Worst 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Brakes
Latches / Locks
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 2 | 81,693 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 78,670 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — |
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2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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