Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has 1 recall, 56 complaints.
1
Recalls
56
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
05V552000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND R...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS | We were driving down Auburn way and the power seat control module failed and keeps the heated seats ... |
| Feb 28, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | the electronic brake control computer has malfunctioned. this renders the ABS and traction control s... |
| Aug 15, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | We had the 2006 Suburban parked with the engine running while our family was just starting to get in... |
| Mar 15, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | SUDDEN AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO A BROKEN REAR BRAKE LINE. BRAKES WORKED NORMALLY AND AT THE... |
| Jun 1, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE REAR LOCK ACTUATOR BECAME FAULTY AND WAS REPLACED 6/13. JUST SHORT OF 4YRS,THE ACTUATOR BECAME ... |
| Mar 23, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND PARKED, IT CA... |
| Dec 9, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHILE TOWING THE FAMILY BOAT ON SECONDARY ROADWAYS, I ATTEMPTED TO STOP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, WHEN I PRE... |
| Dec 2, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | ON DECEMBER 2, 2016, I WAS DRIVING THE SUV WITH MY FAMILY MEMBERS INSIDE. I WAS TRAVELING IN STATE ... |
| May 27, 2016 | AIR BAGS | YESTERDAY WAS THE THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF TAKATA'S FAILURE TO REPAIR MY AIRBAG. THAT IS THREE YEA... |
| May 9, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TRAILER HITCH BROKE AT WELD AND RESULTED IN LOSS OF $25,000 TRAVEL TRAILER WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HILL |
| May 2, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. WHAT IS A TIMELY MANNER EXPECTED FOR A RESOLUTION FOR MY RECALL? I RECEIVED A RECALL... |
| Oct 6, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATING AND AIR CON... |
| Sep 30, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | CORROSION OF HARD BRAKE LINE AT DRIVER / LEFT SIDE REAR, PARTLY HIDDEN FROM VIEW. NOT SEEN DURING IN... |
| May 6, 2015 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WAS ... |
| Mar 7, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES PER HOUR. MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY T... |
| Sep 26, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHILE APPROACHING EXIT RAMP IN DELAWARE (EXIT 1A) TRAFFIC SLOWED SO I BEGAN TO HIT MY BRAKES TO SLOW... |
| Aug 13, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING WITH MY FRIEND AND OUR 6 CHILDREN AND I APPLIED THE BRAKES WHEN ANOTHER CAR IN FRONT S... |
| Jun 1, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | AFTER YEARS OF HAVING MY SUBURBAN THE LIFT GATE LOCK ACTUATOR STOPPED WORKING LAST YEAR. I SEARCHED ... |
| May 21, 2014 | STRUCTURE | JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE A MONTH AGO WENT TO OPEN THE REAR LIFTGATE AND IT WON'T OPEN. *TR |
| May 19, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | 2006 SUBURBAN WITH REAR DOOR ACTUATOR FAILURE STARTING MAY 19 2014, MILEAGE OF 68000 APPROXIMATELY, ... |