Used 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2006 Tahoe, so we've included reviews for other years of the Tahoe since its last redesign.
Real Nice Ride
Bob Reeves, 09/25/2007
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV 4WD w/1WT (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Thus far it has been a great ride. Overall perforamnce and reliability has been excellent. I have not had to take it in for any issues since I purchased it in Feb. 2006. I am extremely pleased with it.
new truck
southfljohn, 10/02/2004
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LS Rwd 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
the way it drives you dont feel like you are drving an suv,handles great had a linc navitgator before this,tahoe a much better suv!also had a ford exploer what a waste on money!
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$$$$$ EXPENSIVE TO MAINTAIN $$$$$
Remodelman, 12/18/2017
updated 01/05/2022
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
We owned a Chevy Astro van several years ago. We sold it because it was nickel-and -dimming us way too frequently. We switched to Ford products and noticed a dramatic difference with over 250,000 miles on the Explorer we sold after buying this Tahoe. We bought a Tahoe because the Ford SUV's were blowing spark plugs out of the heads. We purchased a used Tahoe that was sourced from a mature private party after having the vehicle checked-out professionally. Maintenance records indicated that the transmission had already been replaced by a dealer under warranty at 30,000 miles. I have two major gripes with this vehicle: 1. The vehicle is in the process of nickel-and-dimming us with repairs needed such as the rear heater core for the passenger compartment leaking, the electronic instrument cluster going out, and the four wheel drive selector switch getting stuck in 4WD for no apparent reason. 2. The transmission: While in overdrive and in cruise control on the highway at speed, the transmission downshifts consistently (too often) at every little rise in the road. My independent transmission repair facility tells me that's the way it's designed. WHY? This is a well designed, comfortable vehicle that does very well in the snow and ice of Colorado. However, Chevrolet needs to do a far better job with the longevity and reliability of their components. We're simply not used to this much unnecessary maintenance with our garage full of Fords that we put tires and brakes on, along with routine fluid changes. Shame on you Chevy! UPDATE: Since our last review, we've had a rotational noise at 10-15 miles per hour. Our mechanic diagnosed it initally as the bearing going to the front drive shaft. While torn apart, the bearing looked OK. He did replace the wear discs in the transfer case with a different type at the recommendation of a rebuilder who has performed dozens of these. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! The entire vehicle shifts much smoother, especially when the transmission downshifts automatically when needed in cruise control. ONCE AGAIN, this repair SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE PERFORMED WITH THIS FEW MILES ON THE ODOMETER! It appears the next major repair that's needed soon is the head gasket replacement. Remember, REAL TRUCKS don't wear bowties, they have a blue oval circle of quality. UPDATE (12/2018): The song remains the same. After piloting this vehicle through significant snowstorms in the Colorado mountains, I'm in awe of the engineering and performance of this Tahoe. Even so, we're replacing parts that should NOT have worn out already on a monthly basis. Parts that I've NEVER replaced on any of the three Ford's that we've owned, including my 30+ year old daily driver. SHAME ON YOU CHEVROLET! UPDATE (12/2019): The nickel-and-diming has slowed down. Two recent issues include: 1. The Sirus satellite radio system is constantly fading in and out. The shops that I've talked to don't know where to start to even attempt to fix this. 2. It's time for a tune-up. The parts alone are over $1,000. Not Cool! UPDATE (6/20) Time for some needed maintenance; 160,000 miles 1. We lost a rear axle seal which leaked fluid onto the rear brakes. Axle seals + rear brakes = $1,200. 2. Tune-up = Coil packs (one per cylinder), plus spark plug wires, plus spark plugs = over $1,000. 3. We lost one or more knock sensors activating a "check engine" light. $800. How else are you going to nickel-and-dime us Chevrolet? UPDATE (1/1/21) This vehicle now has a distinct lifter noise coming from the engine along with a ticking sound until the engine has been driven for several miles. What next? By the way, BOTH of my Ford trucks (a 1997 F250 diesel and a 2008 Ford Ranger 4.0L) have nearly the same mileage on them with absolutely none of the problems that I've listed above for this piece of junk bowtie. Remember! Real trucks don't wear bow-ties! UPDATE (1/2022) This effort by GM has developed the classic 5.3L lifter noise in the cylinder on the drivers side, closest to the firewall. It is usually reserved for the engines with AFM (automatic fuel management?) where the engine will drop four cylinders automatically to conserve fuel. NOT A GOOD OPTION! So, we have had the engine replaced with a Jasper remanufactured engine specifically because they replace the parts that GM couldn't engineer properly (better pistons, lifters, rockers, cam). All with a 3 year/100,000 mile warranty.
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Purchased new in 2006 now 12 years old
Frank Galka, 08/17/2016
updated 02/24/2022
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Still performs like new.Get 16.5 MPG on trips 13.0MPG local.Comfortable to drive,feeling is safe & secure.Smooth riding even @ 75-80MPH 97000 Miles on it in 10 years.Serviced regularly.No Major Problems or setbacks.Will purchase new again. Just passed 104000 miles,still running good since I purchased it in 2006.Still have it serviced regularly by the dealer I purchased it from.Minor repairs.Had to replace heater fan & leaking seals on differential.$750 for repairs,mostly labor cost. Just passed 109000 miles,still running good since I purchased it in 2006.Still have it serviced regularly by the dealer i purchased it from.Just replaced all 4 wheel brake pads & rotors. A little rust on rear bumper right corner otherwise paint job is still like new. Just passed 116000 miles still running good since I purchased it new in 2006.Still have it serviced regularly by the dealer I purchased it from.Minor repairs.replaced battery got 10 years out of old battery.New tires @ 115000 miles.Gas mileage going down to 11.0 in the city 15.0 on highway
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minor annoyances
oscar, 02/02/2010
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Great SUV.17-18mpg over the 100k miles on 4.6L V-8. Great A/C. Low road noise. Pulls 23' boat well.No side airbags, yet my 2002 had em and they saved my life in a major accident in 06. Rear door speakers went out after two years, door speakers are now bad. dash and steering illumination no longer work. Fog lamps always burn out and lens covers fall off. Seem to replace headlights and taillight often. No major repair expenses. Good buy for the $.