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2006 Chevrolet T-Series MD Truck

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 T-Series MD Truck.

The 2006 Chevrolet T‑Series MD Truck is a truck that entered its model year with only one owner complaint, which was directed at structural integrity, and it was subject to two recall actions. This single‑complaint record places the 2006 version among the early‑year models of the series, highlighting a modest reliability baseline for researchers examining structural durability. Consequently, the 2006 MD Truck serves as an early indicator of the reliability trajectory that would develop across subsequent model years.

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Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet T-Series MD Truck dominate in one area — the structure, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 2 recall campaigns target the structure, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the structure pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
10
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06V254000Parking Brake:Conventional:AirReported 13/07/2006

CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED SR-7 BENDIX BRAKE VALVES, THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE VALVE CAVITY MAY NOT PROPERLY SET, CAUSING INTERNAL AIR LEAKAGE. IF THE CHECK VALVE DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT, THE RESULTING LEAKAGE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVES AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR ISUZU…

06V311000Service Brakes, AirReported 16/08/2006

CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL CONTROL AND CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY WAS… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY ON C-SERIES OR REROUTE THE AIR BRAKE LINES ON T-SERIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2006. OWNERS…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
02-00-89-007C2016-01-21Equipment Adaptive/MobilityThis warranty informational bulletin provides Light and Medium Duty Truck Warranty…
06-06-01-010C2016-01-14EngineThis informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there…
SB-09-J-002-C2014-02-01Engine And Engine CoolingISUZU (GMC, CHEVROLET): DIESEL ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH EGR COOLER WAS DIAGNOSE FOR LEAKS…
CB-13-J-001-A2013-04-01Engine And Engine CoolingISUZU: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME VEHICLES WILL DEVELOP A CRACK…
PIC4801E2012-11-28EquipmentThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2006 T-Series MD Truck have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.