Total Complaints
5 filings
CHEVROLET SILVERADO HYBRID · model year
2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HYBRID
5 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006CHEVROLETSILVERADO HYBRID carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2006 SILVERADO HYBRID is steering with 2 filings, followed by service brakes (2) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2006 SILVERADO HYBRID, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20150814STEERING
I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST POWER STEERING AND TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND I HAD NO BRAKES. GOOD THING I WASN'T ON THE INTERSTATE DOING 70MPH!!
Mileage: 89,000
20150814SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST POWER STEERING AND TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND I HAD NO BRAKES. GOOD THING I WASN'T ON THE INTERSTATE DOING 70MPH!!
Mileage: 89,000
20150421STEERING
POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY INOPERABLE I APPLY THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND I HAVE NO BRAKES STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS THE DEALERSHIP IS TRYING TO RESEARCH FOR A WEEK NOW. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
20150421SERVICE BRAKES
POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY INOPERABLE I APPLY THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND I HAVE NO BRAKES STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS THE DEALERSHIP IS TRYING TO RESEARCH FOR A WEEK NOW. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
20140402ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ON STARTING THE VEHICLE THE DIC LIGHT CAME ON & STATED THAT THE 42V BATTERIES WAS NOT CHANGING . AT THE SAME TIME THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON . I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF TO MOVE DEBRIS FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK ,THEN WHEN TRYING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE , IT WOULD NOT START. THE TRUCK HAVE POWER INSIDE BUT WILL NOT START AT ALL. I HAVE NO IDEA AS TO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM. I NEED SOME TYPE IDEA AS TO WHAT IS WRONG SO I COULD TELL A REPAIR SHOP OR DEALER SERVICE CENTER. PLEASE. *TR
Mileage: 31,000
Compare 2006CHEVROLETSILVERADO HYBRID to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HYBRID have?▼
The 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HYBRID has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HYBRID?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HYBRID is STEERING with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HYBRID safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.