2006 Chevrolet Suburban problems, complaints & recalls

2022-08-08 · Seats

“we were driving down auburn way and the power seat control module failed and keeps the heated seats running out of control. ( fire is likely and could burn your house down if you park in the garage.) i was lucky to be near a dealership i had to pull over quick it was burning my butt and back the problem is complicated by the fact that the seat sa…”

2022-02-28 · Service Brakes

“the electronic brake control computer has malfunctioned. this renders the abs and traction control systems inoperable. no replacement part or repair is available from the dealership.…”

2021-08-20 · Exterior Lighting · 🔥 fire

“we had the 2006 suburban parked with the engine running while our family was just starting to get in. a couple of them noticed a slight smoke smell which we followed and we trailed it to the rear of the vehicle. while i was pulling off a left rear column trim piece to locate where the smoke was coming from, the far rear dome light fixture started d…”

2019-05-28 · Air Bags · 80,000 mi

“yesterday was the three year anniversary of takata's failure to repair my airbag. that is three years that they have wantonly placed myself and my family members in danger. force these scofflaws to replace those ieds they have set in front of my family.…”

2019-03-18 · Service Brakes · 180,000 mi

“sudden and complete brake failure due to a broken rear brake line. brakes worked normally and at the next stop they went completely to the floor with no braking action. i had to use down shifting to slow and then a snow bank to completely stop. there was no indicator warning lights until the brake pedal hit the floor and went out immediately after …”

2017-06-07 · Wheels · 55,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet suburban. while making a left turn, a loud clunking noise was heard coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. the contact called the dealer, wood chevrolet at (814) 344-8250, and was informed that they never heard of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified…”

2017-03-22 · Air Bags · 130,000 mi

“takata recall. what is a timely manner expected for a resolution for my recall? i received a recall letter on my passenger air bag dated may 2016 and i now see that gm has been given until august 2017 to resolve the recall (15 months of litigation). in the mean time i cannot trade in or sell that vehicle. gm says wait until august 2017 for the r…”

2015-11-13 · Traction Control System · 50,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle initially accelerated then halted. the "traction control active" message was displayed across the message board. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times where it was diagnosed that …”

2015-03-12 · Service Brakes · 150,000 mi

“i was pulling into my driveway at approximately 15 miles per hour. my brake pedal went all the way to the floor and two of my dash lights illuminated (t/c (traction control), and brake light, also had the readout "service brake system". luckily, i was rolling to a stop in my own driveway and avoided hitting my other parked cars. i inspected the b…”

2013-12-27 · Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate · 90,000 mi

“my specific vehicle is a 2006 suburban z71 4-wheel drive, 1/2-ton suv. on many tahoes, suburbans and other general motors suv-type vehicles, the lift gate assembly can become stuck in the locked position or in the unlocked (unsecured) position any time the battery has no voltage. in the case of it being locked, the lift gate has no manual means o…”