2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Automatic Transmission Problems

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
30–60k mi	2
1–30k mi	1

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

February 8, 2010 · 30,000 miles
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission went out at 30,000 miles, the dealer said this is very unusual. $2300 to repair. *tr
ODI 10308303
March 24, 2008 · 43,639 miles
Automatic Transmission
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. *kb 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. *jb
ODI 10223943
March 16, 2008 · 43,320 miles
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle with 43,000 miles experienced major transmission failure. While entering intersection, vehicle came out of gear and accelerated as if in neutral, then clunking into gear and lunging forward. Maintenance schedules show that transmission requires no servicing until 50,000, yet warranty only lasts until 36,000. Manufacturer is misrepresenting life of transmission causing unsafe conditions due to a defective…
ODI 10221504