At a glance

Reported mileage142,130 mi

LocationMd, USA

ColorBlue

Last listed price$7,100

Open recalls4

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Tahoe

Year

2006

Trim

LS

Body style

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Vehicle type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Engine

5.3L 8-cyl

Cylinders

8

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Doors

4

Assembly plant

ARLINGTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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Safety recalls 4

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 …

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.

NHTSA Campaign #14V070000 · 11/02/2014

WHEELS:HUB

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SE…

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

NHTSA Campaign #07E106000 · 17/12/2007

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

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.

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,

NHTSA Campaign #05V455000 · 05/10/2005

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 RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.

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 1-866-99

NHTSA Campaign #05V552000 · 07/12/2005

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

💥 1 involved a crash 🔥 2 involved a fire 🚑 1 reported injury

Service Brakes 5 reports

🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Electrical System 4 reports

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3 reports

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Air Bags 2 reports

🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Seats 1 report

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Seat Belts 1 report

🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 114

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My daughter and I took the 2 seats out from the 3rd row seating and I was in my vehicle where the seats had been and my daughter didn't know that I was going to get out of the car and she closed the big rear hatch door and my finger was caught in the door. I started screaming and luckily she was there to open the door back up because from the inside of the v…

1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11532038

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

My "stability" light comes on and no mechanic knows why. It doesn't throw any codes to say what's wrong or anything... the light just comes on and off through the day... I just want to know if I need to worry bout it or not... I drive with my kids in my truck.. And my truck shakes/vibrates badly when breaking and if going 70mph or faster

NHTSA ODI #11523139

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the dashboard lights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the dashboard lights would illuminate at times after he disengaged and engaged the dashboard lights switch several times or after pounding on the dashboard. The contact stated that the high-beam headli…

NHTSA ODI #11443695

SERVICE BRAKES

MY BRAKES DIDNT STOP ME WHEN I PUSHED ON THEM AND IT CAUSED ME TO SLIDE INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME WHICH DAMAGED MY RADIATOR AND LEFT SIDE FRAME OF VEHICLE.I HAVE NO WARNING DEVICES INSTALLED AND MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY ANYONE

Crash · NHTSA ODI #11442084

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while parked, the contact was notified that the front passenger side headlamps caught on fire while the high beam was engaged. The contact extinguished the fire with two water bottles. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained. The failure was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic o…

Fire · NHTSA ODI #11441640

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE STABILITY LIGHT COMES ON AND MY TAHOE WILL NOT MOVE. BRAKES ARE HOLDING, HAVE REPLACED ABS MODULE, ABS VALVES, ALL BRAKES AND ROTORS, MASTER CYLINDER AND BOOSTER. AND STILL, I'M HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM! VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO MIDWAY MOTORS A CHEVEROLET DEALER AND STILL NO ANSWER, AND IT'S THROWING THE VERY SAME CODES CO131 REAR DUMP VALVE FAILURE! THESE…

NHTSA ODI #11278220

SERVICE BRAKES

RUSTED REAR BRAKE LINE RUPTURED SUDDENLY CAUSING A LOSE OF BRAKES, AFTER PUMPING THE BRAKES THE FRONTS STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE ABS MODULE LOCKED THE REAR BRAKES OUT, MAKING THE TRUCK ONLY HAVE FRONT BRAKES. EVERY STEEL LINE ON THE TRUCK WAS SO RUSTED THAT YOU COULD GRAB THEM AND SNAP THEM BY HAND, I HAD TO REPLACE EVERY LINE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO TH…

NHTSA ODI #11254139

SEATS

THERE IS A LITTLE STING THAT RELEASES THE BACK PART OF THE DART TOO LAY IT DONE BUT THOSE GET STRETCHED OUT OR EVEN BROKE AND CAN NO LONGER LAY THE SEAT DOWN T GET TO THE 3RD ROW IT'S A HUGE SAFTEY HAZARD

NHTSA ODI #11192488

+ 106 more complaints on record.