2006 GMC Sierra 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 15%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500, 15% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,800 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 backing out of my driveway (down hill slope) and lost power steering and braking in my 2006 Gmc 2500hd diesel truck. I put the transmission in neutral and deployed the emergency brake to stop. The mechanic determined the power steering pump had failed and this resulted in the hydro boost failure with subsequent brake loss. After replacing the power steering pump the power steering lines split two weeks later.”
NHTSA complaint #10470033, filed 2012-08, 42,000 miles“Truck was parked in garage on a friday night, with no problems. Started truck saturday am to back out of the garage to hook up a trailer. I put the truck in reverse, then discovered it wouldn't steer and it wouldn't stop. Nearly took out the side of the garage door with the mirror, not to mention, nearly running over one of my kids! I had to engage the emergency brake in order to get the vehicle to stop - half in and half out of the garage. I shut the truck off and restarted it, but nothing changed. Called a flatbed truck to take the truck to the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10310884, filed 2010-02, 74,950 miles“While braking at low speeds and coming to a full stop, truck lurches forward and brake pedal goes down 1/8 of an inch. Driver must use more brake to stop truck ( this is with no load in truck at all, only passenger ). Also while stopped and turning the wheel left or right to park, steering wheel looses power steering until brake is released and truck starts rolling. Had truck looked at twice before at dealer for same problem ( once at 32,000 and again at 35,000 ) and was told, as long as no hard codes or failures are found, they were unable to address the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10463105, filed 2012-06, 40,100 miles“Vehicle- 2006 Gmc sierra 2500hd 4x4 duramax/allison there is a very noticeable clunk/looseness in the steering. I have greased/lubricated the whole steering mechanism with no reduction in the problem. My fear is the looseness will result in a complete failure or loss of steering. Prior to that I fear poor driving/maneuver ability while this issue persist.”
NHTSA complaint #10163921, filed 2006-07“The contact stated while attempting to exit a parallel parked position, the power steering failed. The steering wheel was only able to be turned one quarter turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where they were unable to determine the cause of the problem. The manufacturer was also notified. Updated 08/27/07”
NHTSA complaint #10175963, filed 2006-12, 913 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.
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 31% |
| 2025 | 7 | 25% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 14 | 24% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 | 6 | 20% |
| 2013 | 5 | 11% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 10 | 15% |
| 2005 | 16 | 14% |
| 2004 | 7 | 5% |
| 2003 | 10 | 6% |
| 2002 | 9 | 7% |
| 2001 | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500
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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