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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500, most often about the brakes (46% of complaints, typically around 52,500 miles). It is 22nd of 27 Sierra 1500 model years by number of complaints.
Complaints145
Recalls0
Crashes reported8
Fires reported5
Injuries reported41 death reported
Most common 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Brakes
66 complaints · 46%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, driveline.
Brake line failure. Low speed backing up brake pedal went to floor . Brake fluid sprayed on exhaust, producing a lot of smoke.truck was cold, if running longer there could have been a fire. Contacted gm in 2009 about brake line rust and they stated it was normal. Truck had only 32000 miles at time of complaint. Truck…
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500. While approaching a traffic light at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. Ma 10/1 the consumer stated the…
Electrical
20 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn, alternator/generator/regulator.
2006 GMC sierra quit running on a trip we were taking. It started missing and eventually wouldn't restart. The truck has 82k on it and is very well maintained. The engine would turn over but not start... No spark? It has been to various service mechanics as well as my attempt to figure out what is wrong with it. Many…
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the heater blower relay switch was replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact stated while vehicle was in a stand still, and attempting to turn on the air conditioner, the air conditioner was inoperable. The contact stated that a dealer was not…
Transmission
13 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle hubs, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds or sitting idle in park, the four wheel drive switch would intermittently activate and independently shift into low drive. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he would need to replace the…
We were in a storage facility parking our camper when I got out of my GMC truck...I left it running in park because it was so hot outside...while I directed my brother to put the camper in place with his vehicle. This took approx. 20-30 minutes when all of a sudden my truck is going in reverse all on its own running…
Wheels and tires
13 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles. Parts named most often: sidewall.
General ameritrac tires on a 2006 GMC sierra crew cab 2wd are showing excessive wear and tread loss. The tires have only 24000 miles and need to be replaced. During a recent rainstorm I was hydroplaning on the freeway. The tires have hardly any tread left on the outside of the front tires. The tires will be replaced…
Ameritrac general purchased from wal-mart 72653. Two truck tires p245/70r17 on 2 days with 7100 miles had failure on left side tire at center.tire designegrated from center;2nd tire tread started to fail at time of 1st tire failure. Wal-mart tires 72653 @9:50am confirmed other similar tire failures. Please check these…
Suspension
11 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
: while driving various speeds going down hill and appliying the brakes the vehicel rattled and shook. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, who determined this was a characteristic of the vehicle. Updated 1/31/2007 -
Suspension made a 'thunking' noise while driving over bumps. I took it into the dealer and was told the r. Rear tensioner leaf spring worn or was worn and needed replacement. I never got a straight answer as to why, bad metal or what? I've never towed anything and have never had any heavy loads in the bed causing over…
Body and structure
9 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 56,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
I purchased my pickup new in jan. 2007 and use it to tow an 8x16 trailer w/electric brakes for a part time business throughout the summer. The trailer weighs approx. 6000 lbs. Loaded and the truck is rated for 8,000 lbs. Approximate towing mileage is 3 to 4,000 miles per year. After towing the trailer 200 miles on…
Excessive rust that is rotting away the frame of my 2006 GMC sierra. Chunks of rusted metal are falling off on my garage floor and GMC says this is normal corrosion not covered. So much for well made american vehicles.
Air bags
9 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 103,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The service airbag light came on and off. Took it to dealer to have tested. Trouble code p0084, driver seat position sensor. Diagnostic showed fault is in airbag sensing and diagnostic module, showed false high resistance reading. Sensor kit and module needed replaced, almost $600 just for parts. Took 2 times at the…
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
Fuel system
8 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
After filling the tank I drove for several hundred miles and I looked at the tank and it showed I had gas so I kept driving, soon the engine stopped and I was left stranded by my truck and I am disabled. I then had the vehicle towed and the service station found nothing wrong with it other than they added gas and it…
I purchased my pickup new in jan. 2007 and use it to tow an 8x16 trailer w/electric brakes for a part time business throughout the summer. The trailer weighs approx. 6000 lbs. Loaded and the truck is rated for 8,000 lbs. Approximate towing mileage is 3 to 4,000 miles per year. After towing the trailer 200 miles on…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (66 complaints, typically around 52,500 miles); electrical (20 complaints, typically around 86,000 miles); transmission (13 complaints, typically around 37,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the GMC Sierra 1500?
- It is 22nd of 27 Sierra 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 145 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.