyway. Here's the link, since I can't attach the pic I had saved on my computer: http://www.speedsportlife.com/2006/06/12/2008-chevy-silverado-uncovered/ ... Read More

Chevrolet Silverado Lease Questions

• Re: Current Offers [jericho88]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 3, 2006 3:01:38 AM

  Hi jericho88. This truck's lease program varies depending upon how long you lease for and how many miles per year you need to be allowed to drive. For now I will assume that you are interested in a 36 month lease with 15,000 miles per year. Let me know if you want something different. If you were to lease a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab through GMAC right now for ... Read More

• Re: Silverado Lease? [steine13]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 2, 2006 2:44:02 AM

  Hey Mathias. This truck's lease program varies by trim level, i.e. the numbers for a Silverado Regular Cab 2WD are different than the numbers for a Crew Cab 4WD, etc... For now, I will assume that you are interested in the most common version of this truck, the Crew Cab, and that you want 4WD. Let me know if you want something different. If you were to lease a 2006 Chevrolet ... Read More

Chevy Silverado: Problems & Solutions

• Re: First Time Buyer, would like some suggestions [buildintechie]

  Written by: sailboatguy on Feb 27, 2006 5:37:25 PM

  I'll make an argument for 2 wheel drive. 4 wheel drive without a locking or limited slip rear differential is really just a 2 wheel drive truck when it comes down to traction on slick surfaces. Ulimately, you'd want 4 wheel drive with a locking rear dif, which in the worst conditions gives you 3 wheels with traction. However 4WD is more expensive and you get worse gas mileage even on ... Read More

Toyota Tundra Towing Questions

• Toyota Tundra towing

  Written by: cyclone7 on Jan 22, 2006 7:12:05 PM

  I own a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext.Cab 4x4 with the 4.8L V8.I have a hybrid camper that has a wt. of about 3500#.With the truck and camper, loaded I'm probably looking at about 4500#.I often wish that I had a little more power.I am now shopping for a new truck and I have narrowed my selections to a 2006 Chevy Silverado Ext.Cab 4x4 with the 310 HP 5.3L and a ... Read More

Chevy Silverado: Problems & Solutions

• Chevy Silverado Wiring Harness

  Written by: bsv007 on Dec 5, 2005 10:27:52 PM

  I have a 2006 Chevy 1500 Silverado with the factory-installed 7-wire trailer harness, but it did not come with the plug installed, it only has the socket which accepts the plug. Does anyone know where you can purchase the plug that fits this or is it only sold by Chevrolet?