GMCSierra 15002006
  1. GMC Sierra 1500
  2. Problems
  3. 2006
  4. Steering

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems

5
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 5 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi2
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 17, 2017 · 154,000 miles

    Steering

    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.…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11133445

  • November 27, 2016 · 201,000 miles

    Steering

    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

    ODI 10928152

  • July 1, 2009 · 40,000 miles

    Steering

    2006 gmc sierra 1500 pickup truck. Front wheel bearing assembly on both driver and passenger side failure. The wheel bearing hub assembly failure causes the vehicle to loose driving ability while driving. The wheels will start shaking causing operating the vehicle impossible. Gmc has a problem with front wheel bearing assemblies on their pickup trucks. Replaced hub assembly with new parts by a gm certified mechanic.…

    ODI 10316146

  • June 6, 2009 · 68,000 miles

    Steering

    Clunking sound from steering shaft in column, clunking bumping looseness in steering hydraulic slave cylinder at all speeds. This seems to cause the truck to wander at highway speed, symptoms are worse when high winds are encountered. *tr

    ODI 10606688

  • July 15, 2008 · 12,000 miles

    Steering

    INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. *TR

    ODI 10353874