2006 GMC Sierra Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES
74 complaints
BRAKES FAILED "COMPLETELY", WITH NO WARNING. NO "WARNING LIGHT" ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE DRIVING ON A PUBLIC ROAD IN THE COUNTY. ALL OF A SUDDEN ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES. HAD RECENTLY HAULED A CAR ON A TRAILER FROM EMPORIA, KANSAS. WAS PREPARING TO HAUL CALVES TO THE SALE BARN. NOW THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A TOTAL DISASTER. UPON INSPECTION, THE BRAKE LINES ARE SO RUSTED, THAT PINCHING OFF THE LINE RESULTED IN A RUPTURE IN ANOTHER LOCATION. I WAS TRYING TO GET SOME BRAKING ACTION, SO I COULD DRIVE IT TO A REPAIR SHOP. I'LL HAVE TO HAUL IT. *TR
Jun 05, 2020
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 27, 2020
BRAKE LINES BUSTED. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM BECAUSE I WAS HAULING A LOAD AND GOT EXTREMELY EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT IT BUSTED AS I WAS PULLING IN DRIVEWAY. I WAS PULLING A LOADED TRAILER WITH NO BRAKES. THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 2005 AND 2006 2500 TRUCKS. I CAN NAME 6 VEHICLES I KNOW OF IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TOO. MECHANIC SAYS IT'S A VERY SERIOUS AND COMMON ISSUE THAT GM SHOULD BE RECALLING. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN AT A STOPLIGHT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BAD. CHEAP MATERIALS IS THE PROBLEM WITH THESE BRAKE LINES. 2006 YEAR MODEL IS MINE.
Mar 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE INEFFECTIVE AND EXCESSIVE PRESSURE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO FULLY STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SULLIVAN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (2406 N SECTION ST, SULLIVAN, IN 47882, 812-268-4321), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 0. *BF *TR
Jul 11, 2019
ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON WHILE DRIVING
Dec 07, 2018
+ 69 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
29 complaints
WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND HAD A SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. HAD I NOT BEEN ON A SUBURBAN ROAD OR IN TRAFFIC OR A HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY THE SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC AND RESULTED IN A CRASH. I WAS NEAR MY REPAIRING GARAGE AND MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE THERE BY USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND LOW SPEED. IT WAS LESS THAN A MILE. I HAD THIS REPAIRED AT A COST OF $849.27. JUST YESTERDAY (6-30-2014) I WAS PARKED ON A HILL AND AS I RELEASED THE PARKING BRAKE MY FOOT SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I EXPERIENCED A SECOND LOSS OF BRAKES DUE TO FAILURE OF THE REMAINING TWO BRAKE LINES. I WAS ON A HILL AND HAD ONLY A TINY AMOUNT OF BRAKING POWER. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE GARAGE AND THE COST OF THIS REPAIR HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. THEY WILL REPLACE THE REMAINING TWO BRAKE LINES. I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES WHICH RUPTURED AND ARE LOCATED IN A NEARBY LOCATION ON THE VEHICLE. ALL ARE EXPOSED AND UN-SHIELDED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVERTISES THAT THE VEHICLE IS "PROFESSIONAL GRADE" AND "HEAVY DUTY" BUT I FIND BOTH THESE CLAIMS TO BE GREAT EXAGGERATIONS. THESE SITUATIONS HAVE SCARED ME AND I DESIRE TO ACQUIRE A DIFFERENT VEHICLE AS SOON AS I AM ABLE. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS WILL NOT BE SOON. I WILL HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE FEAR THAT ANOTHER POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC PROBLEM COULD DEVELOP AT ANY MOMENT. FORTUNATELY, NEITHER OF THESE INCIDENTS WERE PANIC STOPS.
Jul 01, 2014
FRONT ABS SPEED SENSORS FAILED AT 26,000 MILES. THE MANUFACTURE SAID THIS WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, THIS MODEL YEAR SHOULD HAVE 60,000 MILES ON IT. THEY HAVE REIMBURSED SOME OWNERS FOR THIS PROBLEM AND REFUSE TO PAY OTHERS. NO ONE AT GM COULD EXPLAIN WHY BOTH SENSORS WENT OUT AT THE TIME. *TR
Feb 14, 2012
MY 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500 WITH 25000 MILES ON IT HAD BOTH FRONT WHEEL ABS SENSORS FAILED. CAUSING ENGAGING OF THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES, WHEN BRAKES IS DEPRESSED WHEN MOVING AT LESS THAN 10 MPH. *TR
Nov 14, 2011
THE BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED THROUGH ALLOWING ALL OF THE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN NO BRAKES. *TR
Sep 07, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ACTIVATED WITHOUT INTENT. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Aug 26, 2011
+ 24 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
24 complaints
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
Sep 18, 2017
2006 GMC SIENNA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTER STICKS/ GRINDS WHEN CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TROUBLE SHIFTING THE FIVE SPEED TRANSMISSION FROM THE TIME, HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. IT WOULD STICK IN GEAR WHEN SHIFTING, MOVE WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED WHEN HE STARTED IT IN GEAR, AND SCRAPE WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. OVERALL, THE CLUTCH WAS NOT DISENGAGING/ THE DEALER CLAIMED THE VEHICLE WAS SELF-ADJUSTING AND THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED INFORMATION ABOUT AN INCORRECT CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER BEING INSTALLED IN 2006 SIERRA'S. *JB
Jun 02, 2016
THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. AT TIMES, I HAD TO STOP THE TRUCK AND PUT IN PARK BEFORE IT WOULD ENGAGE IN DRIVE. FINALLY IT LOST ALL BUT 1ST GEAR. TOOK TO DEALER AND TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. GMC MADE ME PAY HALF THE $3200 REPAIR. I DO NOT LIVE IN A COLD CLIMATE. A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK SHOULD NOT BE LOSING THE TRANSMISSION AT LESS THAN 50,000 MILES!
Jun 05, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE SERVICE 4-WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE TRANSFER CASE ENCODER MOTOR AND TRANSFER CASE SELECTOR SWITCH WERE BOTH REPLACED. THREE YEARS LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CONTACT'S PERSONAL MECHANIC AND THE SAME PARTS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,012 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 115,603 UPDATED 7/26/12*CN UPDATED 08/07/12
Jun 22, 2012
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL VIBRATION/NOISE AT 47-70 MPH. INTERNAL BEARINGS REPLACED DUE TO SIGNIFICANT METAL FOUND ON MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG. TECHNICIAN STATEMENT "BEARINGS COMING APART" STATED. IDENTICAL COMPLAINT WITH IDENTICAL REPAIR REPEATED 4 TIMES WITHIN 85,000 MILES. FIRST REPAIR OCCURRED AT 34,000 MILES. LATEST (4TH) PERFORMED AT 85,919 MILES. *JS
Apr 19, 2012
+ 19 more complaints for this component
STEERING
16 complaints
MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND I SEE THEIR IS A RECALL FOR THE PITMAN ARM THAT CAN CAUSE TOTAL LOSS IF STEERING AND THAT IS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME
Oct 28, 2020
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.
Oct 05, 2018
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
Nov 27, 2016
THE VIN NUMBER IS COMING UP AS A 2006 GMC SAVANNA ON YOUR SITE SAFECAR.GOV UNDER RECALL LOOKUP BY VIN. IT SHOULD BE 2006 GMC SIERRA DENALI 1500 TRUCK.I WOULD LIKE IT CORRECTED IF POSSIBLE SO I CAN SEE CURRENT RECALLS. THANK YOU *TR
Mar 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. ..UPDATED 01/14/15 *BF UPDATED 01/15/15*JB..........UPDATED 02-02-15*BF..UPDATED 03-02/15 *BF STATUS UPDATE 03/17/15*JB UPDATED 8/31/2017*CN
Oct 28, 2014
+ 11 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15 complaints
something shorted on or behind the dash on the drivers side and caught fire
Jan 30, 2025
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
Jun 01, 2020
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.
