2006 Chevrolet Uplander problems
Owners have filed 275 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 15.3% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of structure at 12.4%.
Complaints275
Crashes14
Fires2
Injuries22
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 15.3% · 42
Structure 12.4% · 34
Steering 10.2% · 28
Suspension 8.4% · 23
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.8% · 16
Latches/locks/linkages 5.5% · 15
Fuel system, gasoline 5.1% · 14
Tires 4.7% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 14 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 22 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Chevrolet Uplander in this data, 2006 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 16 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 30,037 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that the sliding electric doors open and shut on their own. The failure only occurs when the door is unlocked and with or without the key in the ignition. The current mileage is 17,000 and failure mileage was 12,000. Electrical system · reported at 12,000 miles
2006 Chevy Uplander,problems occurring since we purchased- intermittent starting, starting then stalling, smells like sulfur and there's a clunking in the front. Recent problems- voltage is varying causing lights to dim and brighten. Electrical system
While driving at night the on going flickering light issue almost cause an accident because another driver thought I had flashed my lights to let them go causing me to have to slam on my brakes to avoid a side impact crash. Electrical system · reported at 66,248 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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