Model year
2006 GMC Sierra
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 53 complaints for the 2006 GMC Sierra (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 227 complaints under SIERRA 1500, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500, and SIERRA DENALI. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (20), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (5). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 13–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950–$6,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 443 complaints
- 2001 264 complaints
- 2002 249 complaints
- 2003 206 complaints
- 2004 188 complaints
- 2005 117 complaints
- 2006 53 complaints
- 2007 59 complaints
- 2008 68 complaints
- 2009 37 complaints
- 2010 34 complaints
- 2011 43 complaints
- 2012 29 complaints
- 2013 39 complaints
- 2014 101 complaints
- 2015 53 complaints
- 2016 6 complaints
- 2017 61 complaints
- 2018 371 complaints
- 2019 729 complaints
- 2020 622 complaints
- 2021 668 complaints
- 2022 673 complaints
- 2023 555 complaints
- 2024 534 complaints
- 2025 177 complaints
- 2026 167 complaints
Recalls
06V307000 · Aug 11, 2006
WHEELS:RIM
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION/TIRE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR EDGE.…
06V289000 · Aug 3, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
05V552000 · Dec 7, 2005
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
05V455000 · Oct 5, 2005
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
Complaints
53 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 3, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SIERRA 1500 | 0 | 145 |
| SIERRA 2500 | 1 | 66 |
| SIERRA 3500 | 0 | 11 |
| SIERRA DENALI | 0 | 5 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 16 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra 1500 2WD · 4.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra 1500 2WD · 4.3L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Sierra 1500 2WD · 4.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra 1500 2WD · 4.8L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Sierra 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Sierra 1500 2WD · 6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Sierra 15 Hybrid 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Sierra 1500 4WD · 4.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Sierra 1500 4WD · 4.3L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Sierra 1500 4WD · 4.8L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Sierra 1500 4WD · 4.8L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
5 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2006 GMC Sierra at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.