2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 sets out the differences across five trims and five bodies: crew, extended and standard cab pickups, two cab and chassis configurations, and WT through LT equipment levels. Four V8s are covered — the 403-cubic-inch turbocharged diesel plus 8.1L, 6.0L and 5.7L gasoline engines — with the procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for each kept in their own sections.
Engines covered
- 6.6L V8 (403 cu in) — OHV, turbocharged, diesel
- 6.0L V8 (364 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 8.1L V8 (496 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door crew cab pickup
- 2-door standard cab pickup
- 4-door extended cab pickup
- 4-door cab & chassis
- 2-door cab & chassis
Trims covered
- Base
- HD
- LS
- LT
- WT
Known issues on the 2006 Silverado 3500. The federal record carries eight recalls. A power steering hose built off specification can fail under a full-lock turn made while braking, taking the assist with it and leaving the wheel heavy. The 8.1L fuel rail pulse damper clip can fracture and let fuel escape. An incomplete rim designation on the certification label can lead an owner to fit a wheel of the wrong size. The remainder are lamps without amber side reflectors and a miswired trailer adaptor. Service brakes take 314 of the 776 complaints, then the electrical system at 73 and the power train at 69.
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 165 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAIL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAIL
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at a low rate of speed, the contact heard an abnormal, thud-like noise emitted from the vehi
RAILROAD HYRAIL VEHICLE EQUIPPED, AFTER MARKET, WITH HYRAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLIES WHICH ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE ON RAILROAD TRACKS. ONCE HYRAIL (FLANGED) WHEELS ARE RETRACTED, THE
Showing the 4 most serious of 60 complaints filed with NHTSA.
