2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 31 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 74 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2001 | 92 |
| 2002 | 120 |
| 2003 | 175 |
| 2004 | 182 |
| 2005 | 94 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 190 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 80 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
23% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. After the vehicle was driven and parked, it caught on fire. The fire department was notified and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-09
Tl*the contact owned a 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called and the fire was extinguished. There were no injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-25
GM designed this car with a no key entry for the rear hatch. It does not have an internal manual unlocking mechanism for the hatch. If the car is in an accident, there would be no way to open the rear hatch.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-16
Also filed under Structure
Structure
23% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
Show complaint excerpts
The rear liftgate will not unlock with key fob or interior door locks from the driver side or the passenger side doors. There is no way to manually unlock or open the liftgate from inside or outside the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-17
Service brakes
19% · 6 reportsLatches/locks/linkages
13% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing lock.
Show complaint excerpts
Unable to get in to rear hatch due to a battery failure chevy has removed the key lock on the rear hatch.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-14
Suspension
6% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing front.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-08-31Engine and engine cooling06V289000 On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1L V8 (Rpo L8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC trucks at…
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2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between January 23, 2006…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2008. Owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V289000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
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- Is the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.