2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
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
- 114
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 114 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 246 |
| 1996 | 283 |
| 1997 | 410 |
| 1998 | 263 |
| 1999 | 552 |
| 2000 | 282 |
| 2001 | 512 |
| 2002 | 449 |
| 2003 | 507 |
| 2004 | 467 |
| 2005 | 293 |
| 2006 | 114 |
| 2007 | 1,176 |
| 2008 | 528 |
| 2009 | 284 |
| 2010 | 314 |
| 2011 | 447 |
| 2012 | 178 |
| 2013 | 233 |
| 2014 | 90 |
| 2015 | 659 |
| 2016 | 256 |
| 2017 | 175 |
| 2018 | 104 |
| 2019 | 108 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 460 |
| 2022 | 195 |
| 2023 | 229 |
| 2024 | 69 |
| 2025 | 52 |
| 2026 | 26 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
24% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing hatchback/liftgate and body.
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Bought Tahoe in 2006,noticed had to push brake peddle hard when stopping,told several different dealers about it,told it was normal.different people drove it and also said you really had to push hard to stop.I changed tires last year and asked them...
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-19
Dt*: the contact stated that the body and frame of the vehicle were rattling loudly. While braking from 60 MPH, the truck shook heavily, causing a temporary loss of control.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-21
Electrical system
21% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing horn.
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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while parked, the contact was notified that the front passenger side headlamps caught on fire while the high beam was engaged. The contact extinguished the fire with two water bottles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-24
Horn is inoperable intermittently. Was parked in supermarket parking lot when I noticed a truck backing up out of their spot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-03-22
Latches/locks/linkages
19% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing lock and latch.
Service brakes
11% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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My brakes didnt stop me when I pushed on them and it caused me to slide into vehicle in front of me which damaged my radiator and left side frame of vehicle.I have no warning devices installed and my vehicle has not been inspected by…
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-30
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the contact fully depressed the brake pedal but the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder and the emergency brake was engaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-11
Power train
7% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005-10-14Steering05V455000 Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(S) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on October 14, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438…
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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…
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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.
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2014-03-24Electrical system14V070000 Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC...
Remedy: Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 24 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 22 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V455000 · Steering
- Recall 05V552000 · Equipment
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
- Recall 14V070000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
- 4 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.