2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, 5% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“Fuel gauge on dash reads improperly. Driving with what marked as 1/4 of full tank (26 gal tank which reads 20 gals plus 6 gallon reserve when low fuel light turns on or red-lining). Driving on freeway accompanied by my infant son and toddler niece, when truck completely stalled out on the #2 lane. Was able to glide over to the shoulder, turned off truck and tried turning it over when fuel light came on to indicate that I was low on gas. My primary concern is driving with children and having an incident like this happen, where fortunately no one was injured. …”
NHTSA complaint #10222003, filed 2008-03, 31,222 miles“I had been smelling gasoline when standing outside the vehicle for a while. Took to repair shop who found gasoline on top of the tank. When tank was dropped, it was found that the top of the fuel pump as well as all the metal lines had rusted through and fuel was leaking out. Repair included new fuel lines and new fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #10500726, filed 2013-02, 70,000 miles“Bought a 2006 Tahoe december 2005. Has 75000 miles on now. Smelled gas in garage, drove 5 miles got out of car smelled gas really strong. Called garage to come and get car, found 2.5 gallons of gas on top of the gas tank. Fuel pump top and lines rusted, replaced fuel pump and gas tank straps. Car was bought new, kept in heated garage, when drove in bad weather was washed, plus the under car cycle the same day then put in heated garage, car wash 1/2 mile from home.”
NHTSA complaint #10584930, filed 2014-04, 75,245 miles“A defect in the fuel module does not permit the vehicle to start stranding the owner wherever the module decides to quit. My vehicle has had 2 replaced in the last six months and the current module installed has an intermittent issue that the vehicle will start.”
NHTSA complaint #10259921, filed 2009-02, 38,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving 30 MPH, the fuel gauge displayed half a tank when the fuel tank had just been filled. The contact noticed fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel line was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,285. Updated 11/09/15”
NHTSA complaint #10762096, filed 2015-09, 81,285 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 7 | 10% |
| 2023 | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 | 21 | 11% |
| 2021 | 122 | 26% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 25 | 23% |
| 2018 | 8 | 8% |
| 2017 | 13 | 7% |
| 2016 | 14 | 5% |
| 2015 | 59 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 11 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 41 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 30 | 10% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 36 | 7% |
| 2002 | 25 | 6% |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 27 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 6% |
| 1997 | 32 | 8% |
| 1996 | 22 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
27 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
21 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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