2006 Chevrolet Suburban problems and complaints
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. The most-reported areas: Structure (12), Electrical System (11), Service Brakes (9).
Key takeaways
- 56 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 12 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 20% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 16% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 8 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 7% |
| Steering | 4 | 7% |
| Suspension | 3 | 5% |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 4% |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,air Bags,seats - filed 2022-08-08
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 burn your house down If you park in the garage.) I was lucky to be near a dealership I had to pull over quick it was burning my butt and back The problem is complicate...
Service Brakes - filed 2022-02-28
the electronic brake control computer has malfunctioned. this renders the ABS and traction control systems inoperable. No replacement part or repair is available from the dealership.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2021-08-20
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 which we followed and we trailed it to the rear of the vehicle. While I was pulling off a left rear column trim piece to locate where the smoke was coming from, the far rea...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.