Complaints
78
Crashes
4
Fires
4
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:83,907 mi
Crash-related:1
#27 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:61,609 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:52,756 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 24 | 1 | — | 83,907 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 61,609 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 52,756 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Hub | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Valve | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Brakes
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,907
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,609
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,756
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Hub
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Valve
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 GMC Sierra 2500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 has 78 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500?
Top reported problems: Brakes (24 complaints, avg 83,907 mi); Steering Defects (7 complaints, avg 61,609 mi); Automatic Transmission (5 complaints, avg 52,756 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,245 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 include 4 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 GMC Sierra 2500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Sierra 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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