Two problems related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) have been reported for the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara based on all problems reported for the 2006 Grand Vitara.
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!.
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.