Jul 26, 2018
MY TRUCK EXHIBITED THE SAME ISSUES AS #10240: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL OR INOPERATIVE - (MAY 9, 2011). HOWEVER MY AUTO CLIMATE FAN WAS NOT COVERED. I BELIEVE THIS IS A RECALL ISSUE. MY TRUCK BECAME SMOKY FROM THE OVERHEATING WIRES AND THE HVAC SYSTEM WOULD RUN AFTER CUTTING OFF THE IGNITION.
Nov 04, 2015
MY FAN HIGH SPEED BURST OUT AND I HAD A STRONG ELSE TRIAL BURNING SMELL. I HAD MY TRUCK LOOKED AT TO FIND THAT MY WIRING HARNESS AND RESISTOR HAD BURNT. I HAD THEM REPLACED THIS LAST SEPTEMBER. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO MORE RESISTORS AND ONE MORE WIRING HARNESS. I TALKED TO TWO DEALERSHIPS AND NO ONE TOLD ME ABOUT THE, "SPECIAL WARRANTY ADJUSTMENT". I HAD TO RESEARCH THE INTERNET TO FIND THIS OUT. WHEN I TOOK MY TRUCK BACK TO THE ORIGINAL DEALER, THEY BLAMED ME FOR NOT KNOWING THE LANGUAGE. I AM GLAD I DID NOT BURN MY TRUCK UP LIKE SEVERAL OTHER HAD (FOUND ON THE INTERNET). NOW THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT MAIN CONTROLLER HAS FAILED AND I HAVE TO PAY OVER $400 IN REPAIRS. HOW DO I KNOW THAT THE MAIN CONTROLLER DID NOT BURN OUT THE RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS? I AM CONCERNED THAT LARGE CORPORATIONS ARE PLAYING WITH OUR LIVES. *TR
Jan 29, 2015
+ 10 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
15 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06E050000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR), THE PASSENGER SIDE HUB FRACTURED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HUB ASSEMBLY WAS DEEMED AFTER MARKET AND THE REPAIR WAS DENIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 322,566.
Jun 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY WAS WORN. THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HUB ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,465. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,365. UPDATED 9/19/11 *CN THE HUB ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. UPDATED 12/08/11
Aug 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HUB WAS REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
May 24, 2011
DRIVING INTERSTATE 95 LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE CAUSING LOUD NOISE AND STEERING SHAKE. *TR
Sep 04, 2010
DRIVING INTERSTATE 95 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. *TR
Sep 04, 2010
+ 10 more complaints for this component
TIRES
14 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500 EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK DYNAPRO TIRES SIZE LT 265/70 R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS A BULGE IN THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE'S SIDEWALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,800. THE DOT NUMBER AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jan 31, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC 2500 EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH MUDD KM2 TIRES, SIZE 35 12.5 R18. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED THE REAR SQUARE PANEL AND WHEEL WELL OF THE TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY WERE ABLE TO PREVENT THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRES HAD PLENTY OF TREAD AND THE TIME OF THE BLOW OUT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
Nov 20, 2012
FIRESTONE DESTINATION A/T LT285/75R16 TIRES - CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF TIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH IN MIDDLE LANE OF THREE LANE HWY. NO PUNCTURE. SIDE WALL BLEW OUT . TIRES HAD ONLY 15,000 MILES. *TR
Sep 11, 2012
AMERITRAC GENERAL PURCHASED FROM WAL-MART 72653. TWO TRUCK TIRES P245/70R17 ON 2 DAYS WITH 7100 MILES HAD FAILURE ON LEFT SIDE TIRE AT CENTER.TIRE DESIGNEGRATED FROM CENTER;2ND TIRE TREAD STARTED TO FAIL AT TIME OF 1ST TIRE FAILURE. *TR WAL-MART TIRES 72653 @9:50AM CONFIRMED OTHER SIMILAR TIRE FAILURES. PLEASE CHECK THESE TIRES. [XXX] PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC
Aug 29, 2011
NO EVENT JUST EVERY DAY DRIVING AND A TIRE A YEAR LEAKS FROM INNER LINING TO FORM A BUBBLE ON OUTSIDE OF TIRE WHICH BLOWS OUT. A TIRE A YEAR FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS. *TR
Jun 13, 2011
+ 9 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
8 complaints
SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON
May 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT KNEE, LEFT ANKLE, LEFT HIP, AND ABDOMEN. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
Apr 04, 2017
INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE DRIVEN INTO REAR OF PICK-UP AND U-HAUL TRAILER ON HIGHWAY 50 CANYON CITY,CO ,LEFT FRONT SIDE OF GMC 3500 DESTROYED ALONG WITH HOOD AREA AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER HAD TO BE CUT OUT OF GMC3500. GMC TOTALED DRIVER SUFFERED BROKEN NECK. PHOTOS OBTAINED BUT NOT ABLE TO UPLOAD.
Oct 07, 2015
IN LATE OCTOBER, 2013, I PURCHASED MY 2006 GMC SIERRA C1500 STANDARD CAB, 2WD PICKUP FROM A PRIVATE OWNER. ON OR ABOUT, DECEMBER 01, 2013, I NOTICED THAT THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED INTERMITTENTLY. THE "AIRBAG" ILLUMINATED SYMBOL IN THE DASH INSTRUMENTATION AREA WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THIS WOULD RANDOMLY COME ON AND GO OFF DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. I SUBSEQUENTLY TOOK THE TRUCK TO A LOCAL GMC/CHEVROLET DEALER FOR SERVICE OF THIS PROBLEM. THEY CHARGED ME TO FIX THE ISSUE AND IT DID NOT APPEAR FOR ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THEIR REPAIR. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER, AS THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY REPAIR PREVIOUS ISSUES ON OTHER VEHICLES THAT I HAVE HAD SERVICED THERE. THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" MESSAGE HAS BEEN ON CONSTANTLY SINCE ABOUT FEBRUARY, 2014, AS WELL AS THE ILLUMINATED ICON IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WITH THEIR ABILITY TO REMEDY THE SITUATION AND MAY HAVE TO SEEK THIRD PARTY REPAIR FOR THIS ISSUE. GENERAL MOTORS SEEMS TO HAVE NO WEB SITE TO ASSIST OWNERS AND I MUST NOW GLEAN KNOWLEDGE FROM THE INTERNET IN AN ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. I CAN FIND NO RECALL INFORMATION FOR MY MAKE AND YEAR OF VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT, THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT ONE DOES NOT EXIST. *TR
Dec 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Dec 12, 2014
+ 3 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6 complaints
AFTER FILLING THE TANK I DROVE FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES AND I LOOKED AT THE TANK AND IT SHOWED I HAD GAS SO I KEPT DRIVING, SOON THE ENGINE STOPPED AND I WAS LEFT STRANDED BY MY TRUCK AND I AM DISABLED. I THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED AND THE SERVICE STATION FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT OTHER THAN THEY ADDED GAS AND IT STARTED AND RAN FINE. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE TRUCK AND NOTICED THAT THE GAS WAS NOT GOING DOWN ON THE GAUGE LIKE IT SHOULD. ONE DAY I GOT IN MY TRUCK AND STARTED IT AND THE LOW FUEL SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH A CHIME , THE (DIC) SAID THE FUEL WAS LOW BUT I HAD JUST FILLED IT UP AND HAD ONLY DRIVEN A FEW MILES. THE LOW GAS LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME NOW EVEN WHEN I FILL IT UP ALONG WITH THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND IT WILL CHIME EVERY TIME I START IT UP. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HE STATED IT WAS A WORN FUEL LEVEL SENSOR AND HE HAS HAD SEVERAL GM VEHICLE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE DISABLED AND HAVE PROBLEMS GETTING AROUND IN THE FIRST PLACE. *TR
Sep 09, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06E043000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
May 27, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO READ THE AMOUNT OF FUEL THAT WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE READER INSIDE THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT REPLACE THE READER ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE COULD SHUT OFF WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
May 18, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 GMC SIERRA PICK-UP TRUCK WITH LESS THAN 20,000 MILE ON IT AND HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS TWICE WHEN THE GAS GAUGE READS MORE THAN A QUARTER TANK OF FUEL ON THE GAUGE. I JUST LISTENED TO A REPORT ON THE RADIO OF A POSSIBLE RECALL ON MANY GM VEHICLES WITH GAS GAUGE PROBLEMS JUST LIKE MINE. I WISH YOU WOULD LOOK INTO ADDING THE GM SIERRA PICK-UP TO THIS LIST FOR RECALL. *TR
