2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 3500 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 23rd of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 GMC Sierra 3500. That ranks 23rd out of 31 Sierra 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 37,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 27% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 27% | 86,578 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 18% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 18% | 120,054 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | 300 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | 45,949 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 GMC Sierra 3500.
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 impact sensor, also known as a crash sensor (part # 10370150), is no longer functional. It detects rapid vehicle deceleration during a frontal collision and sends an immediate signal to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) to deploy airbags. Located behind the front bumper or on the radiator…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 3500. While the vehicle was stationary, the power steering fluid leaked into the braking system and caused the brakes to seize. The vehicle was repaired and all of the hoses affected by the brake fluid were replaced. The contact stated that this was the third…
Involved in accident, vehicle driven into rear of pick-up and u-haul trailer on highway 50 canyon city,co ,left front side of gmc 3500 destroyed along with hood area and the airbags did not deploy. Driver had to be cut out of gmc3500. Gmc totaled driver suffered broken neck. Photos obtained but not…
I went out to my truck in the morning and my dash board indicator told me to get my brakes checked; everything was fine the night before. I brought the truck into mymechanic and found out that my brake line is corroded and broken. Also found out that this a recurring and consistent problem with the…
I was driving down the road when the steering wheel locked into place. I had to jerk it hard in order to get it to released from the locked position. This has happened twice already. Can easily cause a crash. Needs to be fixed by manufacturer. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Sierra 3500?
Owners most often report power train, steering, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC Sierra 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 3500 model years, the 2006 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.