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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 12 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

24000 mi Popping sensation in steering wheel. Dealer stated column needed to be re lubricated. Problem not fixed. Found out it is a problem with the intermediate shaft in the steering column. Chronic issue with Suburbans. Will have to take back to dealer to fix 

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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

171000 mi

US $600
right front wheel bearing, traction sensor repaired and replaced 
126000 mi

US $145
Replaced Wheel bearing assembly, Worn out,loose 
35000 mi

US $300
Intermediate steering column u-joint clunking, known problem with this model, TSB had been issued and was repaired with updated part 
98300 mi

US $2000
intermittent traction control activation at low speeds, intermittent front end clicking at low speed. replaced both front wheel hubs and abs sensors 
140000 mi

US $200
Front end noise over rough surfaces. Replaced shocks and lubricated steering column linkage. 
137020 mi replace intermediate steering shaft 
138260 mi

C $5000
pitman arm, brakes and rotors, intermediate steering shaft, torsion bars (2) various leaks, dust shields rear plus fluids check and change 
145700 mi

US $724
Air ride motor replacement 
158000 mi Ride control air compressor burned up due to hole in air shock. 
174000 mi

US $1200
replaced pitman arm, axle, idler arm, ac belt 
174500 mi

US $1300
air shock pump failure 

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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Suspension Problems

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