Apr 29, 2011
DRIVING 2006 GMC SIERRA PICK UP IN UTAH ON HWY 191 IN A CROSS COUNTRY MOVE AND PUSHED OFF THE ROAD TO THE SIDE BY A TRUCKER FRANTICLY TELLING ME TO RUN FROM THE TRUCK,IT WAS ON FIRE. LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCLUDED THEIR INVESTIGATION THAT IT WAS THE FUEL LINE LEAKING AS CAUSE OF ORIGIN. ALSO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL CONCLUDED THE SAME AT A LATER DATE. I SUBMITTED A CLAIM FOR THE CONTENTS TO GM AND WAS LIED TO FOR 2 MONTHS BEFORE THEM SAYING IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT. THEY INVESTIGATED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CONSENT FROM STATE FARM. THE ONLY CONSENT WAS TO PHOTOGRAPH. THEY SPENT 3.5 HOURS COMPLETELY INVESTIGATING WITH NO SUPERVISION. THE WOMAN HANDLING THE CLAIM AT GM SAID TO ME AT THE END THAT QUOTE "SOMETIMES THEY STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T,SORRY" AND DENIED THE CLAIM. NOW THEY REFUSE TO SPEAK TO ME OR RELEASE THEIR REPORT SO I CAN RETAIN AN ATTORNEY. THEY HAVE LIED AND CHEATED THROUGH THIS WHOLE PROCESS WITH OTHER BURNED LATE MODEL GM PU'S ARE BURNED RIGHT NEXT TO MINE IN THAT YARD. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN STOLEN FROM, RIFLED THROUGH,A ND COMPROMISED BY RAIN AND GM. NOW IT IS FINALLY SHRINK WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AND WAITING FOR THE NEXT STEP. PLEASE HELP AS SOON AS YOU CAN BY INVESTIGATING THIS. THANK YOU. *JB
Oct 11, 2007
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHICH WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION. THE VEHICLE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,000. UPDATED 03/05/12*LJ UPDATED 03/06/12
Jan 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND SMELLED BURNING COOLANT AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE BEGAN TO RAPIDLY INCREASE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE ENGINE OVERHEATING WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF COOLANT. IMMEDIATELY, WATER WAS DISPENSED INTO THE RADIATOR RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TWO DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Jul 22, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE RESISTOR FOR THE FAN MOTOR OVERHEATED AND FUSED WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,422 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
Nov 20, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE DRIVING 10-75 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART BY ITSELF AFTER DRIFTING FOR 50 YARDS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THICK, BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE OCCASIONALLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE EXHAUST AND INSTALLED A NEW PROGRAMMER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,439.
Feb 15, 2008
4.3 ENGINE STARTED SHAKING FOR NOT APPARENT REASON, MILEAGE AT INCIDENT 10,000 MILES. ENGINE RPM'S WOULD GO UP & DOWN AT IDLE & ROUGH IDLE IT DID THIS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. ENGINE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND JERKED. THE VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING WOULD NOT TURN ON. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE ECM (COMPUTER) & CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. VEHICLE AFTER TWO WEEKS IS NOW ROUGH IDLE AT TIMES AT START UP & RPM'S AT IDLE STILL VARY AT TIMES. VEHICLE TAKEN IN TO DEALER AND TECH STATED NO HIDDEN CODES VEHICLE CHECKED OUT OKAY ACCORDING TO DEALER??? *NM
Dec 19, 2006
WHEELS
4 complaints
MY PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BROKE AND WENT SIDEWAYS WHEN I TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY IN MONTZUMA ONLY GOING ABOUT 30MPH
Mar 09, 2021
PURCHASED A NEW GMC TRUCK VALUED AT $40,000 AT 38,000 MILES THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED AND AT 48,000 MILES PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED. SEEMS TO BE THAT DEFECTIVE PARTS ARE BEING INSTALLED ON TRUCKS AT ASSEMBLY. WHEN PASSENGER SIDE FAILED ALSO RUINED BRAKE ROTOR. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET IT SEEMS TO BE A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THESE GM TRUCKS. *TR
May 05, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN EXCESSIVELY LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR IDENTICAL FAILURES, BUT THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE LOUD NOISE WAS NORMAL. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF HIS VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07E106000 (WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB). CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Jan 08, 2009
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL VALVE SYSTEM BLISTERED CAUSING AN AIR LEAK. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE TIRE AND THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND WAS IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED.
Oct 17, 2006
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED INTO THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND ALL OF THE HOSES AFFECTED BY THE BRAKE FLUID WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,108.
May 11, 2017
GRINDING NOISE AND BRAKING DIMINISHED ALONG WITH SMOKING WHEEL. FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY IS COMING APART INSIDE WITH ONLY 36000 MILES. *JS
Jul 27, 2014
I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY (DOWN HILL SLOPE) AND LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKING IN MY 2006 GMC 2500HD DIESEL TRUCK. I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND DEPLOYED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD FAILED AND THIS RESULTED IN THE HYDRO BOOST FAILURE WITH SUBSEQUENT BRAKE LOSS. AFTER REPLACING THE POWER STEERING PUMP THE POWER STEERING LINES SPLIT TWO WEEKS LATER. *TR
Aug 09, 2012
WHILE BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS AND COMING TO A FULL STOP, TRUCK LURCHES FORWARD AND BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN 1/8 OF AN INCH. DRIVER MUST USE MORE BRAKE TO STOP TRUCK ( THIS IS WITH NO LOAD IN TRUCK AT ALL, ONLY PASSENGER ). ALSO WHILE STOPPED AND TURNING THE WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT TO PARK, STEERING WHEEL LOOSES POWER STEERING UNTIL BRAKE IS RELEASED AND TRUCK STARTS ROLLING. HAD TRUCK LOOKED AT TWICE BEFORE AT DEALER FOR SAME PROBLEM ( ONCE AT 32,000 AND AGAIN AT 35,000 ) AND WAS TOLD, AS LONG AS NO HARD CODES OR FAILURES ARE FOUND, THEY WERE UNABLE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. *JB
Jun 26, 2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY FELL OFF - FOR NO REASON. *TR
Jan 20, 2011
REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY (BOTH) CONNECTION TABS WHICH HOLD ASSEMBLY IN PLACE FAIL FOR NO REASON ALLOWING LIGHT ASSEMBLE TO FALL OUT. HAVE REPLACED THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES THREE TIMES. FIRST LIGHT ASSEMBLY FELL OUT AT 8 MONTHS AGE (APPROX 20,000 MILES), RETURNED TO DEALER THEY ADVISED ASSEMBLY MUST HAVE BEEN DAMAGED NO WARRANTY REPAIR. REPLACED BOTH WITH AFTER-MARKET ASSEMBLIES, 18 MONTHS LATER REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY CONNECTION TABS FAILED. REPLACED WITH DEALER SUPPLIED PARTS (APPROX 75,000 MILES). NOW ABOUT 18 MONTHS LATER REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS FAILING AGAIN (109,000 MILES). POSSIBLE CAUSE IS THAT PLASTIC TABS DO NOT SECURE LIGHT ASSEMBLE IN PLACE, ALLOWING NORMAL USE AND VIBRATION TO CAUSE CONNECTION TAB TO FAIL. *TR
Oct 20, 2010
2006 GMC SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB. ONLY A YEAR OLD AND WITH LESS THAN 15,000 MILES, THE RIGHT TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY FELL OFF. THERE HAD BEEN NO ACCIDENT, IMPACT OR ABUSE. THE CAUSE WAS THE BREAKING OF THE TWO PLASTIC THREADS IN THE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THESE FLIMSY, WEAK, THREADED PARTS ARE ALL THAT HOLD THE TAILLIGHT ON AND ARE CLEARLY INADEQUATE FOR THE LOAD. THIS SHOULD NOT BE A WEAR AND TEAR ITEM; IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT. THERE SHOULD BE SOME METAL HOLDING THE SCREWS, NOT THIN PLASTIC. *TR
Aug 07, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, A BUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT LOOKED IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR, NOTHING WAS NOTICED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT FOUND THE DRIVER SIDE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS HANGING BY THE WIRES. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TABS HOLDING THE TAILLIGHT FRACTURED AND ORDERED A NEW TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY.
