2006 Gmc Sierra 2500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (22) · Steering (7) · Tires (4)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Gmc Sierra 2500 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
59 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (389)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-28 · 23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on onstar module 2g sunset information.
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Showing the 6 most recent of 389 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-10-28 · Steering · 250,000 mi · 💥 crash“my vehicle was totaled and i see their is a recall for the pitman arm that can cause total loss if steering and that is what happened to me…”
2020-06-05 · Service Brakes · 147,000 mi“brakes failed "completely", with no warning. no "warning light" on the instrument panel while driving on a public road in the county. all of a sudden absolutely no brakes. had recently hauled a car on a trailer from emporia, kansas. was preparing to haul calves to the sale barn. now that would have been a total disaster. upon inspection, the brake…”
2020-03-11 · Service Brakes · 150,000 mi“brake lines busted. this is a very serious problem because i was hauling a load and got extremely extremely lucky that it busted as i was pulling in driveway. i was pulling a loaded trailer with no brakes. this is a very common issue with the 2005 and 2006 2500 trucks. i can name 6 vehicles i know of in the past 6 months that this has happened …”
2019-07-11 · Service Brakes“tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 2500. the contact stated that the brakes were ineffective and excessive pressure had to be applied to the brake pedal to fully stop the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to sullivan automotive group (2406 n section st, sullivan, in 47882, 812-268-4321), but was not di…”
2018-09-24 · Visibility/Wiper · 110,000 mi“not only does the right side mirror have the objects are closer than it appears style mirror used for cars making it impossible to use for towing ( on a truck with a tow package ) it has red lights that flash in the mirror. not only does the flashing red lights make it hard to see anything in the mirror at night, it makes it almost impossible to u…”
2018-08-25 · Service Brakes · 60,000 mi“in the city stopping for a stoplight the brakes failed. the vehicle luckily was able to turn into a parking lot. all fluid was lost because the brake lines failed due to rust. no brakes whatsoever except emergency brake. my state even requires a safety inspection yearly. if the consumer is not going to be notified of this serious problem at least l…”
2017-04-04 · Air Bags · 103,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2006 gmc sierra 2500. while driving 65 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into a guardrail. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to the left knee, left ankle, left hip, and abdomen. medical attention was required. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. the manufacturer was not …”
2016-09-07 · Service Brakes · 160,000 mi“total brake failure while trying to stop on a residential street. vehicle towed to dealership & was told brakes had rusted out. cost of repairs was around $2000.00…”
2015-11-18 · Service Brakes · 38,500 mi“vehicle in motion. brake line failure (burst) while driving on crowded city street - 30mph. pedal sank to floor. total loss of brakes. used emergency brake and gear in park to stop. near collision with bicyclist.…”
2015-08-16 · Service Brakes · 72,546 mi · 💥 crash“brake line to rear brakes rusted out.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.