2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 documents the last of this body's chassis cab and pickup range together, five styles in all, sold as SL, SLE, SLT or WT. The three engines are unchanged in character: a turbocharged 6.6L diesel V8 of 403 cubic inches, a 6.0L gasoline V8 of 364 cubic inches and an 8.1L gasoline V8 of 496 cubic inches, the last two naturally aspirated. Each has its own procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics, as do the chassis systems the bodies share.
Engines covered
- 6.6L V8 (403 cu in) — OHV, turbocharged, diesel
- 6.0L V8 (364 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 8.1L V8 (496 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door crew cab pickup
- 4-door extended cab pickup
- 4-door cab & chassis
- 2-door cab & chassis
- 2-door standard cab pickup
Trims covered
- SL
- SLE
- SLT
- WT
Known issues on the 2006 Sierra 3500. Six recalls are on the federal record. A power steering hose built off specification can fracture during hard steering while braking, costing assist at the wheel and, on hydro-boost trucks, at the pedal. On the 8.1L V8, a fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip can fracture and let the damper loosen so fuel escapes. Two more concern door label information on rims and load capacity being wrong or incomplete, which can lead to the wrong wheel or the wrong tire pressure. Owners filed 279 complaints, 112 of them on service brakes. Steering, fuel rail and wheel specifications are all documented here.
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
Showing the 8 most recent of 165 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE DRIVEN INTO REAR OF PICK-UP AND U-HAUL TRAILER ON HIGHWAY 50 CANYON CITY,CO ,LEFT FRONT SIDE OF GMC 3500 DESTROYED ALONG WITH HOOD AREA AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE DRIVING 10-75 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART BY ITSELF AFTER DRIFTING FOR 50 YAR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE DRIVING 10-75 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART BY ITSELF AFTER DRIFTING FOR 50 YAR
The front impact sensor, also known as a crash sensor (part # 10370150), is no longer functional. It detects rapid vehicle deceleration during a frontal collision and sends an immediate signal to the
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED INTO THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND ALL
Showing the 5 most serious of 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
