2006 GMC Sierra 1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500. Newest first.
Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between january 23, 2006, and december 20, 2007, sold for light duty and medium duty trucks. the inboard retention nut used to maintain hub bearing assembly can loosen resulting in an ABS…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2008. owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.
Certain federal-mogul national and carquest aftermarket hub assemblies, p/n 515058, sold for use on 2001-2006 general motors 1500 and 2500 4WD trucks. on the subject hub assemblies, the ABS sensor cord departs from the hub assembly at a 90 degree angle. as a result, there IS a fit issue with the brake rotor dust shield interfering with the ABS sensor…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If stopping distance IS limited, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
Federal-mogul will notify its owners and will either credit the customers account or replace the unit. the recall IS expected to begin during june 2006. owners can contact federal-mogul customer service at 1-800-563-8507 ext 3530.
Owner complaints
145 complaints8 involved a crash5 involved a fire4 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension
The front left frame that the wheel and suspension bolt onto is in advanced rust stages. It is being considered unsafe to drive although the right side is still considered safe. Common issue from what I have heard. Took car in to replace the starter and shop doesnwant to work on it. We cannot afford a new vehicle because of a knkwn weakness in the frame work
- Service brakes · Steering · Wheels
I was sold an unsafe vehicle for work/comute family. The dealership mislead me and lied to me about warranty and even after I paid $10,0000 cash I was wrongfully done by this bussiness by no means was the bussiness trying to conduct good bussiness with me and I also have a dissability and a child…
I was sold an unsafe vehicle for work/comute family. The dealership mislead me and lied to me about warranty and even after I paid $10,0000 cash I was wrongfully done by this bussiness by no means was the bussiness trying to conduct good bussiness with me and I also have a dissability and a child with a disability. Incident date: 5/9/2024 description: I purchased a 2006 GMC sierra $10,000 cash was given and paid off but I was scammed by the dealership. I bought this vehicle under the impression that I was being sold a good safe vehicle for work and my families needs are also a priority. I never test drove the vehicle till I drove home after purchasing it. Not even 4 mins on the road and I noticed the ABS light came on the dashboard with the brake light and the front brakes began to smoke. I contacted the dealship but was disregarded and not offered an exchange or any type of solution for my problem I even explained my job required me to use my vehicle for transporting material for work and since I was in charge of 4 people that woul be requireing skills for customer service and making sure all customers were satisfied. Pacifi northwest motorsports took advantage of my impariment I feelscammed and I want to have my money back or at least exchange for the value of $10,000. I was never offered any type of sloution from the bussiness the owner laughed at me and said that it sucked to be me and hung up the phone on me. The bussinness owner lied to the attorney generals office about offereing me a remedy the only remedy I would consider IS my money back and an exchange for my troubles I feel that this is a vehicle manufacturer malfuncunctiom. I'm still having the sa,e problem with my brakes .. Please help I have tried repairing the problem, numerous times to be unsuccessful .
- Electrical system
something shorted on or behind the dash on the drivers side and caught fire
- Wheels
My passenger side wheel broke and went sideways when I turn off the highway in montzuma only going about 30mph
- Structure › Body · Unknown or other
I had a crack in the windshield and when they replaced it the technician said it was so rusted from the inside that if anything happened again they would not replace it he had to really do some work arounds he said to even replace this one. That makes me feel that this IS a real safety issue if we…
I had a crack in the windshield and when they replaced it the technician said it was so rusted from the inside that if anything happened again they would not replace it he had to really do some work arounds he said to even replace this one. That makes me feel that this IS a real safety issue if we were to get in a serious accident. There IS no rust on the outside around the windshield at all. So I was very surprised when the technician told me that.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2006 GMC sierra 1500. The contact stated that the heater blower relay switch was replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact stated while vehicle was in a stand still, and attempting to turn on the air conditioner, the air conditioner was inoperable. The contact…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 GMC sierra 1500. The contact stated that the heater blower relay switch was replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact stated while vehicle was in a stand still, and attempting to turn on the air conditioner, the air conditioner was inoperable. The contact stated that a dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the heater blower replay switch and harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. *Bf the consumer stated in 2015 the switch was replaced, but in 2020 it was replaced again along with the melter wire harness. *As
- Service brakes
Even though my truck has always been garage kept and only has 30 thousand miles on it, my braking system went out while driving because my metal brake lines are rusted . *tr
- Exterior lighting · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel gage shows half a tank but I ran out of gas. Lights blow all thetime.