Apr 13, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
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
Oct 18, 2016
2006 GMC SIERRA HD 2500 - 4X4 CREW CAB SLT - WHILE PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND WITH KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP FERGUSON PONTIAC GMC AND WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE AND OUT OF WARRANTY. WE HAD OUR MECHANIC TOW IT IN. THEY HOOKED UP THE COMPUTER TO SEE IF A SENSOR HAD TRIPPED THE AIR BAG AND THE RUG STARTED TO SMOKE. THEY REMOVED THE MELTED MAT TO THE RUG AND FOUND THE WIRING HARNESS WAS MELTED AWAY. BOTTOM SIDE OF THE RUG WAS BURNT. WE WENT TO GMC IN PERSON WITH PICTURES AND ASKED HOW THIS COULD HAPPENED AND WERE TOLD "IT CAN HAPPEN AT ANYTIME WITH SAND AND MOISTURE AROUND THE WIRING HARNESS". WE WERE TOLD THIS COULD HAVE ALSO HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. WE WANT THIS TRUCK FIXED AND ASSURED THAT IT WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FOREST FIRE, A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT, AND OR DEATH. NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE. WE HAVE SEVERAL GMC VEHICLES AND ARE CONCERNED IF THE OTHER ONES WILL DO THE SAME. WE ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH THEIR COMPLETE DISREGARD FOR OUR SAFETY AND DID NOT WANT TO EVEN LOOK AT IT. WE HAVE PICTURES IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO EMAIL THEM TO YOU. THIS IS OUT OF THE NORMAL REALM OF "WARRANTY" AND BELIEVE IT IS GM'S RESPONIBILITY TO FIX THIS AND MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN. ALSO THE PUBLIC NEEDS TO KNOW THAT THIS "CAN HAPPEN AT ANYTIME". THIS WAS QUOTED FROM [XXX]THE SERVICE MANAGER AT FERGUSON PONITAC GMC. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jun 16, 2010
A/C & HEATER FAN CONTROL AND PASSENGER AIR BAG RESISTER/CONNECTOR FOUND UNDER THE PASSENGER DASH, POSSIBLE FIRE AND SAFETY ISSUES IF VEHICLE IS PARKED IN A GARAGE. *TR
Apr 05, 2010
EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
10 DAYS AFTER I GOT THIS TRUCK THE AC BLOWER STOPPED WORKING. I HAD TO PAY $60 TO GET IT FIXED. CONDENSATION FROM THE AC HAD FRIED THE WIRES. BUT I HAD TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED!!! NOT RIGHT!!!! NOW THE BLOWER AND AC WORKS BUT I HAVE NO HEAT! SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM AND THEY WANTED ME TO PAY THEM $60 ~ $100 JUST TO TELL WHAT IS WRONG THEN I WOULD HAVE TO PAY MY DEDUCTIBLE OF $60!!!! WHAT THE [XXX]!!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Nov 29, 2010
AIR CONDITIONER FAN RESISTOR FAILED FILLING PICKUP CAB WITH SMOKE. WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND FAILED AGAIN, BURNING PART OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *NM
Aug 10, 2006
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SOON AS HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE SOME KIND OF SMELL STARTED, AND THEN IT STARTED MAKING A RUBBING NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE THE SERPENTINE BELT OR SOME KIND BEARINGS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS MAKING THE NOISE. *AK
Oct 31, 2005
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
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.
Aug 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND HAD HOLES CAUSING IT TO POTENTIALLY FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 12/10/14*LJ UPDATED 9/29/2015*JS
Oct 29, 2014
ENGINE
2 complaints
DEFECTIVE CASTECH HEADS. LEAKING ANTIFREEZE INTO ENGINE. THINS OUT THE ENGINE OIL AND COULD ENGINE TO OVER HEAT OR SIEZE UP WHILE DRIVING. GM KNOWS OF THE DEFECTIVE HEADS BUT WILL NOT WARRENTY THEM. PLEASE CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP US POOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE GOT STUCK WITH THIS BAD DEFECTIVE DESIGN.
Mar 31, 2016
I HAVE A 2006 GMC SIERRA WITH THE 5.3L VORTEC ENGINE AND I FOUND OUT THAT THE CASTECH HEADS ARE FAULTY AND LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE ALSO FOUND OUT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND GM KNOWS ABOUT IT ,TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IS 06-06-01-019B WHICH STATES GM IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT THIS TRUCK WAS BOUGHT BY MY BOSS BRAND NEW AND I PURCHASED IT FROM HIM I BELIEVE GM SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. JUST NOTICED THIS THIS MONTH AND THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY.
