2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems and Repair Histories
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2006 GMC Sierra 1500s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 problems and repair histories that follow it.
GMC Sierra 1500 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | GMC Sierra (not HD) | 19 Sierra (not HD)s, 8.5 months of data per Sierra (not HD), average 70400 miles Small sample size. Join or 19 Sierra (not HD)s, 8.5 months of data per Sierra (not HD), average 70400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 170000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 170000 | 35 | transmission automatically shifts down while going down the road it is also a hybrid |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Replaced scratched passenger window and painted scratched passenger door | |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | Removed rolling object from dash | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 80000 | 560 | Antifreeze leaking of back side of water pump; water pump replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 70000 | 657 | leaking water pump |
| Jul | 2011 | 94000 | 600 | Had to replace both front wheel bearing assemblies (abs braking system integrated into this) due to noisy bearings |
| Sep | 2012 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 99200 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 99200 | 229 | Towing, complete overhaul and rebuilding of transmission. I had a $90.00 deductible and had to pay for new fluid plus taxes. |
| Mar | 2013 | 99200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 68000 | 700 | Replaced inner tie rod replaced wheel speed sensor |
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 83700 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 84320 | 1990 | Steering box leaking. A/C clutch malfunction. |
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 136400 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 137020 | 350 | New alternator |
| Jan | 2011 | 450 | Front right wheel bearing | |
| Apr | 2011 | 141980 | 320 | Shocks were replaced front and rear. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 40700 | 0 | Transmission locked up. Truck towed to dealer. Service manager found transmission locked up. Later that day a mechanic found nothing wrong with it and it has been working well ever since. (Could be an intermitant relay or modulator!?). |
| Jun | 2012 | 41000 | 660 | Brakes were squeaking. Blower motor ceased to function. Fluid leak from power steering.. |
| Dec | 2012 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Transmission front pump seal leaking. Replaced seal. Homelink transmitter will not hold code for longer than a month. Replaced transmitter. | |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | Rebuilt front differential due to gear "whine". | |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | Vibration in front driveline and growling noise. Rebuilt front differential. Scraping noise heard when applying brakes. Unable to duplicate. | |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Front pinion seal leaking. replaced seal. Scraping noise heard when braking. Found fuel line contacting firewall. | |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 16740 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 22940 | 0 | Intermediate steering shaft Replace water pump |
| Dec | 2008 | 23560 | 0 | Brought to shop for overheating issue. They found no problem after trying it numerous times. |
| Feb | 2009 | 24180 | 100 | Replaced thermostat and coolant. |
| Mar | 2012 | 37200 | 0 | Service airbag light on. Failed sensor. Pump seal leaking. Replaced seal. Leaking engine oil cooler lines. Leaking transmission cooler lines. Lights burnt out in dash cluster. Replaced. Passenger front window very slow and squeaky while going up. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42780 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Steering Input shaft regrease/replacement | |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 58900 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 61380 | 575 | Replaced speedometer cluster due to burned out bulbs behind speedometer. Bulbs could not be replaced, instead, entire cluster needed to be replaces and reprogrammed to system's computer! |
| Dec | 2010 | 64480 | 0 | The right side (dual climate control system) actuator door was malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Due to the $750 repair cost, they still have not been done. |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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