2006 Chevrolet Uplander Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Uplander years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Uplander model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (42 complaints, 27%), typically at around 30,019 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 2 fires, 14 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 158owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet Uplander 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 42 | 27% | 30,019 | — | — |
| Structure | 34 | 22% | 31,378 | — | — |
| Steering | 27 | 17% | 25,338 | — | — |
| Suspension | 20 | 13% | 28,205 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 15 | 9% | 30,037 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 9% | 49,709 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 8% | 23,333 | — | — |
| Tires | 13 | 8% | 23,666 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 8% | 29,975 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 6% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 5% | 87,450 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 5% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 5% | 4,711 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% | 5,163 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 3% | 29,180 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 850 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 8,507 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 13 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 15,264 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 151,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet Uplander recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: The braun corporation has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification may not have been adequately welded.
Risk: A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain cargo vans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 110, "tire selection and rims" and no. 120. "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these cargo vans were shipped without a tire and loading information labels because they were incorrectly designated as incomplete vehicles.
Risk: Without the proper labels, owners may be unaware of the correct tire size and may overload these vehicles.
Fix: Owners will be provided with new tire and loading information labels and certification labels. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. The recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Power sliding door (EA07019) — opened Dec 11, 2007, closed Feb 23, 2009.
- Power sliding door opening (PE07044) — opened Aug 16, 2007, closed Dec 11, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and noticed that the rear driverâs side door had intermittently became inoperable. The check fuel cap warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The…
While driving on highway, car suddenly shifted into neutral and I was unable to get it back in gear. Garage said it needs a new transmission. I was almost hit from car behind because I suddenly had lose of power. No warning lights or any issues indicating something was wrong prior to this incident…
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated while having the vehicle serviced at an independent mechanic, she was informed of a unibody construction failure, and that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and the dealer was made aware…
Have a Braun van where I was sold a unit that the rails and floor are rust out and van is getting ready to split in half was not disclosed that it was ther and the unit had a recall in 2016 purchased ot in 2018
This has happened several times me and my grand daughter are headed out shopping on highway 26 in oregon summit hiway the rig just shuts down ckicking the doors windows made funny noise and gas doesn't read full when full ,lights dime at night dash lights go out you have to wiggle the little dash…
Other Chevrolet Uplander years
← 2005 Uplander · 2007 Uplander →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Uplander | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Uplander | 119 | 1 |
| 2007 Uplander | 109 | 1 |
| 2006 | 158 | 3 |
| 2005 Uplander | 196 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 42 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Uplander model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.