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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GTHK23D16F••••••2006 Gmc SIERRA 2500
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2006 Gmc SIERRA 2500 build (4 vs 1).
4on this build
57on the model
42builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedSteering 2Electrical System 1Air Bags 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireJan 2010
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…
Service BrakesMar 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…
SteeringNov 2006
The contact stated while attempting to exit a parallel parked position, the power steering failed. The steering wheel was only able to be turned one quarter turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where they were unable to determine the cause of the…
SteeringNov 2006
The contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 2500. While attempting to exit a parallel parked position, the power steering failed. The steering wheel was only able to be turned one quarter turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer on three occasion, where they…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GTHK23D16F174348 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.