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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (46%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 GMC Sierra 1500

Engine not specified

68000 mi

US $700
Replaced inner tie rod  

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

94000 mi

US $600
Had to replace both front wheel bearing assemblies (abs braking system integrated into this) due to noisy bearings 

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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

84320 mi

C $1990
Steering box leaking.  
138260 mi

C $475
Tie Rods and left wheel bearing replaced Wheel bearing - right side. 
141980 mi

C $320
Shocks were replaced front and rear. 

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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
Fluid leak from power steering.. 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

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

44000 mi front hubs failed, this caused the front differential to grenade, and also put the front wheels out of alignment and caused extreme damage to the front disc rotors and pads 

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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

22940 mi Intermediate steering shaft 

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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

97000 mi

US $100
Driver side wheel bearing failed. Purchased replacement parts from Amazon and replaced myself. 

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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

40000 mi

US $505
Both front and rear shock absorbers. I was told they were leaking fluid. 
43000 mi

US $540
Front passenger wheel bearing replaced. 
52000 mi

US $280
Front wheel bearing (drivers side)was bad and was replaced.I had previously replaced the passenger side about a year ago. 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension Problems

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