2006 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front left frame that the wheel and suspension bolt onto is in advanced rust stages. It is being considered unsafe to drive although the right side is still considered safe. Common issue from what I have heard. Took car in to replace the starter and shop doesnwant to work on it. We cannot…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc sierra 1500. When the brake pedal was depressed at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated without warning. While the vehicle was being serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 06e050000 (service brakes, air), the passenger side hub fractured and was unable to be repaired…”
filed Jun 24, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 18 | 4% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 10 | 3% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 15 | 4% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 17 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.