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2006 Chevrolet TahoeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 114 owner complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-070 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.

2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years64% below the Tahoe median · #28 of 31 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 45%Owner complaints11410 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage90kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 13, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has problems

114 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure272
Electrical system244
Latches/locks/linkages210
Service brakes112
Power train80
Air bags70
Electronic stability control (ESC)70
Steering50
Tires40
15 other systems262

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2006 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

45%repaired · 2015 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 14V-070 · Feb 11, 2014 · 22 vehicles · 10 repaired

Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 05V-552 · Dec 7, 2005 · 32,068 vehicles

Risk. A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 05V-455 · Oct 5, 2005 · 123,592 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Mileage at failure

When do structure problems start?

90kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 24 structure complaints. 58% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
1under 30k miles14under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Tahoe year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tahoe median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2006 Chevrolet Tahoe safety ratings

2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2006 Chevrolet Tahoe frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
  • Rollover: 3 stars (22.8% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Tahoe owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10717252 · May 19, 2015 · 74,654 miles
I HAVE REPLACED THE REAR DOOR ACTUATOR ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITH THE SAME RESULT. BOTH PARTS HAVE FAILED. ONE AFTER MARKET PART THEN A PART FROM GM MANUFACTURE. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY BEING ABLE TO EXIT THE REAR DOOR WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE, THEREFORE A RECALL SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED TO…
Complaint 10655089 · Nov 14, 2014 · 100,000 miles
MY LIFTGATE ACTUATOR FAILED, MY CAR WAS NOT LOCKABLE I WAS TOLD BY GM THAT BECAUSE OF THE AGE OF MY CAR IT WOULD NOT BE COVERED. I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED NOT IN STOCK NOT ORDER ABLE. I WAS TOLD TO ORDER IT ON LINE I DID INSTALLED AND FAILED IN 11 DAYS. THE PART WAS SOLD BY DOORMAN MADE IN…
Complaint 10651496 · Oct 30, 2014 · 90,000 miles

Own a 2006 Tahoe?

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