Model year guide

2006 GMC Sierra 1500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 102 on record.

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined15 mpg
Typical price$9,378

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls 2

Service Brakes, Air NHTSA Campaign #06E050000 · 06/06/2006

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL NATIONAL AND CARQUEST AFTERMARKET HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/N 515058, SOLD FOR USE ON 2001-2006 GENERAL MOTORS 1500 AND 2500 4WD TRUCKS. ON THE SUBJECT HUB ASSEMBLIES, THE ABS SENSOR CORD DEPARTS FROM THE HUB ASSEMBLY AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. AS A RESULT, THERE IS A FIT ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE ROTOR DUST SHIELD INTERFERING WITH THE ABS SENSOR CORD. IF THE HUB ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED DESPITE THIS INTERFERENC…

Fix: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND WILL EITHER CREDIT THE CUSTOMERS ACCOUNT OR REPLACE THE UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-563-8507 EXT 3530.

Wheels:hub NHTSA Campaign #07E106000 · 17/12/2007

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Fix: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,237

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 worth?

Low
$4,700
Typical price
$9,378
High
$14,000

From 101 comparable 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,185
Depreciation (5 yrs)$6,150
Total$27,335
Per mile$0.36

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($9,378) with the same model 5 model-years older ($3,222), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 trims & engines on record

Trims
SLE1 · SLT · SL2 · Work Truck · SLE2 · SL1
Engines
5.3L 8-cyl · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4.3L 6-cyl · 6.0L 8-cyl

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles on record

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Other GMC Sierra 1500 model years

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 at about 15 mpg combined (14 city / 18 highway).

How much is a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 worth?

Comparable 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 listings run roughly $4,700–$14,000, typically around $9,378 (from 101 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.