2006 GMC SIERRA 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500
The 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500 has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (3 complaints), Air Bags (2 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 support, these sensors measure impact severity to ensure airbags deploy only when necessary. This part is no longer available from GM or any other aftermarket distributor. It is a critical part for any occupants in a crash. I am just one of many people who cannot make safety corrections.
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 TIME THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,108.
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 TIME THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,108.
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 ABLE TO UPLOAD.
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 GMC SIERRAS. I HAVE MY TRUCK SERVICED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER ON A REGULAR BASIS AND THIS HAS NEVER BEEN MENTIONED TO ME. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ITEM! SERIOUS SAFETY THREAT. CANNOT IMAGINE WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THIS OCCURRED 2 DAYS LATER WHEN I WAS PULLING OUR 40 FOOT RV. SHOULDN'T GM BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS? MY TRUCK IS NOW IN THE SHOP GETTING THE BRAKE LINE REPLACED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
RFI20201207_599- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This SKU is a Climate Control Module. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for a software issue. If the software issue exists it can cause a fan in the climate control system to stay on even when the ignition is turned off. The fan staying on...
3804 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
NEW REAR LEAF SPRING. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SIERRA 3500
- 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 44 complaints
- 2002 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 29 complaints
- 2003 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 9 complaints
- 2004 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 29 complaints
- 2005 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 29 complaints
- 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500 (current)
- 2007 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 19 complaints
- 2008 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 27 complaints
- 2009 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 7 complaints
- 2010 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 2 complaints
- 2011 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 24 complaints
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