MYRModel Year Report

2006 Chevrolet Uplander

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2006 Chevrolet Uplander
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:55.275Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
158
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

2005: 196 complaints 2005 2006: 158 complaints 2006 158 2007: 109 complaints 2007 2008: 119 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2005: 196 complaints 2005 2006: 158 complaints 2006 158 2007: 109 complaints 2007 2008: 119 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2005: 196 complaints 2005 2006: 158 complaints 2006 158 2007: 109 complaints 2007 2008: 119 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009

2006: 158 complaints

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YearComplaints
2005196
2006158
2007109
2008119
20092

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

27% · 42 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and ignition.

Structure

22% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

INJURY
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Dt*: the contact stated that the driver's side sliding door slid shut as the contact's child entered the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-01

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and noticed that the rear driver’s side door had intermittently became inoperable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-13

Steering

18% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly and shaft sector.

CRASHINJURY
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A deer ran across the road. In an effort to avoid a collision, my wife swerved but the vehicle began to spin around and she could not control it by counter steering. My wife struck a post sideway on driver side.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-17

Also filed under Suspension and electronic stability control (esc)

I was driving my Uplander when the vehicle jerked to the left. It resulted in my driving over a concrete median and causing $4000.00 of damage to vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-11-30

Also filed under Tires

Service brakes

18% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

Suspension

15% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASH

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2006-03-15Equipment06V051000 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…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with new tire and loading information labels and certification labels. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. The recall began on March…

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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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    2007-08-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-12-11 Power sliding door opening
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    2007-12-11Engineering analysisClosed 2009-02-23 Power sliding door
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    2009-02-23Steering09E005000 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…

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact…

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    2010-06-04Suspension10V110000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on June 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Chevrolet Uplander — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 42 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 28 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V051000 · Equipment
  • Recall 05V552000 · Equipment
  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
  • Recall 10V110000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander 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 Uplander?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander have?
4 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.