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2006 GMC Sierra 2500 Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500, 45% of all 66 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 21 Sierra 2500 model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
30
45% of 66
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 10, 2006, latest Jun 5, 2020.

2006 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2006Nov 2010Sep 2012Jul 2013Oct 2014Sep 2016Jun 2020
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to Jun 2020; peak Feb 2014 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sierra 2500 model year

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

  1. 200538 (33%)
  2. 200630 (45%)
  3. 20076 (7%)
  4. 20081 (2%)
  5. 20097 (23%)
  6. 20102 (20%)
  7. 20112 (3%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20133 (7%)
  10. 20143 (10%)
  11. 20155 (6%)
  12. 201612 (20%)
  13. 20178 (22%)
  14. 20180 (0%)
  15. 20195 (16%)
  16. 202013 (17%)
  17. 20217 (14%)
  18. 20224 (9%)
  19. 20233 (9%)
  20. 202417 (16%)
  21. 20257 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 have brake problems?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500, 45% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which GMC Sierra 2500 year has the most brake complaints?
The 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 has the most brake complaints (38), compared with 30 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.