2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500, 4% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving around a curve (50mph)and steering failed. The steering wheel turned completely around but wheels did not respond. I had a strong odor of burning power steering fluid just prior to malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #10928152, filed 2016-11, 201,000 miles“Clunking sound from steering shaft in column, clunking bumping looseness in steering hydraulic slave cylinder at all speeds. This seems to cause the truck to wander at highway speed, symptoms are worse when high winds are encountered.”
NHTSA complaint #10606688, filed 2014-06, 68,000 miles“2006 Gmc SIERRA 1500 pickup truck. Front wheel bearing assembly on both driver and passenger side failure. The wheel bearing hub assembly failure causes the vehicle to loose driving ability while driving. The wheels will start shaking causing operating the vehicle impossible. Gmc has a problem with front wheel bearing assemblies on their pickup trucks. Replaced hub assembly with new parts by a GM certified mechanic. Gm mechanic stated that they have replaced many Gmc and chevy hub assemblies on trucks due to part failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10316146, filed 2010-03, 40,000 miles“The contact owned a 2006 Gmc SIERRA 1500. While the contact's son was driving 30 MPH, the power steering seized and the vehicle drifted and crashed into the guardrail of a bridge. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled. A police report was filed. The driver was injured, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a wrecking yard. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 154,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11133445, filed 2018-10, 154,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10138087Mar 17, 2017This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3% |
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 | 13 | 3% |
| 2022 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 | 34 | 6% |
| 2020 | 38 | 8% |
| 2019 | 42 | 6% |
| 2018 | 30 | 10% |
| 2017 | 25 | 7% |
| 2016 | 38 | 11% |
| 2015 | 81 | 11% |
| 2014 | 156 | 21% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 | 21 | 10% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 10% |
| 1997 | 25 | 30% |
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 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsExterior lighting
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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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