AI Damage2006 Yamaha 1100 Silverado: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Yamaha 1100 Silverado filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 15
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 87% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 13% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 7% of all complaints
- 5 Equipment 7% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 13 complaints (87% of all).
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (20% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (13% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (7% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (7% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 15 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
After parked the 3 hours I heard a loud whine/howl coming from middle of bike. Dealer mechanic discovered middle drive yoke just about sheared off the shaft. Visual inspection shows about 50% or more sheared off. From the list it appears to be a trend.
Starter when trying to start would not turn over motor, but the starter would turn over. I have found that yamaha knows of this issue it has happened to anyone that owns a yamaha vstar, 650cc and 1100cc, the repair bill cost between $900.00 to $1,200 , and even after repairs bye even dealers you can have this same…
I'm experiencing a severe whining noise on deceleration especially in 3rd, 4th and 5th gears. Contacted the yamaha dealership where I purchased the motorcycle and they have never heard of the problem.
The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when a bolt fractured from the middle gear drive shaft and began rattling around inside the yoke of the u-joint as the bolt lodged inside the yoke. The vehicle was taken to an authorized yamaha dealer and they refused to repair the vehicle.
My speedometer stopped working on my 2006 vstar 1100 cruiser motorcycle. When it was worked on, it was found that the retaining nut had come loose from the drive shaft along with some washers. This occured at approx. 9600 miles.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,286 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 25% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 1100 Silverado has 9 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 15, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Yamaha 1100 Silverado?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 15. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (33%), vibration (13%), jerking, harsh shifts (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Yamaha 1100 Silverado?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Yamaha 1100 Silverado from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.