Is the 2006 Chevrolet Express 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?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Express have?

16 recalls on file for this model year.

2006 Chevrolet Express

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2006 Chevrolet Express
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:47.275Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 12
Recalls: 16
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2006: 12 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1995	1
1996	15
1997	29
1998	23
1999	68
2000	84
2001	45
2002	55
2003	58
2004	21
2005	23
2006	12
2007	18
2008	14
2009	10
2010	15
2011	12
2012	13
2013	22
2014	14
2015	8
2016	15
2017	21
2018	11
2019	8
2020	17
2021	13
2022	4
2023	2
2024	1
2025	0
2026	0

Known problem areas

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

2 of 12 total reports mention: power train.

Air bags

2 of 12 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY

Show complaint excerpts

On April 29, 2011, a passenger and I were involved in a very serious near-fatal motor vehicle accident. I was the driver of the vehicle, which was a 2006 chevy Express cargo van.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-12-29

My front passenger airbag seat sensor is not functioning. It will not turn on at all when people of all different sizes are in the seat. If an accident were to happen the airbag would not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-21

Structure

2 of 12 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and body.

Electrical system

2 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and ignition.

Show complaint excerpts

Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Express. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-11

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Express. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked and stalled. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer. The technician stated that the ignition needed to be repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-12

Suspension

1 of 12 total reports mentions: suspension.

Safety timeline

16 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2005-10-14Steering05V455000 Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(S) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on October 14, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438…

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2006-03-15Seat belts05V558000 On certain full-size passenger, cargo, or cutaway vans, the front and rear seat belt buckles will not latch or will not unlatch.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckles and, if found to be inoperative, the entire buckle assembly would be replaced. For buckles found to be operative, dealer will replace only the upper buckle cover.…

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2006-03-31Equipment05V552000 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…

Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006. Owners may…

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2008-04-30Seat belts08V238000 GM is recalling 4,003 my 2006 Chevrolet Express and GMC savana full-size passenger, cargo, or cutaway vans. The front and rear seat belt buckles will not latch or will not unlatch.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckles and, if found to be inoperative, the entire buckle assembly would be replaced. For buckles found to be operative, dealer will replace only the upper buckle cover.…

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2008-09-17Equipment adaptive/mobility08V488000 Quality van sales is recalling 18 my 2005-2007 Ford e-250, my 2006 Ford e-350, and Chevrolet Express vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the…

Remedy: Quality van sales is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality van sales at 1-800-408-8550.

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2008-09-17Equipment adaptive/mobility08V489000 Quality van sales is recalling 18 my 2005-2007 Ford e-250, my 2006 Ford e-350 and Chevrolet Express vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the…

Remedy: Quality van sales is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality van sales at 1-800-408-8550.

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2008-11-21Equipment adaptive/mobility08V569000 Cummings is recalling 42 my 2006-2008 Ford E150, E350, Chevrolet Express, my 2006 Ford E250, GMC savanna, Dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon…

Remedy: Cummings is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or cummings at 1-763-498-7887.

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2008-11-21Equipment adaptive/mobility08V568000 Cummings is recalling 42 my 2006-2008 Ford E150, E350, Chevrolet Express, my 2006 Ford E250, GMC savanna, Dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon…

Remedy: Cummings is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or cummings at 1-763-498-7887.

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2009-02-28Equipment adaptive/mobility09V050000 Mobility is recalling 43 my 2005-2006 Ford e-series and Chevrolet Express vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor…

Remedy: Mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobility at 714-674-0480.

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2009-02-28Equipment adaptive/mobility09V049000 Mobility is recalling 86 my 2005-2006 Ford e-series and Chevrolet Express van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal…

Remedy: Mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobility at 714-674-0480.

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2009-05-14Equipment adaptive/mobility09V038000 Obs is recalling 3 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on my 2006 blue bird and Chevrolet Express school buses. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle…

Remedy: Obs is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or obs at 1-330-453-3725.

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2009-06-25Equipment adaptive/mobility09V270000 Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 Chevrolet Express and GMC savana vans manufactured between April 1, 2005 and June 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair…

Remedy: Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

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2009-06-25Equipment adaptive/mobility09V272000 Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 Chevrolet Express and GMC savana vans manufactured between April 1, 2005 and June 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair…

Remedy: Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

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2009-06-29Equipment adaptive/mobility09V306000 Customizers is recalling 6 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, "Platform…

Remedy: Customizers is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

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2009-07-08Equipment adaptive/mobility09V303000 Van products is recalling 8 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. The lift fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, "Platform lift…

Remedy: Van products is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

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2009-07-08Equipment adaptive/mobility09V304000 Van products is recalling 8 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, "Platform…

Remedy: Van products is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Chevrolet Express — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 05V455000 · Steering
Recall 05V558000 · Seat belts
Recall 05V552000 · Equipment
Recall 08V238000 · Seat belts
Recall 08V488000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V489000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V569000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V568000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 09V050000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 09V049000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 09V038000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 09V270000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 09V272000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 09V306000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 09V303000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 09V304000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility

FAQ

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Express 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?: The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Express have?: 16 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.