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2006 Chevrolet UplanderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 158 owner complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 13, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander has problems
158 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
42Electrical system
34Structure2 crash/fire/injury
27Steering3 crash/fire/injury
20Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
15Latches/locks/linkages
14Fuel system, gasoline
13Tires
13Service brakes, hydraulic
12Exterior lighting
7020 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 42 | 0 |
| Structure | 34 | 2 |
| Steering | 27 | 3 |
| Suspension | 20 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 15 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | 1 |
| Tires | 13 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 13 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 0 |
| 20 other systems | 70 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2006 Chevrolet Uplander recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Risk. WITHOUT THE PROPER LABELS, OWNERS MAY BE UNAWARE OF THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE AND MAY OVERLOAD THESE VEHICLES.
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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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
30kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 36 electrical system complaints. 78% were reported before 100,000 miles.
17under 30k miles28under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Uplander year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Uplander median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Chevrolet Uplander safety ratings
2006 Chevrolet Uplander in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and the recalls they led to.
- POWER SLIDING DOORNo recall
- POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Uplander owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
I LOOKED UP EVERY PROBLEM AN RECALL FOR THE 2006 CHEVY UPLANDER CAUSE WE BOUGHT THE VAN WHEN IT HAD 40,000 MILES SINCE WE GOT IT IT WAS IN AN OUT GETTING FIXED THE SIDING DOORS WOULD JUST OPEN THE ELECTRICAL WAS AN IS ALL MESSED UP THE BACK SUSPENSION MAKES A CLICKING SOUND WE HAD TO GET A NEW…
OUR ABS LIGHT IS ON BOUGHT IT THAT WAY LADY SAID SHE HAD THE ABS HUB REPLACED BUT IT STILL WON'T GO OFF. SOMETIMES WHEN YOUR DRIVING THE TRACTION CONTROL TRYING TO KICK IN BUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOUR CAR TO JERK OUT OF NO WHERE SCARING THE CRAP OUT OF YOU…
Own a 2006 Uplander?
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