2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara: check engine light

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Engine · 180,000 miles · FL

I was accelerating onto a super highway when my vehicle engine light came on and the engine started running rough. When I returned home I put my engine scan on the computer and it stated egr valve....I believe it may have been a p0401 code. I ordered a new egr valve and replaced it along with numerous gaskets and cleaned everything according to my service manual......which by the way, is the $100 shop service manual the dealership uses! It corrected the problem for about 6 months time period and then began all over again. I use premium shell gasoline in the vehicle and do preventative maintenance on a regular basis as described in the service manual. I have done significant research online and have found numerous complaints regarding this issue however, suzuki has not responded with a solution. I see ford and some others had this similar complaint and redesigned their egr valves to resolve the issue. Also, I have received several suzuki recalls however, there are no suzuki service centers in america now to get theses issues resolved. The latest recall was sent to me from suzuki stating the issue and that they would notify where to get it resolved......soon?? Never heard another word! This is like 2-3 recalls now.....air bags, power steering pulley, and several others. I did have the ABS brake sensors and the transmission lock issues resolved at the dealership shortly after my purchase of the new vehicle however, the rest have been unresolved! This egr valve is either a defective engineering issue or related to ethanol added to the gas which is the biggest nightmare ever for any engine and should be stopped immediately as any mechanic will tell you!! It was a money maker for the ultra rich and nothing to do with resolving emissions or anything else as a defective egr will spew more pollution than not having it at all! Updated 09/21/15

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 70,000 miles · CO

I have a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. I have changed the driver's side low beam bulb four times and the passenger's side two times. I recently replaced the fan motor twice and the resistor once. I had to replaced the erg after my check engine light came on. Now they are saying there is exhaust in my coolant system. The only part the warranty cover was one fan motor.

Filed Dec 17, 2013 · Engine · 75,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Once the vehicle was started after several attempts, the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the egr valve was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 88,600.

Filed Apr 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 77,069 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact was driving 15 MPH when blue smoke emitted from the exhaust, along with the smell of fuel. The check engine and eg warning lights illumnated on the instrument panel prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that a failure in the ground wire for the fuel injector caused the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 77,069.

Filed Sep 2, 2010 · Airbags, Body · 59,000 miles · PR

Low beam headlights frequently burn out airbag seat sensor twice changed, now it is out of warranty. Check engine light turns on frequently. Ac blows hot air suddenly. Power steering plastic tensioner may break out. Rear wheel cover impact wiil dent backdoor.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Engine · 35,921 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. When she started the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and was told that the sensor displayed a failure code. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 35,921 and the current mileage was 48,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2009 · Engine · 38,407 miles · WA

Sat 1/3/09: 2006 suzuki grand vitara died while driving at 30 MPH on mtn loop highway. The vehicle simply died-no warning-speedometer fell to zero. Engine light and transmission lights came on after trying to restart engine. Restarted vehicle and drove a short distance to get it off of the road. Could not start it later. Had it towed. 1st repair shop found spark plugs gummed-removed the valve cover. "requires replacement gaskets and other parts-it appears the key for the timing "chain" broke and came off-need to dismantle more of the engine." they did. The damage appears to be bent valves and the broken 2-piece gear". They discussed rebuild versus engine replacement being potentially a less expensive option. Found out that power train still under warranty. Under warranty were required to send to a dealer shop. Had vehicle towed to dealer shop-their diagnosis-apparent problem is two gears that work to drive the cam separated after one gear broke. Left valves are bent and need to be replaced. Machine shop work is required on cylinder head. Suzuki's customer service center: case # 2-181089136-2-piece gear had a distinctive crack. "the ". Engine head was sent for machine shop work is back-2/10 work cannot start until 2/16 or later. They have said there is no damage to the lower engine. Do not know about availability of broken parts. Vehicle still at shop. It has been out of service since 1/3/2009.

Filed Feb 27, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 3,963 miles · CA

2006 suzuki grand vitara with several problems. Consumer states that the problems are: steering shaft, engine making a knocking noise, engine light illumination, gasoline odor from engine and seat warmer not working. *kb the engine noise was due to the camshaft timing belt which needed to be re-torqued. The purge valve was replaced due to the engine light being on.

Filed Nov 26, 2007 · Electrical, Steering · MD

I purchased a suzuki grand vitara in july of 2006. Shortly after purchase, 4 weeks at the most, the check engine light came on. I called the dealer faulkner suzuki (harrisburg, pa) and took the car in for service. I was told that it was an oxygen sensor malfunction. They changed the sensors. But this did not fix the problem. Thereafter, approximately every 4 to 8 weeks, the check engine light came on - to which the service department at faulkner responded by changing the oxygen sensors and replacing the associated computer. Also of note, their was a problem with the wheels on the car (which impaired steering at highway speeds) to which the service department responded with having me purchase new tires - the car was 8 months old at this point (this did not fully resolve that problem, although it did improve somewhat). During all this, the car was emitting a smoke smell/exhaust into the cabin of the vehicle. The service department could not figure out what was causing this (I was told that the technicians could not detect the smoke smell/exhaust). With all of this in mind, I am writing to express concerns about the businesses practices of suzuki. When the problems with the car began, I asked to have my trade in vehicle returned to me or to have a replacement vehicle (as I felt unsafe driving the car I purchased) neither request was honored. I had not expected to have any problems with a new car, no one does. So when a problem arose, my expectation was that it would be immediately resolved, this was not the case. Overall, in my opinion, this matter was poorly handled - it took over a year and legal involvement before suzuki would buyback their faulty vehicle. As a consumer, I feel that this company showed little concern for my safety, time, or money. I implore you to investigate this matter and work to ensure that any future suzuki customers receive better service and a better (safe) product.

Filed Mar 21, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · HI · crash · fire

Tl*- the contact stated that her 2006 suzuki grand vitara, has had several safety issues since she's purchased the vehicle last year. The first problem was her air bag sensor; she stated that when there is someone sitting on the passenger front side the air bag sensor constantly turns on and off. She has stated that sometimes if you sit in the seat a certain way the airbag sensor works. She has taken the vehicle to the dealership and they changed the computer in the vehicle on one occasion. The seat continued to have the same problem and she took the vehicle back and they changed the seat sensor and that didn't work. The stated that they have also re calibrated the seat and the seat sensor was still malfunctioning. On 03/16/07 while driving at a speed of 60 MPH she tried to pass two vehicles on the expressway and the vehicle stalled. She stated that the engine accelerated, but instantly the vehicle lost power. She noticed that the engine light was on, but not sure if any other lights turned on. The contact stated that the vehicle coasted to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle immediately. The contact stated that she drove two miles and had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The contact stated that as of now she's waiting for the diagnostic evaluation of the vehicle. The current mileage was 7016.