2006 GMC Sierra 1500: grinding or squealing brakes

6 of the 145 complaints about the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 4%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2026
4
2025
4
2024
5
2023
8
2022
3
2021
9
2020
4
2019
6
2018
3
2017
2
2016
2
2015
3
2014
9
2013
1
2009
2
2008
1
2006
6
2005
1
2004
3
2003
4
2002
3
1999
2
1997
2
1996
1

What owners say

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Transmission · MD

2006 gmc sienna. Consumer writes in regards to transmission gear shifter sticks/ grinds when clutch is depressed. *smd the consumer stated he had trouble shifting the five speed transmission from the time, he purchased the vehicle. It would stick in gear when shifting, move with the clutch depressed when he started it in gear, and scrape when shifting between gears. Overall, the clutch was not disengaging/ the dealer claimed the vehicle was self-adjusting and there was nothing that could be done. The consumer received information about an incorrect clutch master cylinder being installed in 2006 sierra's.

Filed Apr 13, 2009 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · GA

2006 gmc sierra brake issues. Rotors have been turned 6 plus times in 90k miles. Brakes squeak, pulsate, and vibrate continuously. Dealer has checked multiple times and advised that I just need my rotors turned.

Filed Feb 10, 2009 · Suspension · 63,965 miles · NC

I was driving down the road going 35 miles an hour and noticed a loud grinding noise then my ABS light came on. My steering was much less responsive. I hit a bump in the road and my truck ran into a fence. I had to change the wheel bearings to correct the problem.

Filed Jan 8, 2009 · Wheels · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 45 MPH on normal road conditions, the contact heard an excessively loud grinding noise coming from the outside of the vehicle. The noise was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they replaced the front wheel bearings and hubs under warranty. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer on two separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. The technician stated that the loud noise was normal. The contact was unaware if his VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07e106000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub). Currently, the vehicle is at the dealer for repair. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 67,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2008 · Engine · 6,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact heard a squeaking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The blower motor stopped working. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the resistor for the fan motor overheated and fused with the wiring harness. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 6,422 and failure mileage was 6,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2007 · Brakes · 9,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 1500. The contact purchased the vehicle with an odometer reading of 257 miles. He has experienced brake rotor failure for the second time. The cause of failure was diagnosed as the groves needing to be repaired or replaced. The rotors were making a grinding noise and the dealer would not repair the vehicle for free. The dealer stated that there are no failures with the brakes. The groves are getting deeper and deeper, but the dealer claimed that this is not a safety issue because nothing is wrong with the brakes. He has called the manufacturer, but no one is investigating the failure. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage is 11,450 and failure mileage was 9,000.