2006 GMC Sierra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 GMC Sierra, 6% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,250 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.
“Turned off engine, HVAC fan still on. Will not turn off. This is the dual climate control system. Had to remove fuse so the battery will not discharge. Service bulletins were issued for this problem but did not include all vehicles, including ours.”
NHTSA complaint #10716011, filed 2015-05, 135,000 miles“Heater and A/C blower malfunction. Wires and connectors were hot to the touch and after a closer look wires protective wire cover were exposed and connectors were melted through. There was also smoke in the cab.”
NHTSA complaint #10259149, filed 2009-02Related service bulletins
- 10114309Oct 23, 2014This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
- 10112382Oct 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
- 10021017Sep 27, 2006Door glass pops out of run channel.
- 10018623Jan 9, 2006Front hvac blower inoperative.
- 10018566Jan 6, 2006Front blower inoperative stay running during low ambient temperature.
- 10017277Nov 1, 2005Unwanted operation of rear windows.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 18 | 3% |
| 1998 | 32 | 17% |
| 1997 | 24 | 10% |
| 1996 | 84 | 34% |
| 1995 | 140 | 54% |
| 1994 | 115 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 32% |
| 1992 | 8 | 27% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Sierra
27 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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