2006 Chevrolet Express 3500
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
3 of 15 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing idler and attachment.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle began shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-10
Seat belts
2 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other.
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Dt: the contact complained about a seat belt failure. The rear passenger middle seat belt was inserted backwards into the buckle. The seat belt locked in the buckle and would not release. The seat belt was cut to release the passenger.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-12-15
Service brakes
2 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
2 of 15 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Wheels
1 of 15 total reports mentions: wheels.
Show complaint excerpts
Paint (White) is falling off van at hood, sides and mostly on areas where theses welded areas...dealer said they never seen this issue?? I have seen hundreds of the same issue on other vans.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-25
Also filed under Structure
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-01-13Equipment adaptive/mobility14V706000 Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles...
Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V706000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
FAQ
- Is the 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.