2006 GMC Sierra 3500 problems

Filed Jan 30, 2026 · Airbags · CT

The front impact sensor, also known as a crash sensor (part # 10370150), is no longer functional. It detects rapid vehicle deceleration during a frontal collision and sends an immediate signal to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) to deploy airbags. Located behind the front bumper or on the radiator support, these sensors measure impact severity to ensure airbags deploy only when necessary. This part is no longer available from GM or any other aftermarket distributor. It is a critical part for any occupants in a crash. I am just one of many people who cannot make safety corrections.

Filed May 11, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · 161,108 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 3500. While the vehicle was stationary, the power steering fluid leaked into the braking system and caused the brakes to seize. The vehicle was repaired and all of the hoses affected by the brake fluid were replaced. The contact stated that this was the third time the vehicle was repaired for the same failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,108.

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Airbags · 69,000 miles · NV · crash · 1 injury

Involved in accident, vehicle driven into rear of pick-up and u-haul trailer on highway 50 canyon city,co ,left front side of gmc 3500 destroyed along with hood area and the airbags did not deploy. Driver had to be cut out of gmc3500. Gmc totaled driver suffered broken neck. Photos obtained but not able to upload.

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Brakes · 79,000 miles · DE

I went out to my truck in the morning and my dash board indicator told me to get my brakes checked; everything was fine the night before. I brought the truck into mymechanic and found out that my brake line is corroded and broken. Also found out that this a recurring and consistent problem with the gmc sierras. I have my truck serviced by an authorized service center on a regular basis and this has never been mentioned to me. This needs to be a recall item! Serious safety threat. Cannot imagine what could have happened if this occurred 2 days later when I was pulling our 40 foot rv. Shouldn't gm be responsible for this? My truck is now in the shop getting the brake line replaced.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Steering · 54,000 miles · AR

I was driving down the road when the steering wheel locked into place. I had to jerk it hard in order to get it to released from the locked position. This has happened twice already. Can easily cause a crash. Needs to be fixed by manufacturer.

Filed Jun 13, 2011 · Tires · 45,949 miles · OH

No event just every day driving and a tire a year leaks from inner lining to form a bubble on outside of tire which blows out. A tire a year for the last three years.

Filed Aug 15, 2010 · Transmission · 37,000 miles · NY

Transmission cooling lines leaking.

Filed Mar 21, 2010 · Steering · 86,578 miles · CT

On march 8,2010 I took my car that I bought 2 years ago to an official emissions inspection station; the vehicle failed. At this time I was given a set of recall papers 09014 special coverage adjustment engine control module- emission related reprogramming that explained what the problem was. In the mean time I took the car to gm . They told me it would cost $125 to diagnose the problem by the time they were done I had a bill for $280 and told it would cost over $1000to fix the car so that could pass (they need to replace the steering column to receive communication I see there is a recall on that) I want to state that I showed the workers at gm the papers showing what the problem was but I was told that was not the problem and they then told me if I want it fixed I would have to pay for it.this occurred after I signed a paper allowing them to "look" at the car . I need someone in authority to help me find out this problem should have been taken care of by gm and whether or not the action of gm was fraudulent. Thank you took the vehicle inspection to the state of connecticut on 3/19/2010 and it pass inspection.

Filed Dec 22, 2009 · Transmission · 44,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 3500. While examining the vehicle he noticed fluid leaking from under the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and he was advised that the transmission cooling lines needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 44000.

Filed Feb 28, 2008 · Transmission · 25,210 miles · VT

Transmission cooling pipes have been replace two times in last than 20 months because of fluid leaking.