2006 Chevrolet Uplander: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Uplander years.
158 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2006 Uplander?The 2006 Chevrolet Uplander has 158 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and structure.
Safety record for the 2006 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Chevrolet Uplander vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Uplander years only. How we score it
Is 2006 a good year for the Uplander?
Across the 4 Uplander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 109 (2007) to 196 (2005). With 158 complaints, the 2006 Uplander sits about the same as the model's median of 158.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2006 Uplander
steering
Campaign 09E005000DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 06V051000CERTAIN 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.
suspension:rear
Campaign 10V110000THE 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.
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 05V552000CERTAIN 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.
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with the vehicle characterized as unreliable, poorly built, and a source of persistent mechanical and electrical problems.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Uplander. See the full Uplander owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Uplander listings typically run $4,294–$8,888 across 2005 to 2008 model years.
Other Uplander model years
Compare every Uplander year side by side to see how 2006 ranks against the rest.
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