The Lemon Index2006 Chevrolet Suburban.
The 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has too few complaints to score: 9 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about doors, locks & latches, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 13 to 15 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Suburban year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 56 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Chevrolet Suburban year. 2006 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 50K to 96K miles on the car (46 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 3
- wheels 2007
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, …
- engine 2006
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
- equipment 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 LAB…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side — · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4300–4950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Unable to get in to rear hatch due to a battery failure chevy has removed the key lock on the rear hatch.
2006 Chevrolet Suburban owner · NHTSA complaint 10142572
More owner reports
2006 chevy Suburban rear hatch does not unlock, lock has failed, and has no manual ability to unlock , which is a safety issue.
NHTSA complaint 10289931
Quick answers
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 9 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2006 Chevrolet Suburban problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are doors, locks & latches (44%), seat belts (22%) and suspension (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban have?
3 safety recalls (latest: wheels). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban get?
13 to 15 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Suburban problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 50,000 and 96,200 miles. The middle report was at 75,100 miles, from 46 complaints.
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban cost in fuel a year?
About $4300 to $4950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban have?
5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Suburban year is better than the 2006?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works