Complaints
275
Crashes
14
Fires
2
Injuries
22
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2006 Chevrolet Uplander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#135 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:55,298 mi
#224 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:33,491 mi
Crash-related:3
#321 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
Avg mileage:43,111 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 35 | — | — | 55,298 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 24 | 3 | — | 33,491 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 21 | — | — | 43,111 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 13 | 1 | — | 34,970 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 11 | 1 | — | 57,532 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | — | — | 56,651 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 9 | — | 1 | 44,163 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 24,994 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | 1 | — | 87,602 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | — | — | 117,987 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | — | — | 40,265 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 4 | — | 93,000 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 74,190 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 6 | — | — | 9,664 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | 233,000 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,298
Steering Defects
24
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,491
Structure:Body:Door
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,111
Suspension Failures
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,970
Gasoline Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,532
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,651
Latches / Locks
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
44,163
Tire Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,994
Electronic Stability Control
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,602
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,987
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,265
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,000
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,190
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,664
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
233,000
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2006 Chevrolet Uplander
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,375 vehicles.
10V110000Suspension:rear
~5,375 affectedTHE 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.
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2006 Chevrolet Uplander — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Chevrolet Uplander has 275 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 35 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (35 complaints, avg 55,298 mi); Steering Defects (24 complaints, avg 33,491 mi); Structure:Body:Door (21 complaints, avg 43,111 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 56,802 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander include 14 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 22 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,375 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Uplander reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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