2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 2500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500. That is the most of any Express 2500 model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 23%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 23% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 23% | 115,505 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 15% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 15% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 15% | 145,065 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 187,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Broken exhaust manifold bolts 4.8 v8 in motion on city street
Make: chevrolet model year: 2006 manufacturer: general motors llc report receipt date: may 14, 2014 nhtsa campaign id number: 14v251000 nhtsa action number: ea13007 component: exterior lighting:headlights tthe underhood bussed electrical center (ubec) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low…
I bought a 06 chevy (gm) express van from for a year and a half ago. The headlights go out and leave the family of 9 in the dark. This is very dangerous and unacceptable since gm knows the situation for all vehicles in 10 thousand+ occurring between 2003-2009 and i have met hundreds who experience…
Seat belt would not unlatch and when i finally got it apart it will not relatch now. *tr
While driving on highway tire sidewall failed and caused blow-out of tire. New tires were purchased on 6/12/2012. Nexen tires 2457516a. This is 2nd tire failure for our vehicles. Tire failed at @ 17,000 miles. We have photo's of this tire. We are very concerned over this. 2 tires total failed…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500?
Owners most often report steering, tires, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 2500 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.