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2006 GMC T SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 GMC T Series, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 21, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 GMC T Series has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 GMC T Series recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Conventional: air

Recall 06V-254 · Jul 13, 2006 · 1,184 vehicles

Risk. THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other T Series 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 T Series median. How we score

'99'00'02'06'07'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What T Series owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I PAID 25K FOR THIS 2006 GMC SIERRA TRUCK WITH 8600 MILES, PURCHASED FROM TEXAN CHEVEROLET IN HUMBLE, TX JULY 4TH 2006. NOTICED IT ABOUT 6K TO 7K MILES. CLUNK NOISE DRIVERSIDE UNDER HOOD. NOTICE NOISE WHILE BACKING OUT, GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS OR IN TRANSIT AT A SLOW SPEED. ALSO NOTICED A CLUNK…
Complaint 10180672 · Jan 25, 2007 · 7,000 miles

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