Jan 28, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GENERAL MOTOR COMPANY SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE BRAKE LINE AND REAR BUMPER WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Jan 27, 2012
BRAKES MAKING NOISE AT REAR OF VEHICLE THEY HOWLED, I HAVE THE BRAKES RESUFACED AT 12,000 AND AGAIN AT 24000 AND THEY STILL MAKE NOISE. THE DRIVERS SEAT POPS AND CRACKES AND MAKES A METAL TO METAL NOISE IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED COUNTLESS TIMES AND IT STILL MAKES A OBSENE NOISE. *TR
Apr 08, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
DESCRIBE BELOW IS EXACTLY WHAT HAS OCCURRED WITH MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER GM REPLACEMENT PART IS DEFECTIVE AND ISSUE IS UNDER RECALL IN CANADA???? NOT U.S.??? PART IS BEING REDESIGNED MAY BE A COUPLE OF MONTHS?? BEING TOLD WILL HAVE TO WAIT IN MEAN TIME I HAVE MANUALLY BRING HEAT UP FROM LOW AND MAY HAVE HEAT MAY HAVE TO SHUT DOWN VEHICLE AND START AT LOW. NOT VERY REASSURING WHEN TEMPS ARE -40F BELOW ZERO. UNTIL PART IS RE-DESIGNED OR ENGINEERED??? I AM SUPPOSE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE WHICH IS LISTED UNDER A SAFETY RECALL AND ENCOUNTER CONTINUED FAILURE AND POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE???? NOT ACCEPTABLE! HTTP://WWWAPPS.TC.GC.CA/SAF-SEC-SUR/7/VRDB-BDRV/SEARCH/RECALLDETAIL.ASPX?RN=2011074&LANG=ENG RECALL DATE 2011/02/21 NOTIFICATION TYPE SAFETY TC MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 11046 UNITS AFFECTED 190,310 CATEGORY LIGHT TRUCK & VAN, SUV RECALL DETAILS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL TERMINALS OF THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) BLOWER RELAY RESISTOR MODULE AND THE WIRING CONNECTOR (WHICH POWERS THE MODULE) MAY BE INCAPABLE OF CONDUCTING HIGHER CURRENT LEVELS FOR SUSTAINED PERIODS OF OPERATION. IN ADDITION, MOISTURE AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS (SUCH AS ROAD DE-ICING MATERIALS) MAY ENTER THE FRESH AIR INTAKE PLENUM AND CONTACT THE INTERNAL CIRCUIT OF THE MODULE OR CORRODE THE TERMINALS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE THE RELAY RESISTOR MODULE OR WIRING CONNECTOR TO OVERHEAT, CAUSING VARIOUS SYMPTOMS SUCH AS: THE HVAC BLOWER MAY NOT FUNCTION ON CERTAIN OR ALL BLOWER SPEED SETTINGS; A BURNING-PLASTIC SMELL OR SMOKE MAY BE PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE, OR; THE HVAC BLOWER MAY RUN CONTINUALLY WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION. THESE WARNING SIGNS COULD, IN CERTAIN INSTANCES, BE LEADING INDICATORS OF AN IMPENDING VEHICLE FIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. GMC SIERRA 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007. *TR
Jan 26, 2012
LOSS OF FAN - BLOWER MOTOR (HVAC) HIGH SPEED OPERATION FAILURE. WITH LOSS OF HIGH SPEED FAN, OTHER FAN SPEEDS (LOWER) OPERATION BECAME INTERMITTENT, WORKS AFTER JIGGLING BLOWER MOTOR WIRE BUNDLE AT CONNECTION POINT ON BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR. VISUAL INSPECTION SHOWS MELTED WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR AT BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR, UNABLE TO SEPARATE (REMOVE) THE CONNECTOR. SEARCHED NHTSA ODI DATABASE AND FOUND THREE VERY RELATED DEFECT COMPLAINTS - INOP FAN, SMOKE AND MELTED WIRES, FAN LOSS. FAN FAILURE COULD LEAD TO FIRE FROM MELTED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, LOSS OF VISIBILITY DUE TO WINDSHIELD ICING IN WINTER, FOGGING OVER WHEN DRIVING IN CHANGING WEATHER. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REQUIRES OPERATIVE FAN AND DEFROSTER IS A REQUIRED SAFETY ITEM. DEALER REPLACED BLOWER MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR, WIRE HARNESS, AND FUSE, CHARGING PARTS TO WARRANTY AND ME FOR THE LABOR. THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON DEFECT IN THIS PRODUCT LINE. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE REPAIR INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF THE CONNECTION WIRING TO INSURE ANY MELTED INSULATION IS REMOVED. THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL. DEALER HAS OLD PARTS. *TR
Jul 27, 2010
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
2006 GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL CONCERNING HUB BEARING *TGW THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED, THE BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THERE WERE TIMES, WHEN IT FELT AS THOUGH THE BRAKES DIDN'T GRAB. *JB
Sep 15, 2011
DT*: WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS GOING DOWN HILL AND APPLIYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICEL RATTLED AND SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THIS WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 1/31/2007 - *NM
Nov 30, 2006
STRUCTURE
2 complaints
EXCESSIVE RUST THAT IS ROTTING AWAY THE FRAME OF MY 2006 GMC SIERRA. CHUNKS OF RUSTED METAL ARE FALLING OFF ON MY GARAGE FLOOR AND GMC SAYS THIS IS NORMAL CORROSION NOT COVERED. SO MUCH FOR WELL MADE AMERICAN VEHICLES. *TR
Jul 13, 2011
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED BEFORE PULLING A NEWLY PURCHASED VEHICLE OFF THE DEALER'S LOT, A VIBRATION WAS NOTICED. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE OBSERVATION AND THEY STATED THAT THE VIBRATION WAS COMING FROM THE TIRE DUE TO SITTING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME IN THE LOT. THE VEHICLE HAS CONSISTENTLY VIBRATED ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE VIBRATIONS WERE COMING FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE.
Oct 12, 2006
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
MY HUSBAND AND I STOPPED AT LOWES TO PICK UP SOME ITEMS AND I DECIDED TO WAIT IN OUR 2006 GMC SIERRA. WE BOTH OPENED THE DOORS AT SAME TIME AND HE LOCKED THE VEHICLE TAKING THE KEYS WITH HIM. I STILL HAD MY DOOR OPEN AND WAS STANDING OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES THEN DECIDED TO GET BACK IN. WHEN THE DOOR SHUT IT WAS LOCKED AND I WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK ANY OF THE DOORS WITH THE OUTSIDE TEMP BEING 96 DEGREES IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG BEFORE THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE HEATED UP WITH ME IN THERE FANNING MYSELF TO KEEP COOL. HAD HE NOT COME OUT OF THE STORE WITHIN 5 MINUTES (HIS CELL PHONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE) OF MY GETTING LOCKED INSIDE I WOULD HAVE USED THE HORN TO GET SOMEONE'S ATTENTION. THERE IS NOTHING THAT WE COULD FIND IN THE MANUAL THAT ADDRESSES BEING LOCKED INSIDE. I'M 62 YEARS OLD AND I DOUBT ANYONE WOULD THINK TO CHECK ON ANYONE OTHER THAN A CHILD LEFT ALONE IN A VEHICLE. *TR
Jun 03, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC 2500 CARGO VAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE REAR PASSENGER CARGO DOOR. THE HINGE WAS BENT AND MISALIGNED; THE BOTTOM PINS WERE ALSO RUSTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO REFERRED HIM TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT HIS EXPENSE; THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD DECIDE IF THEY WOULD ASSIST IN THE EXPENSES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000.
Apr 30, 2010
VISIBILITY
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR. SHE THEN NOTICED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR ON THE WIRING HARNESS MELTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 67,800. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Dec 09, 2010
HEATER AND A/C BLOWER MALFUNCTION. WIRES AND CONNECTORS WERE HOT TO THE TOUCH AND AFTER A CLOSER LOOK WIRES PROTECTIVE WIRE COVER WERE EXPOSED AND CONNECTORS WERE MELTED THROUGH. THERE WAS ALSO SMOKE IN THE CAB. *TR
Feb 17, 2009
STEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
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 .
Mar 18, 2025
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
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.
Aug 19, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FUEL GAGE SHOWS HALF A TANK BUT I RAN OUT OF GAS. LIGHTS BLOW ALL THETIME.
Mar 06, 2019
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
NOT ONLY DOES THE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR HAVE THE OBJECTS ARE CLOSER THAN IT APPEARS STYLE MIRROR USED FOR CARS MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE FOR TOWING ( ON A TRUCK WITH A TOW PACKAGE ) IT HAS RED LIGHTS THAT FLASH IN THE MIRROR. NOT ONLY DOES THE FLASHING RED LIGHTS MAKE IT HARD TO SEE ANYTHING IN THE MIRROR AT NIGHT, IT MAKES IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO USE IT IN THE RAIN AT NIGHT, AS IT MAKES THE WATER DROPS ON THE WINDOW FLASH RED AS WELL . IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD ALSO BE A PROBLEM FOR SOMEONE WITH PHOTOSENSITIVE EPILEPSY (PSE) IS A FORM OF EPILEPSY IN WHICH SEIZURES ARE TRIGGERED BY VISUAL STIMULI THAT FORM PATTERNS IN TIME OR SPACE, SUCH AS FLASHING LIGHTS; BOLD, REGULAR PATTERNS; OR REGULAR MOVING PATTERNS.
Sep 24, 2018
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
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.
Sep 19, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
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.
Sep 07, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED WITH 113,000 MILES ON IT AND NO APPARENT PROBLEMS WHEN BOUGHT. AFTER ABOUT 3 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP, THE "SERVICE AIRBAG" MESSAGE APPEARED INTERMITTENTLY FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. AFTER THAT TIME, THE MESSAGE WAS CONSTANT ON. TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY LOCAL DEALER WHO CHARGED TO "REPAIR" IT. MESSAGE CAME BACK AFTER ABOUT A WEEK OF DRIVING. MESSAGE NOW REAPPEARS AT RANDOM INTERVALS. DON'T KNOW IF THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE AIRBAG SENSORS, THE CONTROL UNIT, OR ANY PERIPHERAL SWITCHES. DEALER IS INCOMPETENT AND DO NOT TRUST TO FIX THE PROBLEM. ALREADY PAID GOOD MONEY TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED AND AM NOT GOING TO CONTINUE TO PAY FOR INCOMPETENCE. MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED AT RANDOM. MESSAGE WILL SOMETIMES DISAPPEAR FOR WEEKS AT A TIME, THEN, REAPPEAR AT RANDOM.
