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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (71%)

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

170000 mi

US $35
transmission automatically shifts down while going down the road it is also a hybrid 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

99500 mi

C $229
Towing, complete overhaul and rebuilding of transmission. I had a $90.00 deductible and had to pay for new fluid plus taxes. 
101560 mi the 4X would not unlock one rainy day. Gave a system service warning about the Had to shut off truck and then it would return to 2X.Could not repeat 4X problem and the system errors disappeared. 
102920 mi Front Differential Had a broken tooth replaced all the inside gears. I believe this was old problem.Once in a while it would bind up when going very slow 4x4 when parking. Also replace the ends of 3 trans hoses. I paid $438 war 1504 1940.00 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

40300 mi Transmission locked up. Truck towed to dealer. Service manager found transmission locked up. Later that day a mechanic found nothing wrong with it and it has been working well ever since. (Could be an intermitant relay or modulator!?). 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

35561 mi Transmission front pump seal leaking. Replaced seal. Homelink transmitter will not hold code for longer than a month. Replaced transmitter. 
33000 mi Rebuilt front differential due to gear "whine". 
37523 mi Vibration in front driveline and growling noise. Rebuilt front differential. Scraping noise heard when applying brakes. Unable to duplicate. 
40309 mi Front pinion seal leaking. replaced seal. Scraping noise heard when braking. Found fuel line contacting firewall. 

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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 Pump seal leaking. Replaced seal. Leaking transmission cooler lines. 
55800 mi

C $450
Front axle seal leaking slightly. Replaced both side seals. 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

9400 mi Steering Input shaft regrease/replacement 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

117000 mi

US $1976
Spun a main bearing which fell threw to the back of the transmission eating all the gears except reverse. 

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Transmission Problems

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