2006 Chevrolet G Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 16, 2008 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other G Series years
Not enough data 7th of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet G Series so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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2006 Chevrolet G Series recalls (2)

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Equipment adaptive/mobilityDec 16, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V663000 · 169 vehicles

Problem: Sunset vans is recalling 169 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on dodge, ford and chevrolet chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Fix: Sunset vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.

Equipment adaptive/mobilityDec 15, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V662000 · 267 vehicles

Problem: Sunset vans is recalling 267 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on dodge, ford and chevrolet chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Fix: Sunset vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet G Series?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet G Series?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2006 Chevrolet G Series a good year?

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