The 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 155,682 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14V0700002014-02-1122 affected
Defect
Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting',…
Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
EQUIPMENT05V5520002005-12-0732,068 affected
Defect
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT…
STEERING05V4550002005-10-05123,592 affected
Defect
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT…
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT…
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
23
3fires
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
16
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
12
SERVICE BRAKES
11
1crashes1fires
STRUCTURE:BODY
9
2crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
6
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
6
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
5
POWER TRAIN
3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
Total complaints144
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My daughter and I took the 2 seats out from the 3rd row seating and I was in my vehicle where the seats had been and my daughter didn't know that I was going to get out of the car and she closed the big rear hatch door and my finger was caught in the door. I started screaming and luckily she was…”
“My "stability" light comes on and no mechanic knows why. It doesn't throw any codes to say what's wrong or anything... The light just comes on and off through the day... I just want to know if I need to worry bout it or not... I drive with my kids in my truck.. And my truck shakes/vibrates badly…”
“The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while parked, the contact was notified that the front passenger side headlamps caught on fire while the high beam was engaged. The contact extinguished the fire with two water bottles. The contact stated that no injuries were…”
“My brakes didnt stop me when I pushed on them and it caused me to slide into vehicle in front of me which damaged my radiator and left side frame of vehicle.I have no warning devices installed and my vehicle has not been inspected by anyone”
“The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the dashboard lights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the dashboard lights would illuminate at times after he disengaged and engaged the dashboard lights switch several times or after pounding…”
“The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the dashboard lights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the dashboard lights would illuminate at times after he disengaged and engaged the dashboard lights switch several times or after pounding…”
“Service stability light comes on and my tahoe will not move. Brakes are holding, have replaced abs module, abs valves, all brakes and rotors, master cylinder and booster. And still, I'm having the same problem! Vehicle has been to midway motors a cheverolet dealer and still no answer, and it's…”
“Service stability light comes on and my tahoe will not move. Brakes are holding, have replaced abs module, abs valves, all brakes and rotors, master cylinder and booster. And still, I'm having the same problem! Vehicle has been to midway motors a cheverolet dealer and still no answer, and it's…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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