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The worst 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Steering3
- Tires3
- Electrical2
- Lights2
- Wheels2
Problems by type
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- Steering3
- Tires3
- Electrical2
- Lights2
- Wheels2
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 141
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding...
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
What 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Make: chevrolet model year: 2006 manufacturer: general motors llc report receipt date: may 14, 2014 the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v251000 the federal safety agency action number: ea13007 component: exterior lighting:headlights tthe underhood bussed electrical center (ubec) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination. The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: since this engine v8 6.0 is the same engine and same problem in all other vehicles the engine in use should be recalled not just the vehicle platform. It is ludicrous to only recall vehicle models since all of the v8 6.0 are experiencing the loss of low beam headlights. This headlight loss is extended through 2013 from 2005. Remedy: gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct. Gm's number for this recall is 13146. Note: model year 2008-2013 chevrolet corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue. This recall should extend to all users of the v8 6.0 engine since there are many models with a loss of low beam headlights, increasing the risk of a fatal crash. The vehicle is in motion traveling over 70 MPH. General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 chevrolet vehicles manufactured march 29, 2004, through june 22, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (ubec) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination. A high risk dilemma. This occurs whenever the vehicle is driven.
I bought a 06 chevy (gm) express van from for a year and a half ago. The headlights go out and leave the family of 9 in the dark. This is very dangerous and unacceptable since gm knows the situation for all vehicles in 10 thousand+ occurring between 2003-2009 and I have met hundreds who experience this frightening dilemma. The headlight loss is serious occurring unexpectedly in night time driving. This serious problem with my lights have been brought to a number of dealers who should know how to fix but do not. Also brought to a number of independents in search of fixing the failing headlights to no avail(include the fact that I continue to search and pay for no solutions on a vehicle system gm knows is broken across all their models). This occurs weekly and repeatedly. My van is completely unsafe and dangerous failing on interstate highways at high speed of 70 miles an hour far from a safe travel distance. Who can drive in the dark when lights go out unexpectedly? Haven't cars been made for over 100 years? Can we learn from the japanese how to work this safely and responsibly without faulty lighting systems. There is no reason to be sitting at a chevrolet dealership getting not repaired. Every mechanic who checked it into the service centers told me. This van is unsafe to be driving!!!
Seat belt would not unlatch and when I finally got it apart it will not relatch now.
While driving on highway tire sidewall failed and caused blow-out of tire. New tires were purchased on 6/12/2012. Nexen tires 2457516a. This is 2nd tire failure for our vehicles. Tire failed at @ 17,000 miles. We have photo's of this tire. We are very concerned over this. 2 tires total failed within months of purchase.
The problem started about a month before the incident. The ABS light would come on intermittent. After a week it stayed on. When the light was on the brakes acted normal except no ABS function. I was driving to work (about 30 MPH) and stepped on the brake to slow for a curve. When I stepped on the brake this time, I noticed the ABS light went out and the van jerked violently to the right. On to the muddy shoulder and into the guard rail.
We have a fleet of chevy g2500 express vans in the past 3 month we have had to replace two left front hub assembly units on two different vans is this a usual problem?
Power steering leakage cause may prevent ABS low speed brake failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet express g2500. While driving approximately 65 MPH the engine began to rev. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the throttle body position sensor was replaced. After the repair, the vehicles road performance was poor. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, and the iac valve connector was replaced. The failure mileage was 50,000. The current mileage was 52,000. Updated 12/08/09. *lj the consumer stated the high idle problem was hard to diagnose. Te dealer discovered a burnt wire. Updated 12/10/09
Complaints works for a delivery services. Replaced 12 kona clt lt215/85r16 tires within the past 5 months due to bulges in the sidewall. Tires have been in all positions on vehicles and have developed bulges. Size of bulges ranges from golf ball size to softball.
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Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500, 1.9 times a typical Express 2500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500?
Steering, with 3 complaints. Next is tires (3).
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 have?
No recalls on record.
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