Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet g1500. While driving 10 MPH, the contact noticed a clunking noise coming from the steering column. The steering became loose when maneuvering the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the intermediate shaft and bearings failed. The vehicle was repaired. He called the manufacturer and was informed to call the federal safety agency and file a complaint. The failure mileage was 4,000 and current mileage was 46,000. Updated 07/01/09 *bf the consumer stated the steering would get slack in it and a noise would be present every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. The dealership tightened and greased it, but the problem would eventually return. The intermediate shaft was replaced along with the idler arms, pitman arms and seals. The sun roof glass track was cracking, the exhaust was leaking, the differential was leaking, the driveshaft fell out of the vehicle. Updated 07/02/09.
The worst 2006 Chevrolet G1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
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- Engine1
- Steering1
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Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Chevrolet G1500 122
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
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- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
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- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding...
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
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Is the 2006 Chevrolet G1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Chevrolet G1500, close to a typical G1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chevrolet G1500?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet G1500 have?
No recalls on record.
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