2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Reliability

Work Truck Regular Cab Pickup (6.0L V8 4-speed Automatic 8.1 ft. Bed)

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Reliability Rating for 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 by Identifix

Ratings Key

Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Transmission Cooler Hoses. Failure of the Transmission Cooler Hoses applies to the (Allison transmission with 6.6L and 8.1L engines) only. The cost to repair the Transmission Cooler Hoses is estimated at $130.00 for parts and $143.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Upper Steering Column Intermediate Shaft. The cost to repair the Upper Steering Column Intermediate Shaft is estimated at $92.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for GMC Sierra 3500 by Identifix

	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.