Does the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500, the most recent reported on October 6, 2008 (Equipment adaptive/mobility). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500?

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (24 complaints), followed by power train (12).

How many 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 66 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls and problems

1 recall and 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 08V519000 · reported October 6, 2008 · MOBILITY WORKS · 133 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mobilityworks is recalling 133 my 2005-2006 ford e250, my 2000, 2004-2006 e350, my 2000, 2005 e450, my 2005-2006 gmc 2500, gmc 3500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
The risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: Mobilityworks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes24
Power train12
Steering10
Service brakes, hydraulic6
Tires6
Engine and engine cooling5
Electrical system4
Air bags3
Fuel system, diesel2
Suspension2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 28, 2020 · Steering · 250,000 miles · crash reported
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

Jun 5, 2020 · Service brakes · 147,000 miles
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…

Mar 11, 2020 · Service brakes · 150,000 miles
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…

Jul 11, 2019 · 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…

Sep 24, 2018 · Visibility/wiper · 110,000 miles
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…

Sierra 2500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	0	160	7	4
2004	1	143	4	4
2005	1	115	4	6
2006	1	66	4	3
2007	3	83	2	1
2008	3	63	4	0
2009	5	31	1	0

Across all years, the 2003 Sierra 2500 has the most complaints (160). All GMC Sierra 2500 years →

Questions

Does the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500, the most recent reported on October 6, 2008 (Equipment adaptive/mobility). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500?: Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (24 complaints), followed by power train (12).
How many 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 66 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 28, 2020.