Does the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban, the most recent reported on December 7, 2005 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (5 complaints), followed by latches/locks/linkages (4).

How many 2006 Chevrolet Suburban complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 23 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Chevrolet Suburban recalls and problems

1 recall and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Chevrolet Suburban recalls

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 05V552000 · reported December 7, 2005 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 32,068 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Structure5
Latches/locks/linkages4
Air bags3
Electrical system3
Electronic stability control (ESC)3
Service brakes3
Steering3
Power train2
Traction control system2
Engine and engine cooling1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 8, 2022 · Electrical system
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 complicated…

Feb 28, 2022 · Service brakes
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.

Aug 20, 2021 · Electrical system · fire reported
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…

May 28, 2019 · Air bags · 80,000 miles
YESTERDAY WAS THE THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF TAKATA'S FAILURE TO REPAIR MY AIRBAG. THAT IS THREE YEARS THAT THEY HAVE WANTONLY PLACED MYSELF AND MY FAMILY MEMBERS IN DANGER. FORCE THESE SCOFFLAWS TO REPLACE THOSE IEDS THEY HAVE SET IN FRONT OF MY FAMILY.

Mar 18, 2019 · Service brakes · 180,000 miles
SUDDEN AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO A BROKEN REAR BRAKE LINE. BRAKES WORKED NORMALLY AND AT THE NEXT STOP THEY WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BRAKING ACTION. I HAD TO USE DOWN SHIFTING TO SLOW AND THEN A SNOW BANK TO COMPLETELY STOP. THERE WAS NO INDICATOR WARNING LIGHTS UNTIL THE BRAKE PEDAL HIT THE FLOOR…

Suburban model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	5	301	23	4
2004	4	204	12	6
2005	6	129	4	1
2006	1	23	0	1
2007	4	292	4	6
2008	4	213	3	0
2009	5	106	1	0

Across all years, the 2001 Suburban has the most complaints (440). All Chevrolet Suburban years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban, the most recent reported on December 7, 2005 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban?: Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (5 complaints), followed by latches/locks/linkages (4).
How many 2006 Chevrolet Suburban complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 23 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 8, 2022.