Complaints
65
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Gmc Sierra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:54,694 mi
Crash-related:3
#27 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:66,571 mi
Fires:1
#35 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:29,763 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Gmc Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 20 | 3 | — | 54,694 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | 1 | 66,571 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | — | — | 29,763 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 15,833 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 117,250 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 34,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 2 | — | — | 58,732 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | 1 | 36,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 5,013 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 21,425 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING | 1 | — | — | 40,320 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 | — | — | 160,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 | — | — | 21,425 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 21,425 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 | — | — | 4,200 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 | — | — | 4,200 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| TIRES:BEAD | 1 | — | — | 20,100 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 97,500 mi |
SERVICE BRAKES
20
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,694
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,571
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,763
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,833
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,250
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,500
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,732
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
36,000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,425
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,320
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
160,000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,425
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,425
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,200
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,200
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,000
TIRES:BEAD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,100
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,000
VISIBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,500
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