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GMC Sierra 3500

2006–2010 only

63 classified complaints 8 recalls

2006–2010 GMC Sierra 3500 models have 63 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 69,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006–2010 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full GMC Sierra 3500 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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2006–2010

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2021–2025

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006–2010 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 28 complaints

Median onset: 69,500 miles. 3.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Transmission cooler and fluid overheating · Transmission 4 complaints

Median onset: 37,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $200–$600 nationally.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 4 complaints

Median onset: 92,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 4 complaints

Median onset: 73,883 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Rear differential and axle · Drivetrain 3 complaints

Median onset: 2,600 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,350–$2,550 nationally.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 2 complaints

Median onset: 27,975 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 2 complaints

Median onset: 62,289 miles.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 2 complaints

Median onset: 84,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006–2010 model years. See the full GMC Sierra 3500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.