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CarsLore / Chevrolet / Suburban / 2006

2006 Chevrolet Suburban

23 owner complaints — #37 of 44 Suburban model years. 1 recall, 25 service bulletins.

23complaints · 0 crashes, 1 fires
1recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
90,000 mimedian mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Structure5
  • Latches/locks/linkages4
  • Service brakes3
  • Electronic stability control (esc)3
  • Steering3
  • Air bags3
  • Electrical system3
  • Traction control system2
  • Power train2
  • Exterior lighting1

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

’81’84’87’90’93’96’99’02’05’06’08’11’14’17’20’2323’81’84’87’90’93’96’99’02’05’06’08’11’14’17’20’2323
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NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 22 2006 Suburban vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 14 people died inside them, and 6 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)

New York safety inspections

At its first New York inspection the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban failed the safety check 1.72% of the time — 27% less often than the average 2006 passenger car (2.34%). Median odometer at inspection: 181,948 miles.

1,513first inspections
1.72%failed on safety
181,948 mimedian odometer
0.0%1.4%2.8%’83’85’87’89’91’93’95’97’99’01’03’05’06’07’09’11’13’15’17’19’21’23’25’271.7%0.0%1.4%2.8%’83’86’89’92’95’98’01’04’06’07’10’13’16’19’22’25’271.7%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Recalls in Canada

2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban.

2011074
21 Feb 2011		Heater And Defroster
On certain vehicles, the interface between the electrical terminals of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower relay resistor module and th…
2006195
4 Aug 2006		Fuel System
On certain vehicles, the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper comes loose, …

Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

05V552000 · Equipment7 Dec 2005 · 32,068 vehicles

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 CAPACITY WEIGHT.

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
11011782This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
11010544This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
11009156This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
11007744This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
11007743This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
11006274This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
11000158This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
10254209Magnetically Controlled Suspension Electrical Connector Not Seated.
10253770This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
10251888This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
10251887This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)