2006 GMC Sierra 1500 GMC Sierra 1500 2006

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (27%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (2%)

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (50%)

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500

Engine not specified

84320 mi

C $1990
A/C clutch malfunction. 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

136400 mi

C $350
Alternator New alternator 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

41000 mi

US $660
Blower motor ceased to function. 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

37200 mi Service airbag light on. Failed sensor. Lights burnt out in dash cluster. Replaced. Passenger front window very slow and squeaky while going up. 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

61380 mi

C $575
Replaced speedometer cluster due to burned out bulbs behind speedometer. Bulbs could not be replaced, instead, entire cluster needed to be replaces and reprogrammed to system's computer! 
64480 mi The right side (dual climate control system) actuator door was malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Due to the $750 repair cost, they still have not been done. 
115880 mi

C $300
blower motor speeds all stopped except for speed 4 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

63500 mi Blower motor resister and connector. 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Electrical Problems

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