2006 Chevrolet Tahoe - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe belongs to a Chevrolet Tahoe lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 18 model years, from 1995 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Tahoe entirely. It is configured as 2-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. The 2006 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1995) and later (2026) Tahoe model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Dex-Cool battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 100 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around structure (14), electrical system (13), latches/locks/linkages (12). A representative report reads: "My daughter and I took the 2 seats out from the 3rd row seating and I was in my vehicle where the seats had been and my daughter didn't know that I was going..." There are 4 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,900.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $2,900 |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | Dex-Cool |
| Open recalls on record | 4 |
| Technical service bulletins | 110 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.