2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Specifications

Specifications

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2000 - 2006
Price :	$33,926
Weight :	4828 lbs \| 2189.944 kg
MPG City :	16
MPG Highway :	20

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Vortec 4800
Displacement :	4800 cc \| 292.9 cu in. \| 4.8 L.
Power :	285 BHP (209.76 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Sequential Fuel Injection
Redline :	5900 RPM

V 8 \| Vortec 5300
Displacement :	5328 cc \| 325.1 cu in. \| 5.3 L.
Power :	295 BHP (217.12 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Sequential Fuel Injection
Redline :	5900 RPM

Transmission:
4 Automatic Hydra-Matic 4L60-E

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.06
2nd Gear :	1.63
3rd Gear :	1.00
4th Gear :	0.70

Handling

Recall

Component	WHEELS:HUB
Manufacturer	FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E106000
Summary	CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION ***** USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Consequence	WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO REPLACEMENT NATIONAL, CARQUEST WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS OR FORD.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer	Monroe Truck Equipment
Mfr Report Date	20050101
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V070000
Summary	Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence	Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20050701
NHTSA Campaign ID	05V455000
Summary	CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
Consequence	IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
Notes	GM RECALL NO. 05086.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20050901
NHTSA Campaign ID	05V552000
Summary	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.
Notes	GM RECALL NO. 05109.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe? A: The 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe? A: The 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has a length of 196.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe? A: The 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has a width of 78.90 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe have?A: The 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has 40.70 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe have?A: The 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has legroom of 41.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe cost when new?A: The 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe had a base price of approximately $33,926 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe? A: The 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe was a .

Q: What engines did the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe have? A: The 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe had the following engine options: V 8 (4800 cc | 292.9 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 285 BHP (209.76 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (5328 cc | 325.1 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 295 BHP (217.12 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe have? A: The 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe had a 4 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 4L60-E gearbox.