2006 Chevrolet Uplander: common problems and reliability

The 2006 Chevrolet Uplander has 158 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and structure. Owners most often flag automatic transmission failure — complete loss of forward gears, slipping between 1st and 2nd gear, broken 1-2 band, solenoid failures, requiring rebuilds or replacements. described as the "weak spot." frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2006 model year

158
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
7
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Chevrolet Uplander vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
42
structure
34
steering
27
service brakes
25
suspension
20

Recalls affecting the 2006 Uplander

steering

Campaign 09E005000

DORMAN 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 VARIO…

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 06V051000

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." THE…

suspension:rear

Campaign 10V110000

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 TRAIL…

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 05V552000

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 LAB…

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. Long-term owner reports frequently cite catastrophic transmission failures, chronic electrica

  • Automatic transmission failure — Complete loss of forward gears, slipping between 1st and 2nd gear, broken 1-2 band, solenoid failures, requiring rebuilds or replacements. Described as the "weak spot." Frequency: very frequent.
  • Chronic electrical problems — Erratic behavior including door indicator lights staying on, stability control randomly engaging, dashboard warning lights illuminating simultaneously, key stuck in ignition, horn honking when attempting to crank, window regulator/motor malfunctions, and general "possessed" computer behavior. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Cooling system and thermostat failures — Repeated thermostat failures (P0128 code), engines overheating, heaters blowing cold at idle, and difficulty bleeding air from the system. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Automatic sliding door malfunctions — Doors binding, failing to operate correctly, described as a "known issue" with no manufacturer-provided solution. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Engine running issues — Rough idle when hot, stalling when shifting into reverse, hard starting requiring throttle input, and injector circuit codes (P0201-P0206). Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Uplander.

Typical used price

Used Uplander listings typically run $4,350–$9,262 across 2005 to 2008 model years.

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