IllustrationWE OWN A 2003 CHEVY. TAHOE WITH 45000 ORIGINAL MILES. THE OIL GAUGE INITIALLY PEGGED FOLLOWED BY THE SPEEDOMETER PEGGING AT 120 MPH. OTHER SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL LOCKING DOOR. *JB
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
Compare all Tahoe years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
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 reportsDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND USING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE REAR FACING POSITION, THE CHILD SEAT RECLINED. THE RECLINING WAS WORST WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE TURNS. THE BASE OF THE CHILD SEAT WAS FIRMLY BUCKLED BUT STILL SLID AROUND. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. .MANUFACTU…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND USING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE REAR FACING POSITION, THE CHILD SEAT RECLINED. THE RECLINING WAS WORST WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE TURNS. THE BASE OF THE CHILD SEAT WAS FIRMLY BUCKLED BUT STILL SLID AROUND. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. .MANUFACTURER: DOREL JUVENILE GROUP, EDDIE BAUER EDITION, MODEL # 22-630 AND DOM: 2006.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY AND FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WERE RATTLING LOUDLY. WHILE BRAKING FROM 60 MPH, THE TRUCK SHOOK HEAVILY, CAUSING A TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER INSTALLED NEW SHIMS TO REDUCE THE VIBRATIONS.
9 DAYS AFTER OBTAINING VEHICLE ON 1/31/06. 2/10/06 HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN HITTING BUMPS AND TURNING THE VEHICLE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. SWAY BAR BRACKET WAS BROKEN OFF. *JB DEALERSHIP TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LOCAL MUFFLER SHOP FOR REPAIR - TO WELD THE BRACKET BACK ON. 2/21/06 HEAR NOISE AND METAL GRINDING UNDER …
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9 DAYS AFTER OBTAINING VEHICLE ON 1/31/06. 2/10/06 HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN HITTING BUMPS AND TURNING THE VEHICLE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. SWAY BAR BRACKET WAS BROKEN OFF. *JB DEALERSHIP TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LOCAL MUFFLER SHOP FOR REPAIR - TO WELD THE BRACKET BACK ON. 2/21/06 HEAR NOISE AND METAL GRINDING UNDER VEHICLE - ESPECIALLY WHEN STOPPING AND STARTING. *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.