2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 1500 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 23rd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500. That ranks 23rd out of 32 Sierra 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (40 complaints, 28%), typically at around 78,500 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 5 fires, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 145owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 40 | 28% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 | 17% | 28,545 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 20 | 14% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 9% | 37,184 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 8% | 22,214 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 6% | 103,485 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 6% | 56,546 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 5% | 20,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 4% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 4% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 4% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 3% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 3% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2% | 7,600 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 54,550 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 157,883 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | 174,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 61,100 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 52,435 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 1,126 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 60,642 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 22,400 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The front left frame that the wheel and suspension bolt onto is in advanced rust stages. It is being considered unsafe to drive although the right side is still considered safe. Common issue from what I have heard. Took car in to replace the starter and shop doesnwant to work on it. We cannot…
I WAS SOLD AN UNSAFE VEHICLE FOR WORK/COMUTE FAMILY. THE DEALERSHIP MISLEAD ME AND LIED TO ME ABOUT WARRANTY AND EVEN AFTER I PAID $10,0000 CASH I WAS WRONGFULLY DONE BY THIS BUSSINESS BY NO MEANS WAS THE BUSSINESS TRYING TO CONDUCT GOOD BUSSINESS WITH ME AND I ALSO HAVE A DISSABILITY AND A CHILD…
something shorted on or behind the dash on the drivers side and caught fire
My passenger side wheel broke and went sideways when i turn off the highway in montzuma only going about 30mph
I had a crack in the windshield and when they replaced it the technician said it was so rusted from the inside that if anything happened again they would not replace it he had to really do some work arounds he said to even replace this one. That makes me feel that this is a real safety issue if we…
Other GMC Sierra 1500 years
← 2005 Sierra 1500 · 2007 Sierra 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 141 | 2 |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 118 | 1 |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 367 | 1 |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 489 | 3 |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 594 | 6 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 585 | 7 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 475 | 12 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 653 | 10 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 305 | 7 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 354 | 6 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 343 | 8 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 719 | 9 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 742 | 9 |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 | 116 | 3 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 107 | 3 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 | 284 | 5 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 | 168 | 4 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | 234 | 4 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 | 381 | 2 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 | 262 | 2 |
| 2006 | 145 | 0 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 | 177 | 0 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 | 212 | 2 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 | 180 | 1 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 | 166 | 1 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 | 140 | 2 |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 | 181 | 1 |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 | 158 | 1 |
| 1998 Sierra 1500 | 59 | 2 |
| 1997 Sierra 1500 | 83 | 3 |
| 1996 Sierra 1500 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 40 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 1500 model years, the 2006 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.