2006
Chevrolet Suburban
EPA MPG:
16 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
16 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
The 2006 Suburban has about average reliability compared to other cars from the same model year.
The 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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The 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
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2006
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2021*
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2024
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Powertrain
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Major
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Minor
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Cooling
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Engine Electrical
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Transmission Major
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Transmission Minor
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Drive System
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Fuel System/Emissions
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Exhaust
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Brakes
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Climate System
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Build Quality
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
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Electrical Accessories
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Body Hardware
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Paint/Trim
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Noises/Leaks
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000*
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
NA
2007*
2008
2009
NA
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015*
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021*
2022
2023
2024
2025
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability
information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for
about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential
trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes,
to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
WHEELS
Dec 17, 2007
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Summary:
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 TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO REPLACEMENT NATIONAL, CARQUEST WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS OR FORD.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
07E106000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
130000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 03, 2006
IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
GM RECALL NO. 06080.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
06V289000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
38439
EQUIPMENT
Dec 07, 2005
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.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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 CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
For more information:
GM RECALL NO. 05109.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
05V552000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
32068
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