2006 Model Year

Chevrolet Suburban

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
56
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Severe
5

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
Aug 2022

We were driving down Auburn way and the power seat control module failed and keeps the heated seats running out of control. ( fire is likely and could...

Brakes
Feb 2022

the electronic brake control computer has malfunctioned. this renders the ABS and traction control systems inoperable. No replacement part or repair i...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING Fire
Aug 2021

We had the 2006 Suburban parked with the engine running while our family was just starting to get in. A couple of them noticed a slight smoke smell wh...

Air Bags
May 2019

YESTERDAY WAS THE THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF TAKATA'S FAILURE TO REPAIR MY AIRBAG. THAT IS THREE YEARS THAT THEY HAVE WANTONLY PLACED MYSELF AND MY FA...

Brakes
Mar 2019

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...

Electrical System Fire
Sep 2018

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...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2017

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...

STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
Jul 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE V...

Air Bags
Mar 2017

TAKATA RECALL. WHAT IS A TIMELY MANNER EXPECTED FOR A RESOLUTION FOR MY RECALL? I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON MY PASSENGER AIR BAG DATED MAY 2016 AND...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER Crash
Dec 2016

TRAILER HITCH BROKE AT WELD AND RESULTED IN LOSS OF $25,000 TRAVEL TRAILER WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HILL

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has 56 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Brakes. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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