Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.0× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
158Complaints
4Recalls
7Crashes
2Fires
14Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (22.2% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.0× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Electrical System
35 · 22.2%
not available
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Steering
24 · 15.2%
Recalled
Recall 09E005000
Structure:body:door
21 · 13.3%
not available
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Suspension
13 · 8.2%
Recalled
Recall 10V110000
Fuel System, Gasoline
11 · 7%
not available
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Structure:body
10 · 6.3%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 158 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
WITHOUT THE PROPER LABELS, OWNERS MAY BE UNAWARE OF THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE AND MAY OVERLOAD THESE VEHICLES. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
A SQUEAKING OR CLUNKING NOISE MAY DEVELOP. THE TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS MAY PREMATURELY WEAR AND THE TRAILING ARM MAY FRACTURE OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO BECOME PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE CHASSIS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10386392 — filed 03/04/2011 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“I BOUGHT A 2006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER USED IN AUGUST AND EVER SINCE I GOT IT THE LIGHTS FLICKER AND DIM. YOU CAN HEAR THE FANS…”NHTSA complaint 10304319 — filed 02/03/2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“MY 2006 CHEVY UPLANDER HAS AN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHTS AND GAS GAUGE, LIGHTS FLICKER OR SHUT OFF, GAS GAUGE WILL READ NEAR…”NHTSA complaint 10245863 — filed 10/18/2008 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 35 of 158 NHTSA complaints (22.2%), followed by steering (24), structure:body:door (21), suspension (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander have?
158 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E005000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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