2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Consumer Reviews

GMC Quality does not hold up

Written by: Gilby40 on 09/16/2009

Vehicle

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Truck was very good for 1st 2 years....After that I've had to replace a wiring harness that caused the 4wd to fail and now a front end hub dealer said was caused by a pot hole and or/ moisture buildup (no way! I would have remembered hitting something that hard) ...The repairs are over $900.00 so far...I fad 2 other GM trucks since '92....This is MY LAST GM anything....I can hardly wait to see what will happens when god help me I go over 50,000 miles.

Favorite Features

Seating and controls very good

Suggested Improvements

Build them better period!...It's already starting to cost a lot in repairs.

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I love my Sierra

Written by: W. Oates on 02/16/2009

Vehicle

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SL1 4dr Extended Cab 6.5 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I traded my bullet proof Chevy for this GMC and I haven't been disappointed. I Use my truck as a daily driver and as a work vehicle. I'm in construction and my Sierra sees a lot of heavy use for a 1500 and does the work of a 2500 handily. I don't baby this truck at all and it rarely gets a bath. I love the roomy interior and power this truck gives me. ITS a V6!! It's zippy and maneuverable. Love the gas mileage and power was a trade off I thought I'd have to give on a little but I'm not let down by the 4.3 V6.

Favorite Features

I am a big fan of most GM body styles but this is one of my favorites. It's bold and stylish. The large backseat is more than you could ask for in truck that isn't a true 4door. The tow/haul mode in the trans allows me to haul an entire kitchens worth of cabinets on a 20ft flatbed tandem axle trailer.

Suggested Improvements

Offering trucks with 16'' or even 15'' wheels because the cost of 17'' tires stinks

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Built like a tank...sorta

Written by: Ian on 02/08/2009

Vehicle

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SL2 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

It was a Nevada Edition. I picked this over a Ram & 150 because of the comfy seating and nice black dash and overall better exterior design. Pros: solid ride, Auto 4*4, tons of room, nice rims Cons: At 10K a bearing dropped and ruined the engine and was covered by warranty, little noises everywhere inside, window's not closing all the way and creating road noise. The Spec. Edition Stickers kept on falling off numerous times. Too big for city parking and such, (should have got a mid size.) Crappy speakers blow & distort. Don't think it will be good for the long run so i'll give it up for a Dakota i think. Great lease truck though.

Favorite Features

Intergraded XM radio, Great looks inside and out, Comfy slanted back seating with wide windows. Like a limo. Computerized odometer, looks like a tank...tuff

Suggested Improvements

Better fit and finish, trucks at this price should come with bed covers and trailer hitches. More incentive of their hybrid model.

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Not bad...but

Written by: SF Agent on 09/16/2008

Vehicle

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Bought new at the end of 2005. Love the exterior styling and the interior design is quite good. I bought mine loaded with everything possible. One minor problem, the transmission went out at 64000. I drive on the highway to my office and back, that's it. The truck has never pulled anything or even been in 4WD. My dealership did lobby GM and they went half on a new transmission, so I was out $1500, but got the new GM transmission with 5 year 100,000 warranty, so I guess that was ok.

Favorite Features

Seats, instrument panel, power

Suggested Improvements

Lots of trouble with transmissions in this year model, I hope the new one is of better quality.

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Love my V-8 Z71 Crew Cab

Written by: Hartwell on 09/09/2008

Vehicle

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE2 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Interior is roomy and very comfortable for all on long trips. I added a camper shell and roof rack. This truck can hold a ton of gear, and haul your boat, and family and still get 17 MPG. I hunt and fish in the south east so I use 4WD off road and at boat ramps, works great, easy to swich in out 2 to 4 to automatic 4WD. I compared Nissan, Toyota, Ford, and Dodge. At the time of purchase this was the best value by far at the time of purchase. I also have a superb 97 Sierra 2WD approaching 200K, I hope I get the performance and long life with this 06. Note:I had the same wheel bearing issues as others and was covered under 3/36k bumper to bumper warranty, dealer warranty service was great.

Favorite Features

Looks great, rides great. Plenty of power. Logical easy to operate 4WD controls.

Suggested Improvements

Better quality on sourcing "running gear" parts. I'm guessing the couple of bucks saved on the cheap wheel bearings was not worth it.

