2006 GMC Sierra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 51%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,828miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 GMC Sierra, 51% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,828 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I went to put on my brakes, I first started to stop then my brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I hit a vehicle in front of me. The collision shop that I had it repaired at said the brake lines were rusted. After further investigation I read a lot of complaints about this same defect in chevy and Gmc trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #10628635, filed 2014-08, 11,400 miles“I have a 2006 Gmc Sierra with the same ABS issues that are recalled for older vehicles. Abs engages at low speeds when coming to a stop increasing stopping distances. I took it to dealer and they replaced the rear brakes. Truck has only 41000 miles on it, I wouldn't think the rear drum brakes would be worn out. I drove it home last night and to work today. Same problem still exists. Will recall be extended to include my vehicle someday?”
NHTSA complaint #10564774, filed 2014-02, 41,000 miles“When I went to start the truck in the morning, I put my foot on the brake pedal and it went to the floor. Got out and saw the brake fluid on my driveway. Examined the truck and found a steel brake line had rusted through and others had significant rust.”
NHTSA complaint #10544605, filed 2013-09, 50,000 miles“There is no warning the pedal goes to the floor and you don't stop. I had a 5th wheel trailer hooked to my 2006 Gmc 2500 ext. Cab long bed Sierra p/u with 62,459 miles on it. I was able to stop it with the trailer brakes and a scratch on my front bumper from a tractor trailer that was in front of me. I have owned over 200 cars + trucks since I started driving. I do all my one work on them and I never had a brake line fail, I will be 70 this year. It is ridiculous for an 8 year old truck to have rusted brake lines to fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10607177, filed 2014-06, 62,459 miles“Brake pedal went to floor almost causing an accident before the vehicle came to a stop. Before the service light came on. The service light did come eventually at which time we checked the master cylinder which was extremely low so we filled it thinking that was the problem. The next day we noticed brake fluid dripping and after checking realized that at least one of the brake lines were were rusted through in several places and all of the other lines are terribly rusted and probably on the verge of leaking also. This is a truck that we usually pull our camper with. …”
NHTSA complaint #10735349, filed 2015-07, 57,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10113770Mar 24, 2015This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
- 10054261Sep 1, 2014Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared brake pipes are available, except rear axle crossover pipe. Model…
- 10113502Aug 26, 2013This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
- 10112546Nov 6, 2012This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10022470Jun 1, 2007Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground).
- 10021133Mar 13, 2007Service brake booster message.
- 10020929Oct 11, 2006Rear brake pulsation check drum to axle clearance, with rpo jf3 or jf7.
- 10020577Oct 4, 2006Rear drum brakes excessive wear, drag, and aggressive.
- 10018628Jan 9, 2006Squeak noise on brake apply.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 | 33% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2013 | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 4 | 12% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 14 | 24% |
| 2006 | 27 | 51% |
| 2005 | 37 | 32% |
| 2004 | 74 | 39% |
| 2003 | 83 | 40% |
| 2002 | 145 | 58% |
| 2001 | 150 | 57% |
| 2000 | 228 | 51% |
| 1999 | 338 | 56% |
| 1998 | 62 | 33% |
| 1997 | 67 | 28% |
| 1996 | 47 | 19% |
| 1995 | 42 | 16% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 12 | 17% |
| 1992 | 7 | 23% |
| 1991 | 6 | 50% |
| 1990 | 10 | 56% |
| 1989 | 4 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Sierra
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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