IllustrationTHE PARKING BRAKE CABLE FRAYED AND BROKE, THIS VEHICLE HAS APPROX 30,000 MILES, THIS CAN'T BE NORMAL. *TR
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
All reported categories
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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
What owners actually said
114 reportsTHE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 30,000 MILES, THE DEALER SAID THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL. $2300 TO REPAIR. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE TRACTION ACTIVATION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD NO MATTER HOW HARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE SENSOR COULD HAVE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE TRACTION ACTIVATION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD NO MATTER HOW HARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE SENSOR COULD HAVE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE HAS A POWER STEERING PROBLEM AND PERHAPS RELATED TO THE RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE (05086). *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WAS CAUSING A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. THE DEALER HAS MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AND THEN THEY STATED THERE WAS NO WAY TO M…
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2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE HAS A POWER STEERING PROBLEM AND PERHAPS RELATED TO THE RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE (05086). *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WAS CAUSING A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. THE DEALER HAS MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AND THEN THEY STATED THERE WAS NO WAY TO MAKE THE NOISE GO AWAY. RECALL 05V455000 *JB
2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE Z71. REAR LIFTGATE FAILS TO UNLOCK. KEYRING AND DOOR PANEL BUTTONS UNLOCK ALL DOORS, BUT REAR LIFTGATE REMAINS LOCKED. THERE IS NO KEY HOLE ACCESS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE LIFTGATE AND THERE IS NO MANUAL LOCK RELEASE IN THE VEHICLE. LIFTGATE PANELS HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO …
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2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE Z71. REAR LIFTGATE FAILS TO UNLOCK. KEYRING AND DOOR PANEL BUTTONS UNLOCK ALL DOORS, BUT REAR LIFTGATE REMAINS LOCKED. THERE IS NO KEY HOLE ACCESS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE LIFTGATE AND THERE IS NO MANUAL LOCK RELEASE IN THE VEHICLE. LIFTGATE PANELS HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO ACCESS THE LOCKING MECHANISM AND MOVE THE LOCK TO DISENGAGE AND OPEN THE LIFTGATE. FURTHER INSPECTION AND TESTING SHOWED THAT LOCKING MOTOR WORKS TO LOCK THE LIFTGATE BUT THE MECHANISM FAILS TO ALIGN PROPERLY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK, PREVENTING MECHANISM FROM DISENGAGING. *TR
A DEFECT IN THE FUEL MODULE DOES NOT PERMIT THE VEHICLE TO START STRANDING THE OWNER WHEREVER THE MODULE DECIDES TO QUIT. MY VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 REPLACED IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS AND THE CURRENT MODULE INSTALLED HAS AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE THAT THE VEHICLE WILL START. *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
THE LIFT GATE AND THE REAR WINDOW ON MY 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE WILL NOT UNLOCK AND THEREFORE CANNOT BE OPENED. THE LIFT GATE UNLOCKS WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE OR THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER DOOR UNLOCK BUTTONS, NEITHER OF WHICH PRESENTLY OPENS THE TAILGATE OR REAR WINDOW. THERE IS NO WAY A PASSENGER CAN EXIT THE VEHICLE FROM THE TAILG…
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THE LIFT GATE AND THE REAR WINDOW ON MY 2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE WILL NOT UNLOCK AND THEREFORE CANNOT BE OPENED. THE LIFT GATE UNLOCKS WITH THE KEYLESS REMOTE OR THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER DOOR UNLOCK BUTTONS, NEITHER OF WHICH PRESENTLY OPENS THE TAILGATE OR REAR WINDOW. THERE IS NO WAY A PASSENGER CAN EXIT THE VEHICLE FROM THE TAILGATE AND THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD ALONG WITH A USELESS CARGO AREA. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT 50,000 MILES. *TR
2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH DEFECTIVE AIRBAG SYSTEM. CONSUMER WAS STATING THAT THERE IS A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG SYSTEM FOR HIS VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. *JB
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.