2006 Chevrolet Suburban LS 4x4
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All photo credits
- Photo: 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS in Summit White, front left, 09-19-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: GMT800 Chevrolet Suburban by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS in Summit White, rear left, 09-19-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2006 Chevrolet Suburban LS 4x4 is a 5.3-liter with an automatic 4-spd and four-wheel drive. It is rated at 14 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.3L V-8 |
| Displacement | 5.3 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (21.9 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet SUBURBAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 7, 2005 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
NHTSA campaign 05V552000
56 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet SUBURBAN
Owner Complaints
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet SUBURBAN (1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 12 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 8 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2006 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.