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
Brake line ruptured due to corrosion. I was leaving a hess station in massachusetts after filling up and when i stepped on the brake before pulling out into traffic the pedal depressed all the way to the floor. I immediately engaged the emergency brake and put the truck into reverse to park the vehicle and investigate the problem. I found a large brake fluid leak under the hood near the base of the steering column…
ODI 10584921
Service Brakes
I had towed my boat on the interstate for 2 hours to a lake. Upon reaching the destination i was attempting to launch the boat at the boat ramp. While i was backing my boat trailer into the water i was using the brakes to ease down the ramp. Two family members were in the boat to back it off the trailer once in the water. The pedal suddenly went completely to the floor, i stepped on the emergency brake to stop the…
ODI 10595001
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
Service Brakes
Brake line rust thru rear drivers side and all are in poor shape. *tr
ODI 10562478
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he attempted to engage the brakes but the pedal sunk to the floorboard and the brake warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the brake lines were corroded and leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10559569
Service Brakes
Tl - the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the brakes were engaged and failed to respond. The contact mentioned that the service brake system warning light illuminated and that the emergency brakes were engaged for the vehicle to come to a stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake line was corroded and needed to be…
ODI 10558766
Service Brakes
When braking at slow speeds the anti lock brakes appear to engage causing the pulsating brake in the pedal. The truck stopping distance is increased and the brakes do not fully engage causing the truck to bump the curb. The problem also may happen at higher speeds such as 25 mph and corrects when the pedal is depressed fully to the floor causing the brakes to fully engage (lock up). The problem is intermittent and…
ODI 10555022
Service Brakes
I was driving down a hill and applied the brakes and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. There was no resistance to the brake pedal at all. The brakes functioned properly when i stopped at a stop sign, then when i was going down the hill the brake line broke. *tr
ODI 10547071
Service Brakes
Driving in residential neighborhood at approx. 25 mph. Upon engaging brakes to stop at stop sign, pedal suddenly became extremely soft and traveled nearly to floor. It took me a moment to figure out what was going on and i had to press with full force to stop. Drove slowly to nearest gmc dealer, not far away. Almost all of the brake pedal travel provided no response; the remainder of travel was soft and provided…
ODI 10502100
Service Brakes
Hydraulic brake line rust out results in loss of stopping ability. The "blow out" occurred while the vehicle was stopped (i was very lucky!). Upon inspection, several of the hydraulic lines were rusted badly. I felt that i had to replace them all (with stainless steel lines) to prevent another failure which could have dire consequences. The cost of the replacement stainless steel hydraulic lines was over $300. I…
ODI 10663483
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the brakes began to pulsate upon engagement with a sudden activation of the anti-lock braking system (abs). As a result, there was a delayed response in braking to a stop. The failure recurred four times as the contact was driving at low speeds of 10 mph or less. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic,…
ODI 10503724
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes · Underbody Shields
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…
ODI 10477436
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the abs engaged while braking at low speeds. As a result, the vehicle experienced an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10464776
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2006 GMC Sierra 1500.
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