Oct 10, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
2006 GMC SIERRA QUIT RUNNING ON A TRIP WE WERE TAKING. IT STARTED MISSING AND EVENTUALLY WOULDN'T RESTART. THE TRUCK HAS 82K ON IT AND IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED. THE ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER BUT NOT START... NO SPARK? IT HAS BEEN TO VARIOUS SERVICE MECHANICS AS WELL AS MY ATTEMPT TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. MANY NEW PARTS HAVE BEEN USED: ICM, CRANK SENSOR, CAM SENSOR, COIL... NO DIFFERENCE. THIS VEHICLE QUITTING ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY COULD HAVE CAUSED SIGNIFICANT INJURY TO MYSELF AND/OR MY PASSENGER. WHEN THE TRUCK WAS NEW IT HAD AN INTERMITTENT MISS AND WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY I RETURNED TO THE DEALER. THERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING THAT WOULD CAUSE THE PROBLEM. THIS SAME MISS WAS PERIODICALLY PRESENT UP UNTIL THE TIME IT QUIT RUNNING ALTOGETHER.
Oct 09, 2015
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH FUEL AND THE GAUGES SHOWED THAT THE TANK WAS FULL. THE FOLLOWING DAY, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWED LESS THAN A HALF TANK OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SIGNS OF A FUEL LEAK OR ANY FUEL ODOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Sep 24, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO LESS THAN 10 MPH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
May 15, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TURNED OFF ENGINE, HVAC FAN STILL ON. WILL NOT TURN OFF. THIS IS THE DUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. HAD TO REMOVE FUSE SO THE BATTERY WILL NOT DISCHARGE. SERVICE BULLETINS WERE ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT DID NOT INCLUDE ALL VEHICLES, INCLUDING OURS.
May 12, 2015
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING WHEN BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE STEERING WHEEL IS TORN APART. THE HANDLE ON THE DASH BOARD, PASSENGER SIDE, IS BENT AND THE VENT ON PASSENGER SIDE IS CRACKED. *TR
Mar 03, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 7/23/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR DID NOT WORK. THE RED LIGHT WAS STILL ON. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS RELATED TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE DEALER HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. UPDATED 07/28/15*JB
Feb 18, 2015
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
SINCE ROUGHLY JUNE OF 2014 COMPLETE VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS THE BRAKE LINES ABS AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. I AM A SINGLE FATHER OF TWO BOYS STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY AND CANNOT AFFORD NEW BRAKE LINES. I ALSO HAVE A CURRENT SITUATION WHERE THE REAR BUMPER IS COMPLETELY ROTTED THROUGH AND AS A RESULT CANNOT PASS STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION I HAVE SEARCHED FOR 2 MONTHS AND CANNOT FIND A USED REAR BUMPER AND MANUFACTURER COST IS $450-$500 WHICH I CANNOT AFFORD AT THE MOMENT. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD A GMC PICKUP AND AM VERY DISSATISFIED WITH MY PRESENT SITUATION AS I HAVE ONLY PUT 25,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASED. *TR
Dec 16, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TAIL LIGHT LENSES SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE THE TAB THAT SECURES THE LENSES TO THE VEHICLE BREAKS AND THE RESULT IS LIGHTS JUST HANGING ON THE TRUCK BY THE ELECTRICAL CORDS. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM INVOLVING MY OTHER VEHICLES IN THE PAST MADE BY GMC NAMELY A SECOND FAMILY GMC SIERRA THAT WAS MADE IN THE YEAR 2004, AND A CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE ELECTRICAL LIGHTING ON THE DASHBOARD HAS BEEN MALFUNCTIONING FOR A LONG TIME. I NOTICED THE MALFUNCTION DURING THE FIRST YEAR I BOUGHT THE TRUCK. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ELECTRICAL SWITCH IN THE AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE WIRING IS HEATING UP AND CAUSING THE SHORT TO THE SWITCH. THE NEW SWITCH HAS SHORTED OUT JUST LIKE HE SAID IT WOULD. I HAVE A NOTIFICATION THAT MY AIRBAG NEEDS SERVICING. THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED TO CAUSE THIS ISSUE. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW AND HAVE BEEN THE PRIMARY DRIVER SINCE 2006 WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. *TR
Nov 18, 2014
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAKE UP EARLY ON SUNDAY, ON 11/16/15 AND TOOK A COMPANY TRUCK A 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500, TO BRING SOME CARGO. ON MY WAY BACK HOME ON 836 WEST EXPRESSWAY, I TOOK MY EXIT AND WHEN PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO REDUCE SPEED, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR OF THE CAR AND THE BRAKE ACTION WAS MINIMUM TO NOTHING. ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS STOP AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT, AND TO AVOID THE OBVIOUS IMPACT TO THE STOPPED CAR, I PUMPED THE BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES AND APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKES AT APPROX. 30 MPH. SEEING NO WAY TO AVOID THE COLLISION, I PULL THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HIT A CONCRETE WATER DRAIN, RESULTING IN ABRUPTLY SOPPING OF MY CAR AND MY KNEE HIT THE LOWER DASHBOARD. THE GUY OF THE OTHER CAR WENT OUT AND ASK ME, ARE YOU "DRUNK" "ARE YOU OK" I CALLED A FLATBED AND BRING MY TRUCK TO MY WORK PLACE AND THEN NOTICE THAT A BRAKE LINE WAS BROKE AND MOST OF THE BRAKE FLUID SPILLED ALL OVER THE FRONT OF THE CHASSIS, UNDER THE RADIATOR. THE BRAKE LINE WAS INCREDIBLE RUSTED, REASON FOR THE BRAKE DOWN, I HAD CARS WITH A LOT MORE YEARS WITH NO PROBLEM WITH BRAKE LINES. WHEN I INSPECT THE OTHER BRAKE LINES DEEPLY, NOTICED THAT AN EXCESSIVE CORROSION WAS IN ALL OF THEM. GMC SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS, SAFETY ISSUE, IS NO REASON FOR A 2006, ONLY 8 YEARS VEHICLE, PRESENT THAT LEVEL OF CORROSION ON BRAKE LINES. "COKE CAN THICKNESS APPARENTLY" . SOMEBODY WILL DIE OR SERIOUSLY INJURE, OR WILL KILL SOMEBODY, PEDESTRIAN OR DRIVER BECAUSE THE SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE IN A CASE LIKE THIS. I WILL BRING THE VEHICLE TO A GARAGE TO REPLACE THE BROKEN LINE AND PROBABLY ALL OF THEM.. ITS RIDICULOUS, AND VERY DANGEROUS THAT THIS THINGS HAPPENS IN A VEHICLE THAT AGE. I REALLY APPRECIATE TO BRING THIS CASE TO THE PROPER ATTENTION OF THE MANUFACTURER IN ORDER TO AVOID MORE INCIDENTS LIKE MINE.I CONSIDER MYSELF VERY LUCKY,.COULD NOT BE WRITING THIS IF THIS HAPPENS TO ME AT A HIGH SPEED. THANKS. *TR
