2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,010miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,010 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I went to my local chevy dealer service dept. To report a problem with my steering mechanism - sever clunking, rattling felt in the steering wheel while driving. The service rep stated that this is a very common problem with the suburbans. This has been an ongoing problem with my vehicle, starting at about 32k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10327327, filed 2010-04, 32,000 miles“- the contact took his 2005 Chevrolet suburban into the dealer to get a standard wheel alignment. At the dealer found that the suspension was not even, due to a bracket not being installed correctly. The dealer stated that they would have to replace the front suspension bracket and will need a front end alignment once brackets are fixed. The contact does not have VIN and will call back later.”
NHTSA complaint #10181862, filed 2007-02, 42,021 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
- 10024345Feb 1, 2008Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008.
- 10020874Sep 23, 2006Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. Axle differential leak seal shaft.
- 10019852Mar 1, 2006Revised upper control arm replacement.
- 10017308Nov 2, 2005Service vme - 8.6 inch rear axle which exhibit a gear whine condition (until december 23, 2005).
- 10011197Nov 1, 200520 inch wheels and tires available through gmspo. *tt updated.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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