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2006 Workhorse Class AProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Workhorse Class A, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage51kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 2, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Workhorse Class A has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Workhorse Class A 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.

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 Workhorse.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Class A 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 Class A median. How we score

'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Class A owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN COLD PRODUCED A TICKING NOISE. WENT TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER TO ASK ABOUT WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE. HE MENTIONED SEVERAL THINGS, ONE OF WHICH IS EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKING. SURE ENOUGH, AFTER CHECKING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD A BROKEN BOLT WAS FOUND…
Complaint 10948979 · Feb 2, 2017 · 51,000 miles

Own a 2006 Class A?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.