Nov 16, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER RANDOMLY COMES ON. IF YOU TURN IT OFF IT COMES RIGHT BACK ON AGAIN AND CYCLES THROUGH THE VARIOUS HEAT SETTINGS. IT CREATES A DANGEROUS DISTRACTION IN THE FLORIDA HEAT. I'VE TAKEN IT TO NUMEROUS DEALERS, NONE OF WHICH CAN FIX IT. I CALL GM AND THEY WON'T EVEN CONSIDER IT UNTIL I TAKE IT BACK TO A DEALER SAYING THEY WILL ONLY GET INVOLVED IF I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A DEALER WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS. ONE DEALER TOLD ME THAT WAS A LIE, THERE IS NO 30 DAY REQUIREMENT. THIS ISSUE IS MORE OF A DISTRACTION THAN TEXTING. LOOKING IT UP ONLINE IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM BUT GM DENIES IT EVEN THOUGH GM DID ISSUE A TSB TO HAVE THE DRIVERS DOOR MODULE REPROGRAMMED. I HAD THAT DONE AND IT MADE THE PROBLEM WORSE. A STRAIGHT UP SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH A 2005 SUBURBAN AND FILED A COMPLAINT ON THAT ONE TOO. NOTHING CAME OF THAT EITHER SO IT APPEARS THIS SITE AND AGENCY IS NOTHING MORE THAN A SOUNDING BOARD. GM AND NHTSA CANNOT AFFORD TO DISTANCE THEMSELVES FROM THIS. *TR
Sep 30, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
WE WERE IN A STORAGE FACILITY PARKING OUR CAMPER WHEN I GOT OUT OF MY GMC TRUCK...I LEFT IT RUNNING IN PARK BECAUSE IT WAS SO HOT OUTSIDE...WHILE I DIRECTED MY BROTHER TO PUT THE CAMPER IN PLACE WITH HIS VEHICLE. THIS TOOK APPROX. 20-30 MINUTES WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY TRUCK IS GOING IN REVERSE ALL ON ITS OWN RUNNING INTO SOME BOATS THAT WERE STORED THERE. WTH!! MY TRUCK GOT REAR END DAMAGE,BUMPER DAMAGE,LIGHT BROKEN AND MY TOPPER WAS MESSED UP AS WELL....ALONG WITH THE BOAT TRAILERS THAT IT HIT! WAS THERE ANY RECALL WITH THIS PROBLEM? I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO WITH ONLY 29,000 MILES ON IT AND IT STILL ONLY HAS 38,000. *TR
Jun 24, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ARRIVING AT MY RV SITE IN ALABAMA FROM UPPER MICHIGAN A NEIGHBOR SAW SOMETHING LEAKING FROM NEAR THE LEFT FRONT TIRE OF MY PICKUP. UPON DETERMINING IT WAS DIESEL I IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALER. THEY SAID DUE TO THE CONDITION OF THE LINES THEY ALL BE REPLACED. NEXT DAY I WAS ASKED TO COME TO THE GARAGE TO LOOK AT THE BRAKE LINES AS THEY COULD NOT MOVE ANY TO GET PROPER ROUTING OF THE FUEL LINES.THE LINES ATTACHING TO THE ABS MODULATOR, TOTAL OF 6, LOOKED LIKE YOU COULD CRUMBLE THEM WITH YOUR HAND SO ALL WERE REPLACED AS WELL. I PULL A 33 FOOT FIFTH WHEEL AND CONSIDER WE WERE EXTREMELY FORTUNATE NOTHING HAPPENED ON THE ROAD. *TR
Feb 09, 2014
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TRUCK HAS HAD AN UNDERCARRIAGE RUST ISSUE AT LEAST SINCE 2007. THE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES MUST BE REPLACED AND THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARE DETERIORATING. *TR
Jul 17, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED MY PICKUP NEW IN JAN. 2007 AND USE IT TO TOW AN 8X16 TRAILER W/ELECTRIC BRAKES FOR A PART TIME BUSINESS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. THE TRAILER WEIGHS APPROX. 6000 LBS. LOADED AND THE TRUCK IS RATED FOR 8,000 LBS. APPROXIMATE TOWING MILEAGE IS 3 TO 4,000 MILES PER YEAR. AFTER TOWING THE TRAILER 200 MILES ON SEPT. 14, 2012 MY WIFE NOTICED SEVERAL OIL LEAKS ON THE ASPHALT NEARBY. I SUSPECTED SOMETHING IN THE DIFFERENTIAL AREA AND DROVE TO THE NEAREST GMC DEALERSHIP SEVERAL MILES AWAY. THEY DIAGNOSED IT AS A REAR BRAKE LINE AND ENDED UP REPLACING 6' OF IT ALONG WITH BOTH ROTORS AND CALIPERS AND A BRAKE SYSTEM FLUSH FOR A TOTAL OF $958.76. I'M 66 YRS. OLD AND HAVE NEVER HAD A BRAKE LINE GO IN ANY VEHICLE I'VE EVER OWNED AND I'VE LIVED IN MASSACHUSETTS ALL MY LIFE. MY LOCAL MECHANIC JUST TOLD ME THIS WEEK THAT THE REST OF THE BRAKE LINES ARE BADLY CORRODED AND SHOULD BE REPLACED ASAP. THIS WILL ADD ANOTHER $900 TO THE ENTIRE COST. THERE IS NO QUESTION IN MY MIND THAT GM HAS ALLOWED QUALITY IN WORKMANSHIP ON ITS BRAKE LINES TO FALL THROUGH THE CRACKS...AND AT THE PUBLIC'S EXPENSE. *TR
Sep 28, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2006 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD WITH 32000 MILES. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS TWICE BECAUSE THEY HAVE RUSTED AND ROTTED AWAY. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY EXHAUST BECAUSE OF RUST AND THE ENTIRE UNDER CARRIAGE AND FRAME ARE HEAVILY RUSTED. I HAVE JUST RECENTLY NOTICED THAT THERE IS EVEN RUST INSIDE THE CAB, INTERIOR DOORS, CHROME IS BUBBLING. *TR
Mar 24, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2006 SIERRA -75000MILES CLUNKING IN DRIVETRAIN WHEN TRANS. SHIFTS REAREND CLUNKS AND JUMPS IN AND OUT WHEN DIFF LOCK IS NEEDED CHATTER IN STEERING COLUMN ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DOWN TO 1/2 -3/4 TANK (EVERYTIME) REFUEL IT GOES OUT DASH LIGHTS FOR THE RADIO BUTTONS SLOWLY GOING OUT DASH LIGHTS ON THE SLIDER FOR HEATER CONTROLS GOING OUT VERY POOR MPG 12-13 ON A GOOD DAY! SURE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ALL THE RECALLS AND BULLETINS TAKEN CARE OF! NOTE TO MYSELF!! NEVER PURCHASE A GMC AGAIN! *TR
Dec 22, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
BRAKE LINE FAILURE. LOW SPEED BACKING UP BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR . BRAKE FLUID SPRAYED ON EXHAUST, PRODUCING A LOT OF SMOKE.TRUCK WAS COLD, IF RUNNING LONGER THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A FIRE. CONTACTED GM IN 2009 ABOUT BRAKE LINE RUST AND THEY STATED IT WAS NORMAL. TRUCK HAD ONLY 32000 MILES AT TIME OF COMPLAINT. TRUCK NOW HAS 58000 MILES. *KB
Oct 10, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2006 GMC SIERRA 2500 WITH THE LBZ DURAMAX AND ALLISON TRANSMISSION. TWO OF THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINES BEGAN LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE CRIMP ENDS IN DEC OF 2010. THE TRUCK ONLY HAD 30,000 MILES, BUT WAS THE 36 MONTH WARRANTY PERIOD. SERVICE UNDER WARRANTY WAS DENIED. AN ON-LINE SEARCH REVEALS SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THAT THE DEALER INSTALLED OEM REPLACEMENT LINES ARE NO BETTER (DEVELOPING LEAKS SOON AFTER REPLACEMENT), YET NO TSB OR CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN ISSUED BY GM. LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID IS A FIRE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. THE LEAKS ARE GETTING WORSE. *TR
Jan 18, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
2006 GMC SIERRA 1500. FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP AT 17,000 MILES. NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS THEY WERE RUSTED OUT. FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY RUSTED OUT AT 19600 MILES. NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS FRONT WHEELS COULD COME OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP AT 19000 MILES, NEEDED TO BE CLEANED AND LUBRICATED. THIS VEHICLE BECAME UNSAFE TO DRIVE AFTER ONLY 17000 MILES! TOTAL COST (WARRANTY EXPIRED) $1500. *TR
Oct 19, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, CLEAN SENSORS WORKS FOR A WHILE THEN WARNING LAMP LITE COMES BACK ON. *TR
Sep 04, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
