2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs 2006 Hummer H3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 2006 Hummer H3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 361 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 201 | 737 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 27 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–15 | 16 |
| Median reported mileage | 71,000 mi | 77,147 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Hummer H3 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 96 |
| Engine | 0 | 52 |
| Structure | 7 | 36 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 35 |
| Visibility | 1 | 31 |
| Suspension | 2 | 29 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 29 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 25 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 23 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 23 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 18 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2006 Hummer H3
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.