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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 8 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 4WD w/low range

86000 mi

US $279
Replacement of driveline u -joints 
104000 mi

US $220
rear end differential cover rusted out and was replaced 
134000 mi

US $1200
Transmission coolant line metal portion rusted out, causing trans oil leak. Replaced all trans oil cooler lines, and trans oil cooler. Significant labor to change(8hours), lines themselves not that expensive. 
169000 mi

US $46
Service 4WD message and Stability Control Off message with Traction Control off light on. Replaced encoder sensor on t-case. 
77000 mi

US $1500
Had to rebuild front end transmission 
108000 mi

US $200
Transfer case not shifting properly 
126300 mi transfer case shift motor failed 

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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

192000 mi

US $3000
Rear diff exploded. Airbag sensor ABS sensors. Knock in engine. 

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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Transmission Problems

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