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Poor Quality Truck

Written by: Darin Peratalo on 07/30/2008

Vehicle

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This truck has been in the shop more times than my 3 other trucks total.The transmission has been out of the truck 6 different times for different problems. The front wheel bearings have been replaced. The brakes & rotors have been replaced twice. Torque converter has been replaced & still vibrates through the gas pedal at 56 mph. All in less than 46000 miles. I do not pull anything. Even GM just blew me off. I should have pushed the lemon law.

Favorite Features

Very comfy seat & 20-plus for hwy mpg. Sharp looking external package.

Suggested Improvements

Have GM take care of these trucks that were produced before 2007.2006 1500's are nothing but a headache.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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GMC Trucks are Junks!

Written by: Mark Dandeneau on 08/10/2007

Vehicle

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SL2 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB w/Sport Package (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I was a die hard GM fan until I bought this 2006 truck. I've talked to other owners of GMC and Chevy trucks and if they had it over again then would have never bought these trucks, in fact we all want to unload them because of the clunking noise and vibration when the transmission shifts. Also these trucks have problems with wheel bearing hubs and steering problems as well as u-joint going. The next vehicle I get will be a Toyota

Favorite Features

The truck is very attractive, so when people come up to me and compliments me on the truck, I tell them the truth about it and how GM won't fix the problem.

Suggested Improvements

General Motors should take care of the problems because of poor engineering on their part. It's not the customers fault that they produce a piece of junk. And I was a big GM fan until I bought this truck and they ignore the problem.

19 out 25 people found this review helpful

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Sick Puppy

Written by: Melvin Richardson on 12/01/2006

Vehicle

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

The dealer had installed 20" wheels and tires on this truck and it looked good. I ask if it had the same rear end I was trading and they said " I think so" so old trusting Melvin didn't check. It turns out I got a 3.23 rear end with a 5.3 engine and oversize wheels and it drops out of overdrive to go over interstate overpasses if your speed is less than 65 MPH. Driving less than 50 mph it drops a gear if you touch the gas pedal. My wife's Toyota 4 runner drives better, just no hauling or towing capacity.

Favorite Features

It looks good and the interior is nice with extra features most Fords and Dodges don't have. Front bucket seats are comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

Engine needs more torque. Needs a transmission thats shifts a little firmer.

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2006 GMC 1500 4X4 SLE Z71

Written by: David Russell on 09/28/2006

Vehicle

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1 4dr Extended Cab 6.5 ft. SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Very Handsome truck. Price was very reasonable ($6,000 less than comparable Titan)Combination of performance and fuel economy very good for 4X4 large truck category (17 mpg avg.). Only two complaints too tall gearing 3.42 gears in all 4X4 trucks I looked at;thus towing is kinda difficult. Truck feels like it is in second gear when starting off. Corrected that problem with 4.10 gears. Now truck pulls hard and feels more powerful than the titan I drove, and also my dad's hemi ram. I also have a programmer intake and exhaust. The truck with 8" lift and bigger tires still runs around 7.2 seconds to sixty. Stock it could muster only 8.8 seconds to sixty. other problem no grab handle for driver.

Favorite Features

Tough looking exterior, smooth transmission, motor has more power than reviews whould lead you to believe. The next time you check out a new truck comparo check the tranny and rear end gearing for all the trucks and you will discover that the titan, hemi ram and toyota all have much lower gearing.

Suggested Improvements

make 4.10 gears an option for non vortec max models.(I have still not ssen one yet) Please do us all a favor and put grab handles in all 4X4s driver doors.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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'06 SLE1 Crew 1500

Written by: stevestr on 09/24/2006

Vehicle

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Test drove Tundra and others. Came back to GMC because of superior deal and value, including room, comfort, etc. I highly recommend this truck to anyone looking for something that is solid, reliable, and the best possible value on the market. Thanks GM, Great Job!

Favorite Features

Roomy interior, rides really nice. Smooth shifting, great Vortec V8 power. Body Style with chrome accents, trim. Solid build, sturdy truck.

Suggested Improvements

Pull-out extra cup holder trays in front and back. Cruise control should be standard on all SLE1 models and up. Extra power outlet in back seat area.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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