2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Reliability

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab LS Rwd SB

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Work Truck Regular Cab Pickup (4.3L V6 5-speed Manual 6.6 ft. Bed)

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Reliability Rating for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Axle seals. Failure of the Front Axle Seals applies to 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles only. The cost to repair the Front Axle Seals is estimated at $15.00 each for parts and $98.00 each for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension		A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Idler Arm and Pitman Arm. An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Upper Steering Column Intermediate Shaft. The cost to repair the Idler Arm and Pitman Arm is estimated at $352.00 for parts and $195.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Upper Steering Column Intermediate Shaft is estimated at $92.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 by Identifix

	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

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