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Upon starting my truck, the oil pressure gauge immediately goes to 80 with no acceleration. At this point, there is no noise or other lights coming on to warn of other problems. This problem started a few days ago. When truck is in motion the oil pressure gauge continues to stay on 80. I know the 2006 Chevy 2500 heavy duty 4X4 have had recalls on different things, but need to see if this is a problem for other Chevy trucks as well. I have read several recalls about these trucks and a lot of them we have never been notified to take it to a dealer to be checked. Any help you can give us would be deeply appreciated.
Appears GM's faulty blower motor resistor has claimed my 2nd truck. Fire started while parked in parking lot. Fire occurs on passenger side around glove box and grows. This truck gave no indication of "melting wires" there was no smell or smoke when parked. This part of a special coverage #10240
Blower motor for the HVAC started all by its self and ran full blast. The control panel had no effect on the system. I could not control or shut off the blower. Even when the truck was parked, in park and shut down and the keys removed the blower continued to run at full blast. Had to disconnect the battery. Later after having to drive the truck to work I followed the fuse schematic and removed the green I believe fuse breaker from the under hood fuse box. I have left this fuse removed so the battery doesn't run down.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. While the vehicle was coming to a stop, the anti-brake system engaged independently and caused the brakes to fail. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.
Transmission slipping, banging periodically 1,2,3 gear and down shift. Transmission gauge red-lined, now is not properly showing temp. Oil gauge is moving 0 to 80 all the time. Some lights have been going out on panel and steering wheel. Check engine light on and off. Transmission company diagnosed as a possible electrical issue and Chevy states the transmission bang and slip is common and no repairs are needed? help.
- Greenwich, CT, USA
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At approximately 2:30 am, November 10th, my husband had just gotten back from the store, and had turned the truck off. The keys were not in the ignition at the time. He was sitting in the truck for about 10 minutes, when he noticed smoke coming from the dashboard. He opened the hood, noticed flames, and tried to put it out with a fire extinguisher. We called the fire department, but by the time they got to the house, the entire cab of the truck was engulfed in flames. The heat was so intense it melted the siding off my house. The truck was used for his business, and he had two chainsaws in the back that were destroyed. There is absolutely nothing left.
First the radio does turn off sometime when opening the door. Then I have to replace the heater fan resister every three to four months because it burns out while I drive I can, T use defroster or any temp. Optionc.
Started the vehicle fasten seat belt exited the carport started to leave my yard had to stop a go back in house turned the vehicle off removed the key went back in the house came back got in the vehicle fasten seat belt started the vehicle put it in drive and the service air bag light flashed several time we out and came back and will not go back out it will flash several time go out and come back on and stay.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that after turning the air conditioner off, the fan continued to operate. The contact then shut the engine off by removing the key from the ignition and the fan continued to operate. The contact noticed a burning electrical odor coming from the vents. The contact removed the master fuse and the fan turned off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Service brakelines rotted and caused a complete loss of service brakes - while driving and close to home - used emergency brakes and low gear to get to home. Spoke to friend at Chevy dealer. They are having problems with this truck series due to corrosion and premature rusting. Truck is currently in garage due to failure (corrosion) of transmission cooling lines. Current mileage 15,211. Lost both anti-lock brake modules and alternator and temperature sensors.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd. While driving approximately 10 mph with the air conditioner on, the contact smelled a burning odor and suddenly the air conditioner failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the air conditioner blower resistor and wiring harness would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 36,900. Updated 8/30/11
Was driving my 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500hd and turned on the air conditioner. I began to smell an odor similar to trash burning. I turned off the ac and turned on just the air fan at which time the truck cab filled with smoke. I was able to pull off the side of the road and contacted the fire department. The fan continued to fill the cab with smoke even though the ignition was off and the keys were removed. The incident did not stop until the fd disconnected the batteries from the truck. The vehicle was towed to a Chevrolet dealer and the problem was diagnosed as a short in air conditioner blower wiring harness which resulted in damage to the relay, they checked with the manufacturer to authorize repair under an extended warranty and told me it is not covered as it is an electrical malfunction.
Ac blower wiring harness under glovebox overheating and smelt like electrical fire, as I checked wiring noticed that wires were red hot and smoldering.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that the smoke began to flow into the cab of the vehicle and the fan stopped functioning. The contact noticed that the wiring harness to the relay was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the wiring harness and relay were replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 55,000. The failure mileages were approximately 54,000.
Loss of blower fan due to burnt/melted wiring harness & blower motor resister burning hot enough to cause a fire. Loss fan motor to A/C & heat. On line there are thousands of the same complaint. What is GM waiting for people to die before they do something about this.
2006 chev HD2500 blower motor quit working. Tested and found blower motor control module electrical terminal melted along with pigtail connector. We were told by Chevrolet dealership this is a common problem. Replaced control module along with pigtail. Dealership has these parts in stock. May possibly be a fire hazard.
2006 Chevrolet Silverado right front tire began to shake, smoke, and caught fire on the westbound of the Ohio turnpike. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0769-91
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- South Daytona, FL, USA