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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 18 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

148000 mi

US $100
Fuel injector was not firing on one cylinder, replace injector but problem persisted. Eventually found this injector's wire was intermitten. Spliced wire back together and problem went away. 
217000 mi

US $150
cannister purge valve went bad; car would set CEL as "loose gas cap" 
12500 mi warranty repair, leaking main rear seal 
46000 mi

US $650
Fuel vapor leak - replaced cap and solenoid 
142000 mi

US $1300
Oxygen sensor, emission controls 

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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

65720 mi

C $2000
Wheel Bearing fuel line filter airbag sensor 
134000 mi

US $600
Fuel Pump began leaking fuel; rusted out. Remove and replace gas tank, install new fuel pump. 
147000 mi

US $120
radiator hoses leaking, replaced. 
93700 mi

US $35
Minor Evap leak triggered CEL. Fixed with replacement of gas cap and vent solenoid. 
98300 mi

US $2000
fuel odor from near gas tank outside vehicle, intermittent hard starting. fuel pump and fuel line connections rusted out on top of fuel tank ( a known problem from water pooling there) replaced fuel pump and flexible fuel lines 
101000 mi

US $35
evap leak code, vent solenoid failed and was replaced 
147000 mi

US $13
Replaced engine t-stat due to low temp 
179000 mi

US $155
check engine light on. computer indicated need for air sensor on engine. Replaced it but light stays on. Repair unsuccessful. engine light came on. Defective part indicated by test was replaced. Engine light came back on. 
189300 mi

US $441
Emissions parts 
189300 mi

US $460
Replaced water pump 
181200 mi

US $128
No heat, Replaced thermostat. 
200000 mi

US $60
replaced O2 sensor. 

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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Engine Problems

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