1. GMC Sierra 1500
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  3. 2006
  4. Power Train

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Power Train Problems

8
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 8 stored complaint records:

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

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 15, 2016 · 80,000 miles

    Power Train · Service Brakes

    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.

    ODI 10897210

  • June 1, 2016

    Power Train

    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…

    ODI 10872017

  • June 22, 2014 · 38,367 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    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…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10605678

  • February 3, 2014 · 90,000 miles

    Power Train · Service Brakes

    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…

    ODI 10651066

  • November 9, 2011 · 72,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train

    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…

    ODI 10441041

  • October 8, 2010 · 21,990 miles

    Power Train

    I own a 2006 gmc sierra. I purchased this vehicle from a relative (70 year old woman) and it has 22,000 miles on it. I have just had a mechanical issue begin. When slowing the vehicle to approximately 5 mph, the vehicle abs activates and the truck thrusts forward. I was advised by a mechanic that this is a failure of both front wheel hub assemblies. Because this vehicle has so few miles on it i began looking on line…

    ODI 10360961

  • December 28, 2009 · 36,000 miles

    Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds or sitting idle in park, the four wheel drive switch would intermittently activate and independently shift into low drive. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he would need to replace the module in the transfer case. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure…

    ODI 10372645

  • July 18, 2006 · 20,000 miles

    Power Train

    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 [redacted] was made aware of the failure and stated…

    ODI 11024012