Complaints
65
per 10K Sold
3.1
US Sales
210,736
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 GMC Sierra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:54,694 mi
Crash-related:3
#27 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:66,571 mi
Fires:1
#35 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:29,763 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 GMC Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 20 | 3 | — | 54,694 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 1 | 66,571 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 29,763 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Hub | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Bead | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
20
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,694
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,571
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,763
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Hub
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Bead
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 GMC Sierra — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 GMC Sierra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 GMC Sierra has 65 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 GMC Sierra?
Top reported problems: Brakes (20 complaints, avg 54,694 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 66,571 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (5 complaints, avg 29,763 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 53,397 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 GMC Sierra include 3 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 0 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 GMC Sierra 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?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Sierra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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