2006 Chevrolet Uplander Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: rear
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 trailing arm modification may not have been adequately welded.
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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Labels (equipment)
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." these cargo vans were shipped without a tire and loading information labels because they were incorrectly designated as…
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 15, 2006. Owners may…
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Labels (equipment)
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 labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
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 contact buick at…
158 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 14 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,860 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 25 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 inoperab”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 13, 2023 · Structure
“While driving on highway, car suddenly shifted into neutral and I was unable to get it back in gear. Garage said it needs a new transmission. I was almost hit from car behind because I suddenly had lo”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 10, 2022 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander (Uplander AWD, Uplander FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–16 / 21–23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5/3.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Uplander model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Uplander model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Chevrolet Uplander | 3 | 196 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 3 | 158 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Uplander | 1 | 109 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Uplander | 1 | 119 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Uplander | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2006 Chevrolet Uplander
How do I know if my 2006 Chevrolet Uplander has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V552000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.