IllustrationSERVICE AIR BAG AND SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON. I KNOW THEIR HAS BEEN A RECALL WITH THIS MODEL RECALL # 06102 ON THE AIR BAGS, BUT THIS VIN NUMBER DOESN'T COME UP. U-TUBE SHOWS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SPRING IN THE TRANSFER CASE ABOUT SERVICE 4WD. SEE RECALL # 06V4170000 & 1233...UPDATED 04/12/16 *BF
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Fewer warning signs than most model years
Owner complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe are lower than the model-year median of 246.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
60–25K
1725–50K
2350–75K
1875–100K
21100–150K
11150K+
96 reports with mileage · 18 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Structure. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports4 fire reports2 injury reports
Power Train complaints
8 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE "SERVICE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE" WARNING MESSAGE AND THE SYSTEM STABILITY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASING FAILED AND CAUSED THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE "SERVICE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE" WARNING MESSAGE AND THE SYSTEM STABILITY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASING FAILED AND CAUSED THE SELECTOR SWITCH AND THE STABILITY SYSTEM TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THE "SERVICE 4-WHEEL DRIVE" WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE CONTACT'S INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE SELECTOR SWITCH FOR THE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE LATER DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SWITCHED FROM 2 -LO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THE "SERVICE 4-WHEEL DRIVE" WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE CONTACT'S INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE SELECTOR SWITCH FOR THE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE LATER DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SWITCHED FROM 2 -LOW TO 4 -HIGH. THE STABILITY TRACK THEN BECAME DISABLED AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THREE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. ALL OF THE MECHANICS STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE OR TRANSFER BOX WOULD NEED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 30,000 MILES, THE DEALER SAID THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL. $2300 TO REPAIR. *TR
I HAVE A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE LS 4WD I BOUGHT BRAND NEW MAY 2006. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 3 OR 4 TIMES BECAUSE IT KEEPS CLANKING/CLUNKING LOUDLY WHEN I SLOW DOWN OR STOP. IT CLANKS WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP. IF I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 40MPH+ AND SLOW DOWN TO 20MPH OR LESS, THEN THE TAHOE CLUNKS LOUD ENOUGH PEOPLE ON THE STREE…
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I HAVE A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE LS 4WD I BOUGHT BRAND NEW MAY 2006. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 3 OR 4 TIMES BECAUSE IT KEEPS CLANKING/CLUNKING LOUDLY WHEN I SLOW DOWN OR STOP. IT CLANKS WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP. IF I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 40MPH+ AND SLOW DOWN TO 20MPH OR LESS, THEN THE TAHOE CLUNKS LOUD ENOUGH PEOPLE ON THE STREET CAN HEAR IT. THE DEALERSHIP(S) CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM (ONE DEALERSHIP HAD THE NERVE TO TELL ME IT WAS MY 3RD ROW SEAT). IT SOUNDS AS THOUGH A WHEEL IS GOING TO FALL OFF OR THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING TO DROP. THE LAST DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HUB ASSEMBLY ON ONE OF THE WHEELS, BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP...STILL CLUNK, CLANK. I CAN'T TELL IF THE NOISE IS COMING FROM THE BACK FOR SURE, BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE IT. MY WARRANTY IS ABOUT EXPIRE AND I'M AFRAID THIS IS GOING TO BE A MAJOR ISSUE/PROBLEM IF IT'S NOT RESOLVED. *TR
PART 49624 - TRANSFER CASE FOR 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE. SEEMS TO BE A FAILING PART IN MAJORITY OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE GM SUVS. KEEPS HAPPENING OVER & OVER AGAIN. *TR
2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 43,639 MILES ON IT WHEN HE EXPERIENCED MAJOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HE STATES THE MANUAL SAYS THERE IS NO WORK NEEDED UNTIL 100,000 MILES. *KB THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE SOUNDED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUT…
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2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 43,639 MILES ON IT WHEN HE EXPERIENCED MAJOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HE STATES THE MANUAL SAYS THERE IS NO WORK NEEDED UNTIL 100,000 MILES. *KB THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE SOUNDED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO GEAR AND LUNGED FORWARD PARTIALLY INTO THE INTERSECTION. *JB
VEHICLE WITH 43,000 MILES EXPERIENCED MAJOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WHILE ENTERING INTERSECTION, VEHICLE CAME OUT OF GEAR AND ACCELERATED AS IF IN NEUTRAL, THEN CLUNKING INTO GEAR AND LUNGING FORWARD. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES SHOW THAT TRANSMISSION REQUIRES NO SERVICING UNTIL 50,000, YET WARRANTY ONLY LASTS UNTIL 36,000. MANUFACTU…
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VEHICLE WITH 43,000 MILES EXPERIENCED MAJOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WHILE ENTERING INTERSECTION, VEHICLE CAME OUT OF GEAR AND ACCELERATED AS IF IN NEUTRAL, THEN CLUNKING INTO GEAR AND LUNGING FORWARD. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES SHOW THAT TRANSMISSION REQUIRES NO SERVICING UNTIL 50,000, YET WARRANTY ONLY LASTS UNTIL 36,000. MANUFACTURER IS MISREPRESENTING LIFE OF TRANSMISSION CAUSING UNSAFE CONDITIONS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. *TR
Official recalls
314V070000 · Electrical System
Feb 11, 2014
Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
05V552000 · Equipment:other:labels
Dec 7, 2005
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
05V455000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Oct 5, 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.