2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,570miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, 7% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,570 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 have a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe ls 4wd I bought brand new may 2006. I have had it in the shop 3 or 4 times because it keeps clanking/clunking loudly when I slow down or stop. It clanks when I go over a bump. If I'm driving down the road at 40mph+ and slow down to 20mph or less, then the Tahoe clunks loud enough people on the street can hear it. The dealership(s) can not find the problem (one dealership had the nerve to tell me it was my 3rd row seat). It sounds as though a wheel is going to fall off or the transmission is going to drop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10252319, filed 2008-12, 5,000 miles“2006 Chevrolet Tahoe with transmission failure. Consumer states that the vehicle only had 43,639 miles on it when he experienced major transmission failure. He states the manual says there is no work needed until 100,000 miles. The transmission failed while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle sounded as if it was in neutral. The vehicle slammed into gear and lunged forward partially into the intersection.”
NHTSA complaint #10223943, filed 2008-04, 43,639 miles“Part 49624 - transfer case for 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. Seems to be a failing part in majority of 4 wheel drive GM suvs. Keeps happening over & over again.”
NHTSA complaint #10240053, filed 2008-08, 49,500 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the service four wheel drive warning message and the system stability warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics. The technician diagnosed that the transfer casing failed and caused the selector switch and the stability system to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10662035, filed 2014-12, 85,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated the service 4-wheel drive warning message illuminated on the contact's instrumental panel. The contact repaired the selector switch for the four-wheel drive however, the contact stated that while later driving 75 MPH, the vehicle independently switched from 2 -low to 4 -high. The stability track then became disabled and the rear of the vehicle began to sway abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to three independent mechanics for diagnostic testing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10661917, filed 2014-12, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 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…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10234619Apr 6, 2023This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 10228863Dec 13, 2022This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10227241Nov 18, 2022This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 10222770Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 11% |
| 2025 | 5 | 10% |
| 2024 | 7 | 10% |
| 2023 | 47 | 20% |
| 2022 | 40 | 20% |
| 2021 | 90 | 19% |
| 2020 | 14 | 25% |
| 2019 | 39 | 36% |
| 2018 | 20 | 19% |
| 2017 | 53 | 30% |
| 2016 | 47 | 18% |
| 2015 | 55 | 8% |
| 2014 | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 | 9 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 4% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 12 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 2% |
| 2007 | 50 | 4% |
| 2006 | 8 | 7% |
| 2005 | 24 | 8% |
| 2004 | 26 | 6% |
| 2003 | 19 | 4% |
| 2002 | 37 | 8% |
| 2001 | 27 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 45 | 8% |
| 1998 | 21 | 8% |
| 1997 | 58 | 14% |
| 1996 | 37 | 13% |
| 1995 | 13 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
27 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
21 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 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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