2006 Gmc SIERRA 2500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
66 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
43,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 59 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 24 of 66 complaints (36.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 31 | 47.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 15 | 22.7% |
| Steering behavior | 11 | 16.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 24 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
Service Brakes: 24; Steering: 7; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Electrical System: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines: 4; Tires: 4; Air Bags: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 22 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 9 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 22; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 5
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (22). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
2006: 8; 2007: 1; 2008: 7; 2009: 6; 2010: 7; 2011: 3; 2012: 10; 2013: 3; 2014: 8; 2015: 4; 2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 31 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 15 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10158174 · 2006-05-24 (May 24, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THREE OF THE FOUR ORIGINAL TIRES HAVE GONE FLAT BECAUSE THE VALVE STEMS LEAK AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE VALVE STEMS WERE REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10158174 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10162047 · 2006-07-10 (July 10, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S HYDROBOOST WAS TOO SMALL FOR THE TRUCK AND MADE TOO MUCH NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES OR STEERING WERE USED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE VEHICLE HAS NO PROBLEMS, BUT THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THERE WILL BE DIFFICULTY DOING TOWING WORK PARTICULARLY GOING UPHILL AND DOWNHILL. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY TWO MONTHS OLD AND HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATING THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE SECOND MONTH.
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10162047 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10163921 · 2006-07-30 (July 30, 2006)
VEHICLE- 2006 GMC SIERRA 2500HD 4X4 DURAMAX/ALLISON THERE IS A VERY NOTICEABLE CLUNK/LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING. I HAVE GREASED/LUBRICATED THE WHOLE STEERING MECHANISM WITH NO REDUCTION IN THE PROBLEM. MY FEAR IS THE LOOSENESS WILL RESULT IN A COMPLETE FAILURE OR LOSS OF STEERING. PRIOR TO THAT I FEAR POOR DRIVING/MANEUVER ABILITY WHILE THIS ISSUE PERSIST. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10163921 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10163998 · 2006-07-31 (July 31, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT A LOW SPEED, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL COLLAPSED TO THE PAVEMENT WITHOUT WARNING. UPON INSPECTION, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS INTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE FRONT TIE ROD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,853 miles reported. Look up ODI 10163998 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166943 · 2006-08-25 (August 25, 2006)
2006 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SPONGY AND HARDER TO STOP WHILE TOWING A BOAT. *KB THE HYDROBOOST SEEMS TO EMIT A HUMMING SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED. THE INCIDENT OCCURS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE REACHES 180- 190 DEGREES ACCORDING TO THE GAUGE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10166943 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10171139 · 2006-10-17 (October 17, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL VALVE SYSTEM BLISTERED CAUSING AN AIR LEAK. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE TIRE AND THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND WAS IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10171139 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10175963 · 2006-12-12 (December 12, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT A PARALLEL PARKED POSITION, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ONLY ABLE TO BE TURNED ONE QUARTER TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED. UPDATED 08/27/07 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 913 miles reported. Look up ODI 10175963 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10176578 · 2006-12-19 (December 19, 2006)
ACCORDING TO THE DISTRICT DISTRIBUTOR REPRESENTATIVE FOR FIRESTONE HE SAID THE TERM "STONE CHIPPING" IS WHAT'S HAPPENING TO SOME OF THEIR TIRES. WHEN I LOOK AT MY TIRE, I SEE CHIPS OF RUBBER COMING OUT OF THE TIRE EVEN IN THE TREAD. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10176578 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
08V519000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Reported: 2008-10-06 (October 6, 2008)
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.
Consequence: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