2006 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 2500 years
- More complaints than other years 10th of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500. That ranks 10th out of 30 Sierra 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (24 complaints, 36%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 66owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 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 | 24 | 36% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 18% | 34,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 15% | 22,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 9% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 9% | 24,652 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 8% | 26,400 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6% | 52,900 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 3% | 67,752 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 2,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Mobilityworks is recalling 133 my 2005-2006 ford e250, my 2000, 2004-2006 e350, my 2000, 2005 e450, my 2005-2006 gmc 2500, gmc 3500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Mobilityworks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
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.
My vehicle was totaled and i see their is a recall for the pitman arm that can cause total loss if steering and that is what happened to me
Brakes failed "completely", with no warning. No "warning light" on the instrument panel while driving on a public road in the county. All of a sudden absolutely no brakes. Had recently hauled a car on a trailer from emporia, kansas. Was preparing to haul calves to the sale barn. Now that would have…
Brake lines busted. This is a very serious problem because i was hauling a load and got extremely extremely lucky that it busted as i was pulling in driveway. I was pulling a loaded trailer with no brakes. This is a very common issue with the 2005 and 2006 2500 trucks. I can name 6 vehicles i know…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE INEFFECTIVE AND EXCESSIVE PRESSURE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO FULLY STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SULLIVAN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (2406 N SECTION…
Not only does the right side mirror have the objects are closer than it appears style mirror used for cars making it impossible to use for towing ( on a truck with a tow package ) it has red lights that flash in the mirror. Not only does the flashing red lights make it hard to see anything in the…
Other GMC Sierra 2500 years
← 2005 Sierra 2500 · 2007 Sierra 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 2500 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 Sierra 2500 | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 Sierra 2500 | 106 | 4 |
| 2023 Sierra 2500 | 33 | 1 |
| 2022 Sierra 2500 | 43 | 3 |
| 2021 Sierra 2500 | 52 | 6 |
| 2020 Sierra 2500 | 78 | 9 |
| 2019 Sierra 2500 | 32 | 7 |
| 2018 Sierra 2500 | 35 | 5 |
| 2017 Sierra 2500 | 37 | 6 |
| 2016 Sierra 2500 | 59 | 6 |
| 2015 Sierra 2500 | 89 | 6 |
| 2014 Sierra 2500 | 30 | 2 |
| 2013 Sierra 2500 | 46 | 3 |
| 2012 Sierra 2500 | 31 | 3 |
| 2011 Sierra 2500 | 63 | 4 |
| 2010 Sierra 2500 | 10 | 5 |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | 31 | 5 |
| 2008 Sierra 2500 | 63 | 3 |
| 2007 Sierra 2500 | 83 | 3 |
| 2006 | 66 | 1 |
| 2005 Sierra 2500 | 115 | 1 |
| 2004 Sierra 2500 | 143 | 1 |
| 2003 Sierra 2500 | 160 | 0 |
| 2002 Sierra 2500 | 134 | 1 |
| 2001 Sierra 2500 | 134 | 2 |
| 2000 Sierra 2500 | 48 | 1 |
| 1999 Sierra 2500 | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 Sierra 2500 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 Sierra 2500 | 14 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, power train, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 2500 model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.