2006 GMC Sierra
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 53
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
51% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 53 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 72 |
| 1994 | 190 |
| 1995 | 261 |
| 1996 | 246 |
| 1997 | 238 |
| 1998 | 190 |
| 1999 | 600 |
| 2000 | 443 |
| 2001 | 264 |
| 2002 | 249 |
| 2003 | 206 |
| 2004 | 188 |
| 2005 | 117 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 59 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 39 |
| 2014 | 101 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 61 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
51% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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I was approaching the stoplight fletcher drive and lee highway at approximately 25 MPH heading east on lee highway around 1600 edt in warrenton, va. There were four (4) cars waiting to turn left onto fletcher drive in front of me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-06
There is no warning the pedal goes to the floor and you don't stop. I had a 5TH wheel trailer hooked to my 2006 GMC 2500 ext. Cab long bed Sierra p/u with 62,459 miles on it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-30
Electrical system
13% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that the air conditioner would shut off independetly and there was an electrical burning odor near the instrument panel and throughout the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-30
Suspension
13% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing wheel bearing and hub.
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2006 GMC Sierra with a front wheel bearing burn out. Consumer states that the wheel bearing burn out was prior to the tire wearing out. GM decided to seal the bearing to prolong the life.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-01-23
Steering
8% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion.
Air bags
6% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005-10-14Steering05V455000 Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(S) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on October 14, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438…
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2006-03-31Equipment05V552000 Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were shipped with tire and…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006. Owners may…
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2006-08-31Engine and engine cooling06V289000 On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1L V8 (Rpo L8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC trucks at…
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2006-11-07Wheels06V307000 Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles have an incomplete tire…
Remedy: A label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. The…
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2007-09-05Equipment07E066000 Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5TH wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the…
Remedy: All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 GMC Sierra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V455000 · Steering
- Recall 05V552000 · Equipment
- Recall 06V289000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 06V307000 · Wheels
- Recall 07E066000 · Equipment
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2006 GMC Sierra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 GMC Sierra is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Sierra?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 GMC Sierra have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.