2006 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 2006

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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (2%)

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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

46000 mi

US $650
Electric window stopped working - replaced motor. 
56000 mi Passenger door light often doesn't turn off when door is shut. Sometimes slamming the door helps. Driver's side seat heater not working. 
66000 mi When sold, passenger door light would still not turn off when door shut, and driver seat heater still not working. 
217000 mi

US $150
alternator replaced 

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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

78000 mi

US $50
Replaced lift gate lock actuator 
107000 mi

US $50
replaced blower motor resistor and wiring pigtail. common failure which renders the fan spped switch inoperative and can sometimes lead to electrical short and potential fire. well described in GM tsb on this vehicle. 
108000 mi

US $100
replaced liftgate lock actuator which failed. 
109000 mi

US $90
headlights functioned intermittently. problem was a failing headlight switch which was replaced airbag malfunction warning light remained on. passenger side airbag sensor was replaced, fixing problem. 
115000 mi

US $388
No crank, No start. Starting system OK except for starter, which was intermittent. Starter was replaced. 
131000 mi replaced alternator, belt idler pulleys and battery 
140000 mi

US $200
diagnose leak in A/C, repair and recharge 
156000 mi

US $10
Truck stalled when hitting bumps. Diagnosed as bad ground wire engine to chassis. Replaced wire. 
90000 mi

US $55
leak in rear AC tubing 
159200 mi

US $125
locking actuator for lift gate failed 
54000 mi

US $100
The passenger power seat motor shorted and drained the battery overnight. Replaced battery but did not know about the short. Took it to the dealership to diagnosis the problem and they found it and replaced the switch and possibly more. 

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2006 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

161053 mi

US $25
Replace starter with HD high torque starter. 

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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Electrical Problems

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