2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Suburban 1500 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 13th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. That ranks 13th out of 22 Suburban 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 23%), typically at around 85,578 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 31owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 23% | 85,578 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 23% | 71,595 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 19% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 13% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6% | 8,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% | 37,011 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 88,855 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 114,900 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: 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 1-866-996-9463.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and deemed destroyed. The vehicle was…
The rear lock actuator became faulty and was replaced 6/13. Just short of 4yrs,the actuator became faulty again in 6/1/17. The dealer was contacted an was told sorry, the warranty (1yr) had expired. 2 things are the problem with this actuator. Because the backhatch is keyless and has no release…
While towing the family boat on secondary roadways, i attempted to stop in heavy traffic, when i pressed on the brake pedal it went completely to the floor and both the truck and boat continued rolling towards stopped traffic. I was only able to stop the vehicle by manually operating the parking…
On december 2, 2016, i was driving the suv with my family members inside. I was traveling in state highway about 55 mph when a car in front of me began slowing down. I attempted to slow down as well by pressing the brake pedal but the brakes did not immediately engage. I then pressed the brake…
Corrosion of hard brake line at driver / left side rear, partly hidden from view. Not seen during inspections. Condition discovered following surface roadway incident. Vehicle was stationary, in drive, pointed downhill at stoplight. Brake pedal slowly started going down. Pumping brake helped a bit…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban 1500 model years, the 2006 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.