2006 Chevrolet Uplander Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

24Steering complaints

15.2%Of all 158 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM35 · 22.2%

STEERING24 · 15.2%

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR21 · 13.3%

SUSPENSION13 · 8.2%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE11 · 7%

Share of the 158 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM BEGAN TO FULLY ENGAGE FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10386018 — filed 03/01/2011

“I PURCHASED A 2006 CHEVY UPLANDER IN 12/06 WITH 20,543 MILES ON IT. I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING ABOUT 3,000 MILES AFTER PURCHASING…”NHTSA complaint 10243833 — filed 09/29/2008

“ME AND MY WIFE BOUGHT A 2006 CHEVY UPLANDER FROM KARMART WHEN WE TEST DROVE IT WE NOTICED A NOISE IN THE FRONT END. WE…”NHTSA complaint 10242028 — filed 09/12/2008

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander: 24 of 158 complaints on file (15.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander have in total?

158 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.