2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Maintenance Schedule

Take care of your GMC Sierra 1500 HD and it'll take care of you. With proactive maintenance, your Sierra 1500 HD could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark. Not an expert in what services your car needs and when? No problem. It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine Sierra 1500 HD maintenance. Just follow your 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD maintenance schedule!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, GMC themselves. Scheduled maintenance services can vary depending on driving conditions, climate, and other factors; however, recommended maintenance usually includes services like fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your Sierra 1500 HD's life, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD problems later.

Bring your 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and our technicians will jump right in with a Courtesy Check. This Courtesy Check can establish a baseline of what may need to be addressed during your service appointment. Each Courtesy Check includes a free battery test and an inspection of your Sierra 1500 HD's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. Short trips and extreme temperatures can shorten the overall life expectancy of your GMC Sierra 1500 HD battery. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! If you keep driving on a battery that can't hold a charge, you run the risk of being stranded when your battery finally gives out (and no one can predict where that might be!). Your GMC Sierra 1500 HD could quickly go from being a trusty ride to a source of stress in a matter of minutes.

Ensuring you always have a well-charged battery can help your car’s overall performance, and regularly scheduled oil changes can help your 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD's engine run smoother. See GMC's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 2006 Sierra 1500 HD in the chart at the top of this page. Keep in mind that your oil change interval could be different given your driving style and climate. Come in and speak with a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to find out how often to change your oil. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD.

Routine upkeep for your GMC Sierra 1500 HD suspension and steering system can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. Don’t let a misalignment or pulling steering wheel put you in danger. Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide the appropriate GMC Sierra 1500 HD steering and suspension services. This can include things like power steering fluid replacement, wheel alignment adjustments, replacement of struts and wheel bearings, and ball joint lubrication. To keep your car running at its best, it’s essential to have regular maintenance services on your GMC Sierra 1500 HD's steering and suspension system.

Without routine GMC Sierra 1500 HD maintenance, you (and your engine) could quickly lose your cool when there's a problem on the road–especially if that problem is an overheated engine or broken A/C. Don’t sweat it, though! Our technicians can take care of those issues, too. At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we have what it takes to provide top-notch service for your GMC Sierra 1500 HD engine heating and cooling systems, as well as your air conditioning. Is it time to replace the radiator in your GMC Sierra 1500 HD? We’ve got your back. Got a funny smell coming from your A/C? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD maintenance.

Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.