2006 Chevrolet Suburban
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 62 |
| 1990 | 54 |
| 1991 | 52 |
| 1992 | 189 |
| 1993 | 500 |
| 1994 | 876 |
| 1995 | 457 |
| 1996 | 360 |
| 1997 | 414 |
| 1998 | 201 |
| 1999 | 634 |
| 2000 | 282 |
| 2001 | 440 |
| 2002 | 286 |
| 2003 | 301 |
| 2004 | 204 |
| 2005 | 129 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 292 |
| 2008 | 213 |
| 2009 | 106 |
| 2010 | 117 |
| 2011 | 148 |
| 2012 | 101 |
| 2013 | 118 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2015 | 431 |
| 2016 | 219 |
| 2017 | 142 |
| 2018 | 84 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 202 |
| 2022 | 121 |
| 2023 | 129 |
| 2024 | 45 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
5 of 23 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing hatchback/liftgate and hinge and attachments.
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The lift gate actuator stopped working. We are unable to open the liftgate by using the fob or unlock button on the driver/passenger door. There is no emergency release or key hole on the outside of the liftgate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-17
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that the vehicle liftgate and rear glass would not open. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor was the manufacturer contacted to report the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-03-24
Latches/locks/linkages
4 of 23 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing lock.
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2006 chevy Suburban rear hatch does not unlock, lock has failed, and has no manual ability to unlock , which is a safety issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-27
Steering
3 of 23 total reports mention: steering.
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Steering clunks and loose, worse when going around curves and during braking. This is a know faulty design of the intermediate steering shaft that caused the manufacture to redesign part.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-11
Service brakes
3 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes.
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Sudden and complete brake failure due to a broken rear brake line. Brakes worked normally and at the next stop they went completely to the floor with no braking action. I had to use down shifting to slow and then a snow bank to completely stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-18
Electronic stability control (esc)
3 of 23 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).
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Stability system indicator/traction active/traction control indicator come on when making left hand turn sometimes vehicle stalls when accelerator is pressed and "Traction active" Will illuminate on the dic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-23
Stability system was disabled with encoder actuator having no communication. Needed to replace transfer case two/four wheel drive actuator. Vehicle has not been in 4 wheel drive in months and randomly "Fried."
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-17
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-03-31Equipment05V552000 Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were shipped with tire and…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006. Owners may…
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Chevrolet Suburban — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V552000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.