The 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 133 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
MOBILITYWORKS IS RECALLING 133 MY 2005-2006 FORD E250, MY 2000, 2004-2006 E350, MY 2000, 2005 E450, MY 2005-2006 GMC 2500, GMC 3500, AND MY 2006 DODGE 2500 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403,…
Consequence
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
MOBILITYWORKS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR MOBILITYWORKS AT 1-800-769-8267.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
24
1crashes
STEERING
7
1crashes1injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
2fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
1fires
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
4
TIRES
4
AIR BAGS
3
1crashes1fires1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2
Total complaints78
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Brakes failed "completely", with no warning. No "warning light" on the instrument panel while driving on a public road in the county. All of a sudden absolutely no brakes. Had recently hauled a car on a trailer from emporia, kansas. Was preparing to haul calves to the sale barn. Now that would…”
“Brake lines busted. This is a very serious problem because I was hauling a load and got extremely extremely lucky that it busted as I was pulling in driveway. I was pulling a loaded trailer with no brakes. This is a very common issue with the 2005 and 2006 2500 trucks. I can name 6 vehicles I know…”
“My vehicle was totaled and I see their is a recall for the pitman arm that can cause total loss if steering and that is what happened to me”
“In the city stopping for a stoplight the brakes failed. The vehicle luckily was able to turn into a parking lot. All fluid was lost because the brake lines failed due to rust. No brakes whatsoever except emergency brake. My state even requires a safety inspection yearly. If the consumer is not…”
“Service air bag light is on”
“Tl* the contact owned a 2006 gmc sierra 2500. While driving 65 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the left knee, left ankle, left hip, and abdomen. Medical attention was required. The…”
“Total brake failure while trying to stop on a residential street. Vehicle towed to dealership & was told brakes had rusted out. Cost of repairs was around $2000.00”
“Not only does the right side mirror have the objects are closer than it appears style mirror used for cars making it impossible to use for towing ( on a truck with a tow package ) it has red lights that flash in the mirror. Not only does the flashing red lights make it hard to see anything in the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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