- Service brakes
ABS light keeps coming on while driving
- Service brakes
While driving at low speeds, about 20 mph or lower, the brake pedal fades to the floor. There are no lights or codes and brake fluid at the proper level. This happens quite frequently and anywhere.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2006 GMC sierra 1500. While driving approximately 8 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, the anti-lock braking system seized without warning. The failure recurred several times. The contact called champion chevrolet of avon at 317-350-1023 (located at 183 s county rd 525…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 GMC sierra 1500. While driving approximately 8 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, the anti-lock braking system seized without warning. The failure recurred several times. The contact called champion chevrolet of avon at 317-350-1023 (located at 183 s county rd 525, avon, in 46123) and a diagnostic test was recommended. The test was not performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
- Steering
TL* the contact owned a 2006 GMC sierra 1500. While the contact's son was driving 30 mph, the power steering seized and the vehicle drifted and crashed into the guardrail of a bridge. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled. A police report was filed. The driver was injured, but did…
TL* the contact owned a 2006 GMC sierra 1500. While the contact's son was driving 30 mph, the power steering seized and the vehicle drifted and crashed into the guardrail of a bridge. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled. A police report was filed. The driver was injured, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a wrecking yard. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 154,000.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
TL* the contact owns a 2006 GMC sierra 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the forty two volt charging warning indicator illuminated. Due to the warning, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact turned off the vehicle and it failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to john…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 GMC sierra 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the forty two volt charging warning indicator illuminated. Due to the warning, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact turned off the vehicle and it failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to john paul's buick GMC (3615 s 108th st, greenfield, wi 53228, (414) 208-4113) where it was diagnosed that the generator starter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part no longer being manufactured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,350.
- Service brakes
I took our truck in for servicing at the o'neill GMC dealership in warminster, pa and was told that all of our brake lines needed to be replaced due to rusting. we purchased our vehicle new from o'neill and have continued to have it serviced there. the truck IS treated with great respect and only…
I took our truck in for servicing at the o'neill GMC dealership in warminster, pa and was told that all of our brake lines needed to be replaced due to rusting. we purchased our vehicle new from o'neill and have continued to have it serviced there. the truck IS treated with great respect and only has 40,000 miles on it. I contacted GMC due to the defective materials of the vehicle they sold us and they claim that this IS normal. I now am strapped with a bill for $2700.00 to replace all four defective, rusting brake lines their website says customer satisfaction guaranteed. I believe GMC should contribute $1700 towards the bill. I note that there are over ten pages of complaints on the internet regarding corrosion problems. please hold GMC accountable. this vehicle was purchased in good faith and they should admit responsibility for their inferior brake line materials. I am disappointed with gmc's excuses and nonsense. I told them they should pay $1700 out of the money they banked from the expired, extended warranty we purchased. this IS a GMC issue; not a [xxx] issue. again, please hold them responsible for selling a defective truck. thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Service brakes
Brake line failure, front left. Steel line had rusted next to a plastic clip that secured a wiring harness to the brake line. Brake fluid was spraying onto the side of the engine. Noticed the leak after returning home; had failed in stop-and-go traffic.
- Service brakes
When braking at the end of our driveway before proceeding into the road the brake pedal pulsates like ABS IS kicking in but the vehicle hesitates to stop. Also when turning to the left at low speed, can hear the ABS system activating and get pulsing in the brakes as well.
