2006 Chevrolet Express Cutaway VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 6, 2023 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Express Cutaway VAN years
Not enough data 3rd of 22 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Express Cutaway VAN. That ranks 3rd out of 22 Express Cutaway VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Chevrolet Express Cutaway VAN problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2006 Chevrolet Express Cutaway VAN recalls (1)

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Electrical system:wiringApr 6, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V247000 · 150,830 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.

Risk: An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.

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.

Summer time noticed aluminum corner panels started to buckle or flare out from the bottoms thought it possibly got hit bye a trailer but as time went on they flared out even more then in 2011 they started peeling off on one side on each corner so we contacted our dealership with the problem in…

Structure · received Jun 2, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10460376

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Express Cutaway VAN?

Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Express Cutaway VAN?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2006 Chevrolet Express Cutaway VAN a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express Cutaway VAN model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.