2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 38
- 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 38 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- brake lines · 13 records
- brake line · 13 records
- brake pedal · 11 records
- brake fluid · 9 records
- anti lock · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON WHILE DRIVING
ODI 11156746
Service Brakes
While driving at low speeds, about 20 mph or lower, the brake pedal fades to the floor. There are no lights or codes and brake fluid at the proper level. This happens quite frequently and anywhere.
ODI 11155515
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 8 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, the anti-lock braking system seized without warning. The failure recurred several times. The contact called champion chevrolet of avon at [redacted] (located at 183 s county rd 525, avon, in 46123) and a diagnostic test was recommended. The test was not performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
ODI 11151200
Service Brakes
I took our truck in for servicing at the o'neill gmc dealership in warminster, pa and was told that all of our brake lines needed to be replaced due to rusting. We purchased our vehicle new from o'neill and have continued to have it serviced there. The truck is treated with great respect and only has 40,000 miles on it. I contacted gmc due to the defective materials of the vehicle they sold us and they claim that…
ODI 11100226
Service Brakes
Brake line failure, front left. Steel line had rusted next to a plastic clip that secured a wiring harness to the brake line. Brake fluid was spraying onto the side of the engine. Noticed the leak after returning home; had failed in stop-and-go traffic.
ODI 11082331
Service Brakes
When braking at the end of our driveway before proceeding into the road the brake pedal pulsates like abs is kicking in but the vehicle hesitates to stop. Also when turning to the left at low speed, can hear the abs system activating and get pulsing in the brakes as well.
ODI 11066979
Service Brakes
While driving on two lane road,service brake system light flashed, vehicle was hard too slow down and stop. Stopped vehicle and saw brake fluid was leaking from left front wheel brake lines.
ODI 11051324
Service Brakes
I own a 2006 gmc sierra 1500 pick-up with less than 75,000 miles on january 23, 2017 i lost my braking capability due to the brake lines being completely corroded/rusted through causing the lost of brake fluid. Luckily i lost my brakes in a parking lot and not on a busy main street or highway with the possibility of having an accident and seriously hurting myself or someone else. From what i have read gm has known…
ODI 10947870
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
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 1500. While driving at a very slow speed, the brake pedal depressed and failed to operate. The contact was unaware if the emergency brake was depressed; however, there was no crash. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake line was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10899173
Air Bags · Service Brakes
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…
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 10908049
Service Brakes
Abs activation at low speeds resulting in increase stopping distance. It resulted almost striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk. This had previously been repaired at my own cost in 2011 and the problem has again returned. Previously gmc sierras were recalled with the same problem. Recall number: 05v379000 recall date: 08/29/2005 component: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock problem summary: certain pickup trucks and…
ODI 10809714
Service Brakes
Pulling out of driveway and brakes gave out.. Stepped on the brakes and truck did not stop. A rusty brake line was leaking. It it had a split in it. Do to rust anand corrosion. This same thing has happened to my father's 03 silverado a few years back. Why has this been an issue with no recall. I had a kia spectra for 15 years and never had problems with rusty brake lines leaking... It's a truck they should be built…
ODI 10761547
Service Brakes
Right front brake line ruptured when applying brakes in a parking lot. Brake fluid started to leak out from the line that crosses from the driver's side to the passenger's side of the vehicle. It appears the rupture was due to corrosion of the original lines.
ODI 10748523
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 1500. While approaching a traffic light at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. Ma 10/1 the consumer stated the manufacture did not offer any assistance, stating the failure is a maintenance issue due to road salt…
ODI 10746301
Service Brakes
Corroded brake lines. No incident as of yet. Serious safety concern because of the quality of the brake lines. Could lead to brake system failure resulting in uncontrollable vehicle. Will need to be replaced/remediated at significant expense. *tr
ODI 10705171
Service Brakes
I had just replaced the third set of wheel bearings, asked my wife to hold brake so that i could torque axel nut. When she pushed the brake pedal, i seen brake fluid pouring down the frame of truck. Checked lines all were rusted very bad. Called matheny motors of parkersburg wv. The cost of replacement of lines was quoted at over $1200.00 i can not express enough how upset i am that this safety item was not made of…
ODI 10683771
Service Brakes
Brake lines rusting out needed immediate replacement in virginia where little salt is used. *tr
ODI 10683440
Service Brakes
My 2006 gmc has only 29,000 miles on it. I bought the truck in october 2009 with 16,000 miles. I keep the truck clean inside and out, top to bottom including under the vehicle. People comment to me all the time on how nice the truck looks. Brake line let go in yard. Pedal went to the floor, no brakes had to hit reverse then neutral and the emergency brake. I had just returned home from going up town. Thank god it…
ODI 10668856
Service Brakes · Wheels
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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10655256
Service Brakes
Approaching red light signal applied brakes. Driver rear brake line ruptured due to rust through. Was able to safely stop vehicle as my speed was only about 20 mph. If this were at highway speeds it would have been extremely dangerous. Fyi there is also extensive frame and body surface rust that the manufacturer refused to help with. This vehicle is mostly parked outside in the mid atlantic regions. Gets very little…
ODI 10767458
Service Brakes
Anti-lock brakes activate for no reason at slow speeds *tr
ODI 10671505
Service Brakes
Just did a 4 wheelbrakejob;pads and rotors for thefront, shoes for the rear! Had to replace one rear wheel brake cylinder. Started to bleed system, rear brakeline burst, was rusted real bad, replaced the affected line then front line burst and that was rusted real bad also. In checking things over discovered they are all very rusty, afraid if i don't replace them all will have to shortly because they are all in same…
ODI 10628155
Body · Service Brakes
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…
ODI 10664593
Service Brakes
Truck started to have brake pedal pulsing as you come to a stop. Problem lead to increased stopping distance at slow speed. Dealer knows of problem, but said my truck was not covered under recall. *tr
ODI 10641221
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