2006 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2006 Honda Ridgeline
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2006 Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 144 | 240 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 357 | 110 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–17 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 52,218 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Sierra 1500 | Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 | 62 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 43 |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 6 |
| Structure | 9 | 30 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 | 4 |
| Power Train | 13 | 16 |
| Suspension | 10 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 25 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 6 |
| Stalling | 6 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
2006 GMC Sierra 1500
2006 Honda Ridgeline
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.