2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500, 3% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,000 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.
“Rear tail light assembly (both) connection tabs which hold assembly in place fail for no reason allowing light assemble to fall out. Have replaced the rear tail light assemblies three times. First light assembly fell out at 8 months age (approx 20,000 miles), returned to dealer they advised assembly must have been damaged no warranty repair. Replaced both with after-market assemblies, 18 months later rear light assembly connection tabs failed. Replaced with dealer supplied parts (approx 75,000 miles). Now about 18 months later rear light assembly is failing again (109,000 miles). …”
NHTSA complaint #10361379, filed 2010-10, 109,000 miles“I have had to replace the tail light lenses several times because the tab that secures the lenses to the vehicle breaks and the result is lights just hanging on the truck by the electrical cords. I have the same problem involving my other vehicles in the past made by Gmc namely a second family Gmc sierra that was made in the year 2004, and a chevrolet silverado. The electrical lighting on the dashboard has been malfunctioning for a long time. I noticed the malfunction during the first year I bought the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10658864, filed 2014-11“2006 Gmc SIERRA 1500 crew cab. Only a year old and with less than 15,000 miles, the right tail light assembly fell off. There had been no accident, impact or abuse. The cause was the breaking of the two plastic threads in the taillight assembly. These flimsy, weak, threaded parts are all that hold the taillight on and are clearly inadequate for the load. This should not be a wear and tear item; it is a design defect. There should be some metal holding the screws, not thin plastic.”
NHTSA complaint #10198764, filed 2007-08Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10161011May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates to technicians that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
- 10137526Apr 27, 2018This Preliminary Information communicates to techniciansthat the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 | 15 | 4% |
| 2023 | 11 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 93 | 13% |
| 2014 | 148 | 20% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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