Model year record

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls & problems

The 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 has 2 safety recalls and 145 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (40 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints145filed by owners

Crashes · fires8 · 5reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths4 · 1reported in complaints

Safety recalls

WheelsDec 17, 2007

Hub

Recall 07E106000130,000 vehicles

Problem: 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 LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Risk: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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.

Service brakes, airJun 6, 2006

Service brakes, air

Recall 06E0500006,800 vehicles

Problem: 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 CORD. IF THE HUB ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED DESPITE THIS INTERFERENCE, THE GAP BETWEEN THE ABS SENSOR AND THE TONE WHEEL MAY BE ALTERED. THIS MAY WEAKEN THE OUTPUT OF THE ABS SENSOR. DIMINISHED OUTPUT COULD RESULT IN AN UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS AND STOPPING DISTANCE COULD BE AFFECTED.
Risk: IF STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Sierra 1500 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Sierra 1500 2WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.8 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Sierra 1500 2WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Sierra 1500 2WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.8 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Sierra 1500 2WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Sierra 1500 2WD FFV

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 19 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Sierra 1500 2WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,500/year to fuel

Sierra 1500 4WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Sierra 1500 4WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Sierra 1500 4WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.8 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Sierra 1500 4WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.8 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Sierra 1500 4WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes	40	2	0	2	78,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Disc › Rotor	27	2	0	0	28,545 mi
Electrical systemHorn; Alternator/generator/regulator	21	0	2	1	82,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Axle hubs	13	2	0	0	37,183 mi
SuspensionFront; Front › Wheel bearing	11	0	0	0	22,213 mi
StructureBody; Frame and members	9	0	0	0	56,546 mi
Air bagsFrontal	9	2	0	1	103,484 mi
TiresSidewall	7	1	0	0	20,800 mi
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	6	0	2	0	23,000 mi
Wheels	6	1	0	1	109,000 mi
Steering	6	1	0	1	68,000 mi
Exterior lightingTail lights	5	0	0	0	109,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner 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
Sep 9, 2026
Service brakes
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…
May 9, 2024
Electrical systemFire
something shorted on or behind the dash on the drivers side and caught fire
Jan 28, 2025
Wheels
MY PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BROKE AND WENT SIDEWAYS WHEN I TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY IN MONTZUMA ONLY GOING ABOUT 30MPH
Mar 8, 2021 · 180,000 miles
Structure › Body
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.
Nov 10, 2018 · 230,000 miles
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 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
Feb 11, 2015 · 90,000 miles
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
May 10, 2020 · 30,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
FUEL GAGE SHOWS HALF A TANK BUT I RAN OUT OF GAS. LIGHTS BLOW ALL THETIME.
Feb 5, 2017 · 235,765 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.