TRUCK IS A 2006 GMC WITH 60,200 (APROX) MILES ON IT. VEHICLE BLEW A BRAKE LINE GOING DOWN A STEEP HILL. *TR
Apr 19, 2010
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
TRUCK WAS PARKED IN GARAGE ON A FRIDAY NIGHT, WITH NO PROBLEMS. STARTED TRUCK SATURDAY AM TO BACK OUT OF THE GARAGE TO HOOK UP A TRAILER. I PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE, THEN DISCOVERED IT WOULDN'T STEER AND IT WOULDN'T STOP. NEARLY TOOK OUT THE SIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR WITH THE MIRROR, NOT TO MENTION, NEARLY RUNNING OVER ONE OF MY KIDS! I HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP - HALF IN AND HALF OUT OF THE GARAGE. I SHUT THE TRUCK OFF AND RESTARTED IT, BUT NOTHING CHANGED. CALLED A FLATBED TRUCK TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP. POWER STEERING PUMP HAD FAILED AND THEY REPLACED IT. I'M VERY LUCKY THAT I WASN'T PULLING THE TRAILER WHEN THIS HAPPENED, AS I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED, OR KILLED SOMEONE ELSE. VERY SCARY SITUATION. THERE HAD BEEN NO TROUBLE WITH THE BRAKES OR STEERING LEADING UP TO THIS INCIDENT - IT WAS JUST BOOM - IT HAPPENED. I PURCHASED THIS DIESEL TRUCK NEW, AND HAVE HAD THE DEALERSHIP DO ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT, AND IT IS KEPT INSIDE A GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. *TR
Feb 16, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WITHOUT CAUSE THE FUEL FILTER WATER-IN-GAS SENSOR BLEED VALVE LEAKS FUEL. THIS CAUSES FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE FUEL ON THE GROUND, FUEL ODOR, HARD/LONGER ENGINE CRANKING. THERE ARE OTHER REPORTS OF THIS PROBLEM AT : HTTP://WWW.DIESELPLACE.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?P=3452490 ALSO HTTP://WWW.GOOGLE.COM/SEARCH?HL=EN&RLS=COM.MICROSOFT:*&Q=DURAMAX+FUEL+FILTER+LEAKING+WATER+SENSOR&START=10&SA=N. *TR
Sep 22, 2009
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE FLY WHEEL, WHICH RUNS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND HELPS CHANGE GEARS HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH DURING THE FIRST FAILURE, THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE AND IT BECAME LOUDER OVER TIME. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE NOISE WAS MUCH LOUDER; HOWEVER, A DIFFERENT DEALER 2 HOURS AWAY DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FLY WHEEL FAILED. AFTER BEING REPAIRED 24,000 MILES AND A YEAR LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FLY WHEEL WAS REPLACED AGAIN AND LASTED 5 MONTHS BEFORE IT FAILED. THE POWER STEERING SHAFT ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO IT BEING WORN OUT AND FAILED AGAIN NINE MONTHS LATER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 06/08/09 *BF THE POWER STEERING GEAR WAS LEAKING DUE TO LEAKING GEAR ASSEMBLY, THE HVAC BLOWER WAS INOPERATIVE, THE FLYWHEEL WAS CRACKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STRIPPED AND BROKEN EXHAUST STUDS. UPDATED 06/18/09.*JB
Apr 24, 2009
TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
NEW LOOKING SNOW TIRE, TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE. APPROX. 62 MPH DOING DAMAGE TO TRUCK WHEEL WELL. TIRE DID NOT GO FLAT. CHECK OTHER THREE MATCHING TIRES , ALL LOOKED OK. CONTINUED ON TRIP, PARKED FOR THE NIGHT. APPROX. 70 MORE MILES INTO TRIP OTHER REAR TIRE SEPARATED AND WENT FLAT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO OTHER SIDE OF PICKUP WHEEL WELL. CALLED AAA TOW TO TIRE STORE FOR A NEW SET OF FOUR. PICKUP IS AN GMC 2500 HD, 2006. BETWEEN THE TWO SEPARATIONS APPROX. 6500.00 DOLLARS DAMAGE. *TR
Mar 17, 2009
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM AT THE LOWER ANCHOR POINT ON THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, IN ADDITION TO THE NUTS THAT HOLD DOWN THE LOWER ANCHOR ARE NOT TIGHT ENOUGH FOR ANYONE USING THE LATCH SYSTEM. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 22,000.
Jan 08, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
AT THE FIRST OIL CHANGE IN MY NEW 2006 GMC SIERRA, I FOUND PIECES OF METAL (ASSEMBLY FROM THE ENGINE) ATTACHED TO THE MAGNETIC DRAIN BOLT. SUCH IS USUALLY SYMPTOMATIC OF A DEFECTIVE BEARING OR SOMETHING. NO PROBLEM AS OF YET WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT REGISTERING THIS OBSERVATION. FOR RECORD PURPOSES. THE ATTENDANT AT THE PLACE WHERE I GOT THE OIL CHANGED SAID MY VEHICLE WAS THE FOURTH ONE HE'S OBSERVED WITH THE SAME KIND OF METAL PIECES. *TR
Oct 27, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
LOSS OF TRACTION ON WET ROAD , HIT ROCK CUT AT 50 MPH NO BRAKE NO ANTI-LOCK NO STEERING NO CONTROL . VERY THIN WATER ON ROAD DID NOT FELL SLICK AFTER CRASH BY HAND OR MY SHOES. 8JB
Nov 23, 2006
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S HYDROBOOST WAS TOO SMALL FOR THE TRUCK AND MADE TOO MUCH NOISE WHEN THE BRAKES OR STEERING WERE USED. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE VEHICLE HAS NO PROBLEMS, BUT THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THERE WILL BE DIFFICULTY DOING TOWING WORK PARTICULARLY GOING UPHILL AND DOWNHILL. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY TWO MONTHS OLD AND HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATING THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE SECOND MONTH.
Jul 10, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,SEATS
1 complaint
SEATS POPPING NOISE WHEN WEIGHT SHIFTS (START,STOP,ETC.)FIRST ATTEMPT WAS TO REPLACE THE SEAT BACK. SECOND WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT MINUS THE COVER. THIRD TIME IN THE SERVICE MANAGER WANTED TO CONTACT THE AREA GM MANAGER FOR DIRECTION. THE GM AREA MANAGER TOLD THE SERVICE MANAGER TO MAKE NO REPAIR AND DIRECT ME TO CALL GM. THIS TRUCK ALSO HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE TO THE BRAKE ROTORS TO BE RE SURFACED WITH ONLY 4,600 MILES ON THE TRUCK. THE TRANSMISSION HAS RE CALIBRATED TWO TIMES ONE FOR THE LOCK-UP TORQUE CONVERTER,AND ONCE FOR A HARD SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. THE TRUCK HAS A HARDER SHIFT NOW THAN BEFORE. *JB
Apr 19, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED AN INCORRECT READING UP TO 10 MPH MORE THAN THE DRIVEN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THIS WAS DUE TO THE OVERSIZED TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WHICH AFFECTED THE OVERALL TELEMETRY. THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND AN AFTER MARKET HYPER-TECH COMPUTER CHIP WAS INSTALLED TO OVERRIDE THE COMPUTERIZED TELEMETRY OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 05/30/06. *AK
Apr 04, 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2006 GMC Sierra have?
The 2006 GMC Sierra currently has 278 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2006 GMC Sierra?
The most common problems reported for the 2006 GMC Sierra are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2006 GMC Sierra problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2006 GMC Sierra comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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