Gmc Sierra 3500 2006
Model Sierra 3500 made in 2006 by Gmc got 18 consumer complains as well as 21 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel and electrical system.
Model 2006
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| 060604042 | 09/01/2006 | 060604042A | 10020880 | Lr4, ly2, l33, lh6, lm7, l59, lc9, lmg, ly5, ls2, lq9, lq4, l76, ly6 throttle actuator control (tac). module codes, mil/ses dtc's p2108, p1516, u0107, reduced engine power. *kb | 01/25/2007 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 3189 | 05/05/2008 | PIT3189J | 10010863 | Unable to disable auto door locks. this includes 05 chevrolet gmc cadillac full size trucks and utilities. *eh also includes avalance, silverado suburban tahoe; gmc sierra, yukon, denali, yukon xl, denali xl. updated 8/26/08. *pe | 12/15/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SB-080730049B | 04/01/2011 | 10038984 | Gm: some vehicles may have transmission fluid leaking from the coolant lines in cold temperatures. *rm | 06/30/2011 | |
| SB-080730049B | 04/01/2011 | 10038984 | Gm: | 06/30/2011 | |
| 08-07-30-001 | 01/01/2008 | 10025667 | 4l80e, mt1 and 4l85e, mn8 simplified valve body reconditioning instructions, dtc p0741, p0742, p0752, p0752, p0756, p0757, p0894, harsh or delayed shifts, slips, no drive, no reverse. *pe updated 6/11/10. *pe | 08/28/2008 | |
| 4133 | 4133A | 10022769 | Transmission slips, will not shift, ses light may be illuminated. *kb | 09/26/2007 | |
| 3259C | 3259E | 10005514 | 4l80e, 4l85e whine noise in first and second gear. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 4421 | 10022363 | Rear axle hop during aggressive braking. *kb | 08/03/2007 | ||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 3804 | 10018917 | New rear leaf spring. *tt | 01/24/2006 | ||
| TIRES | |||||
| 050310020 | 01/01/2008 | 050310020A | 10019584 | Use of nitrogen gas in tires. *ak 2008 and prior gm passenger cars & trucks (including saturn) also 2008 and prior hummer h2, h3, saab 9-7x. updated 5/12/08. *nj | 03/30/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/15/2006 | 300 | 4 | 09/15/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 3500. while driving 10-75 mph, the engine stalled. there was a loss of power steering and brakes. the vehicle would restart by itself after drifting for 50 yards. there were no warning indicator lights prior to the failure. the contact noticed thick, black smoke coming from the exhaust pipe occasionally. the dealer replaced the exhaust and installed a new programmer; however, the failures continued. the failure mileage was 300 and current mileage was 36,439. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 09/15/2006 | 300 | 4 | 09/15/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 3500. while driving 10-75 mph, the engine stalled. there was a loss of power steering and brakes. the vehicle would restart by itself after drifting for 50 yards. there were no warning indicator lights prior to the failure. the contact noticed thick, black smoke coming from the exhaust pipe occasionally. the dealer replaced the exhaust and installed a new programmer; however, the failures continued. the failure mileage was 300 and current mileage was 36,439. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 08/15/2010 | 37000 | ||
| Transmission cooling lines leaking | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/15/2010 | 37000 | ||
| Transmission cooling lines leaking | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 12/10/2009 | 44000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 3500. while examining the vehicle he noticed fluid leaking from under the front passenger side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and he was advised that the transmission cooling lines needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 44000. | |||
| 12/14/2007 | 25210 | 2 | 03/31/2006 |
| Transmission cooling pipes have been replace two times in last than 20 months because of fluid leaking. *tr | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 54000 | ||
| I was driving down the road when the sterring wheel locked into place. i had to jerk it hard in order to get it to released from the locked position. this has happened twice already. can easily cause a crash. needs to be fixed by manufacturer | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/09/2011 | 45949 | ||
| No event just every day driving and a tire a year leaks from inner lining to form a bubble on outside of tire which blows out. a tire a year for the last three years. | |||