2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems, Recalls & Reliability
144 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 9/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Body & structure leads the reports, typically around 90,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2006 sits among all Tahoe years
What owners report
“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 about the brakes,i was told that there was trouble…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 Tahoe
“Heater shorted out causing an electrical fire. Fire engulfed the whole front of the car into the front seat. The vehicle was moving down the interstate. We had the heat on setting 4. Smelled like something was burning. Turned off the heater. White smoke started coming out of vents. Decided to get…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 Tahoe
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 120 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 85,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 63,000 and 121,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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 converters…
Fix: 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.
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, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY…
Fix: 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.
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 LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE…
Fix: 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…
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 RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
Fix: 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,…
Technical service bulletins
836 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
The 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe drew 144 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 9/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe problems?
The top reported problems for the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe are body & structure (27 complaints), electrical (25), and latches & locks (22).
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe problems show up?
Owners most often report 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe problems around 85,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 63,000 and 121,000 miles.
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.