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2006 Chevrolet Suburban Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
17%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.

“Have a 2006 z-71 Suburban , and the rear lift gate and glass will not open , can't hear it lock or unlock , no inside handle or way to unlock manually, not safe .....”

NHTSA complaint #10417179, filed 2011-08, 122,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202211%
201610%
201311%
201211%
200988%
2008209%
2007114%
2006417%
200565%
200421%
200331%
200210%
200110%
200041%
1999234%
199852%
199751%
199621%
199582%
199430%
199320%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban

Body and structure
5 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology