Does the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 have brake problems?

NHTSA has 97 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500, 48% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,000 miles.

Which GMC Sierra 1500 year has the most brake complaints?

The 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 has the most brake complaints (250), compared with 97 for the 2006.

Is there a brake recall for the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 97 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500, 48% of all 203 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest brake complaint count among 21 Sierra 1500 model years. These complaints report 8 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 52,000 miles.

Brakes complaints: 97; 48% of 203
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 52,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 19, 2006, latest Mar 18, 2025.

97 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q2 to 2025 Q1; peak 2014 Q3 (8).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200592 (31%)
200697 (48%)
200741 (13%)
200817 (4%)
200913 (5%)
20107 (3%)
201121 (6%)
201215 (10%)
20138 (5%)
2014201 (24%)
2015250 (32%)
2016118 (31%)
2017129 (30%)
201848 (15%)
2019124 (18%)
202060 (13%)
202124 (4%)
202231 (5%)
202317 (4%)
202412 (3%)
20256 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 have brake problems?: NHTSA has 97 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500, 48% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,000 miles.
Which GMC Sierra 1500 year has the most brake complaints?: The 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 has the most brake complaints (250), compared with 97 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.