2006 GMC T-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 GMC T-SERIES
The 2006 GMC T-SERIES has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 GMC T-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 GMC T-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 2,553 vehicles.
Recall 06V311000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 1,369 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL CONTROL AND CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY WAS CONFIGURED IMPROPERLY, PREVENTING AIR FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AS DESIGNED. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY STOP, THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE INCREASED.
Consequence: IF STOPPING DISTANCE WAS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY ON C-SERIES OR REROUTE THE AIR BRAKE LINES ON T-SERIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND ISUZU...
View full details →Recall 06V254000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| 1,184 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED SR-7 BENDIX BRAKE VALVES, THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE VALVE CAVITY MAY NOT PROPERLY SET, CAUSING INTERNAL AIR LEAKAGE. IF THE CHECK VALVE DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT, THE RESULTING LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Consequence: THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVES AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 GMC T-SERIES
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 GMC T-SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
AFTER 9 INCHES OF RAIN REPORTED YESTERDAY FOR NORTH MIAMI , FLORIDA HUMMER H-3 FOUND WITH LEAKING BIG AMOUNT OF WATER IN DASHBOARD AND FLOOR OF THE CAR. HUMMER H-3-YR 2006. *AK
I PAID 25K FOR THIS 2006 GMC SIERRA TRUCK WITH 8600 MILES, PURCHASED FROM TEXAN CHEVEROLET IN HUMBLE, TX JULY 4TH 2006. NOTICED IT ABOUT 6K TO 7K MILES. CLUNK NOISE DRIVERSIDE UNDER HOOD. NOTICE NOISE WHILE BACKING OUT, GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS OR IN TRANSIT AT A SLOW SPEED. ALSO NOTICED A CLUNK COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND THEN STOPPING. WAS READING UP ON IT AN CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT IT'S PROBABLY MY SLIP/YOKE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. YOU CAN FIND OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM HERE: HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.NET/FORUM/AUTOS/CHEVROLET-HHR/TTLO0J4LAV1OFM2DE SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE.
Safety Rating for the 2006 GMC T-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 GMC T-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 GMC T-SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 GMC T-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC T-SERIES
- 2001 GMC T-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2002 GMC T-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2006 GMC T-SERIES (current)
- 2007 GMC T-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2009 GMC T-SERIES — 1 complaint
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