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2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Air bags Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
6%of 114 total for the year
Median mileage
125,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, 6% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 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.

“Good morning I got into my 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe with the above VIN . The warning light started to activate. I am on notice that the air bag could activate at anytime. This will create a serious to me, my family, grandchildren,and the motoring public.”

NHTSA complaint #10653561, filed 2014-11, 125,000 miles

“The airbag trouble light came on shortly after I purchased the vehicle, which was used. The indicator ligh located in the rear view mirror which indicates the passenger-side airbag is off does not come on if there is not a passenger, until the vehicle has been driven approximately 30 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11061358, filed 2018-01, 140,000 miles

“2006 chevy Tahoe service air bag light comes on with no reason. Unplugging yellow plug in drivers kick panel, per GM TSB, works only for a short time. Problem remains.”

NHTSA complaint #10334775, filed 2010-06, 85,000 miles

“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 on the dashboard. The contact stated that the high-beam headlights would inadvertently turn off and on independently while driving. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light had been illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11443695, filed 2021-12, 230,000 miles

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202434%
202363%
202263%
2021276%
202047%
201987%
201822%
2017106%
2016104%
2015112%
20141314%
20135122%
20126134%
201118541%
201011537%
20099734%
200823344%
200750042%
200676%
2005196%
2004143%
2003194%
2002317%
2001316%
2000217%
1999204%
199893%
199751%
1996166%
1995187%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe

Body and structure
27 complaints
Electrical system
24 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
21 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Electronic stability control
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe

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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