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2006 Chevrolet Suburban Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has 3 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban

Electrical
11
Brakes
9
Structure
9
Latches & Locks
7
Other
4
Steering
4
Airbags
3
Powertrain
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 2, 2012POWER TRAINWOULD DRIVE FINE AT TIMES. WHEN RESTARTED, ENGINE WOULD LOSE POWER, VERY SLUGGISH, UNABLE TO PICK U...
Oct 1, 2011POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A ST...
May 2, 2010POWER TRAINDRIVING IN A 55MPH ZONE, VEHICLE TRANSMISSION FAILED. IT APPEARED THAT THE AUTO 4X4 SWITCH WAS CHANG...

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