2006 GMC Sierra 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2006 GMC Sierra 3500, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2006 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2006 vs. every other Sierra 3500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra 3500 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What Sierra 3500 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS.…
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