2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500, 2% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,600 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“4.3 engine started shaking for not apparent reason, mileage at incident 10,000 miles. Engine RPM's would go up & down at idle & rough idle it did this for a couple of days. Engine shook violently and jerked. The vehicle stopped running would not turn on. Vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer had to replace ECM (computer) & crank shaft sensor. Vehicle after two weeks is now rough idle at times at start up & RPM's at idle still vary at times. Vehicle taken in to dealer and tech stated no hidden codes vehicle checked out okay according to dealer???”
NHTSA complaint #10176550, filed 2006-12, 10,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10249377, filed 2008-11, 6,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251887Mar 14, 2024This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10244273Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10240344Jul 31, 2023This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 | 31 | 8% |
| 2023 | 23 | 5% |
| 2022 | 29 | 5% |
| 2021 | 49 | 8% |
| 2020 | 21 | 4% |
| 2019 | 26 | 4% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500
67 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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