This factory service and repair manual for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pairs the 5.3L V8 with a 4.8L V8 of 294 cubic inches, both overhead-valve and naturally aspirated on gasoline, in a single two-door standard cab pickup sold in Base trim alone. One body and one trim keep the chassis and body chapters short; the two displacements are where the reading splits, since specifications and torque values are given per engine and have to be matched to the block actually in the truck.
Engines covered
- 5.3L V8 (325 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.8L V8 (294 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door standard cab pickup
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2006 Silverado 2500. Eight recalls are listed for 2006. A power steering hose built off specification can fracture under hard steering and lose fluid, taking power assist with it and, on trucks with hydraulic-boost brakes, some braking effort as well. A certification label printed with an incomplete rim designation can lead to a wheel of the wrong contour being fitted at replacement. A fuel rail pulse damper clip that fractures can let the damper loosen and fuel leak. Complaints reach 776, with 314 on the service brakes, 73 electrical and 69 power train.
CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. TH
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITH POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.
FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECA
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Showing the 8 most recent of 215 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
7-12-14, 11:15 MTN TIME MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING WESTBOUND ON I-76, IN A 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO, 2500 HD DURAMAX DIESEL TOWING A 24" CATALINA 5TH WHEEL, APPROXIMATELY 6,500 LBS, IN
GOING DOWN A SNOWY GRAVEL ROAD AND LOST CONTROL. HIT A DITCH/SNOW BANK HEAD ON AT APPROX. 30MPH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AS A RESULT DRIVER SUSTAINED HAND INJURY, A BROKEN JAW REQ
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT TWO YEARS AGO REGARDING THE ABS LOCKING UP IN RAINY CONDITIONS. ALL FOUR OF HIS TIRES LOCKED WH
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID 25 FEET WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED I
Showing the 4 most serious of 218 complaints filed with NHTSA.