- Service brakes
While driving on two lane road,service brake system light flashed, vehicle was hard too slow down and stop. stopped vehicle and saw brake fluid was leaking from left front wheel brake lines.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2006 GMC sierra 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle made a loud clunking noise when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the vehicle shifted hard when switching gears. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the valve body inside the transmission was…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 GMC sierra 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle made a loud clunking noise when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the vehicle shifted hard when switching gears. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the valve body inside the transmission was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. GMC of plattsburgh, new york (518)-563-2000 was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided the contact with case number: 8-3309303524. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. updated 12/13/2017 *ln consumer stated does not shift down going down hills half to ride brakes at all times. Light did not come on when we had trouble with ABS cable to wheel bearing, you lose brake power. Also transmisson does not shift down. Updated 7/18/18*jb
- Service brakes
I own a 2006 GMC sierra 1500 pick-up with less than 75,000 miles on january 23, 2017 I lost my braking capability due to the brake lines being completely corroded/rusted through causing the lost of brake fluid. luckily I lost my brakes in a parking lot and not on a busy main street or highway…
I own a 2006 GMC sierra 1500 pick-up with less than 75,000 miles on january 23, 2017 I lost my braking capability due to the brake lines being completely corroded/rusted through causing the lost of brake fluid. luckily I lost my brakes in a parking lot and not on a busy main street or highway with the possibility of having an accident and seriously hurting myself or someone else. from what I have read gm has known about this problem for sometime and says it IS not a safety concern. from first hand experience I believe this IS a major safety concern. *tr
- Steering
I was driving around a curve (50mph)and steering failed. the steering wheel turned completely around but wheels did not respond. I had a strong odor of burning power steering fluid just prior to malfunction. *tr
- Air bags · Electrical system · Electrical system › Horn
TL* the contact owns a 2006 GMC sierra 800 (na). The contact engaged the horn and it failed to function intermittently. The relay in the fuse box was replaced, which did not correct the failure. During an oil change, the dealer stated that the air bag contact coil, which was tied to the horn…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 GMC sierra 800 (na). The contact engaged the horn and it failed to function intermittently. The relay in the fuse box was replaced, which did not correct the failure. During an oil change, the dealer stated that the air bag contact coil, which was tied to the horn, needed to be replaced. The dealer stated they could not guarantee that the repair would correct the failure. The dealer requested a diagnostic test of $78 and advised the contact the estimate for the repair would range from $393.12 to $1,000. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer who stated that since the vehicle was ten years old, they would not offer any assistance. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 51,190. *tr
- Air bags · Service brakes
My wife while driving our 2006 GMC sierra was involved in a t-bone accident. She was driving south in her lane and was cut off causing her to hit the car that turned in front of her. She could not stop in time and when she hit the other car her airbag did not deploy. She died from broken ribs that…
My wife while driving our 2006 GMC sierra was involved in a t-bone accident. She was driving south in her lane and was cut off causing her to hit the car that turned in front of her. She could not stop in time and when she hit the other car her airbag did not deploy. She died from broken ribs that puncher-ed her heart and she bled to death at work two hours later, the coroner determined her death to be from blunt force chest trauma.
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc)
Reduced engine power and engine light. have had just about everything replaced I have my repair bills. Truck will run fine after being in shop then starts all over again. Throttle body has been replaced twice. It will drop me down to 20mph on the highway and I am afraid it IS going to cause a bad…
Reduced engine power and engine light. have had just about everything replaced I have my repair bills. Truck will run fine after being in shop then starts all over again. Throttle body has been replaced twice. It will drop me down to 20mph on the highway and I am afraid it IS going to cause a bad wreck. It happened to me today and I am out of town I have drove 600 miles with a horse trailer to pick up a rescue horse and am afraid to start home with no clue what IS wrong with this truck when I reset the battery it will work fine but I am telling you that it IS going to cause a bad wreck. I don't mind paying for it just tell what the hell IS wrong so I can get it fixed probably before someone gets hurt or killed.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2006 GMC sierra 1500. While driving at a very slow speed, the brake pedal depressed and failed to operate. The contact was unaware if the emergency brake was depressed; however, there was no crash. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake line…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 GMC sierra 1500. While driving at a very slow speed, the brake pedal depressed and failed to operate. The contact was unaware if the emergency brake was depressed; however, there was no crash. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake line was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
- Power train · Service brakes
1.Rusted brake lines blowout.fortunately mine happened in a parking lot,not on the turnpike,and requiring an emergency stop. 2.clutch master cylinder plastic mounting flange separates when clutch IS depressed,disabeling std.transmission.on residential street.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011782This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
- 11010544This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11009156This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007744This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007743This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11006274This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- 11000158This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
- 10253770This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10251888This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
- 10251887This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10250347This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
- 10250013High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
- 10249980This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249535This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
- 10249295This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247780This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 10247748Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information.
- 10247747Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information
- 10247716J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247672Parallel Hybrid Truck (PHT) Part Restriction.
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