2006 Chevrolet EXPRESS 2500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
56,565 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 13 complaints (23.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 23.1% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 23.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
Tires: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Steering: 2; Wheels: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Engine: 1; Seat Belts: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 2
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2006: 2; 2009: 3; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10152581 · 2006-03-13 (March 13, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. THE FAILURE WAS DISCOVERED FROM FLUID LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS.
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10152581 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10379440 · 2011-01-28 (January 28, 2011)
POWER STEERING LEAKAGE CAUSE MAY PREVENT ABS LOW SPEED BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10379440 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10256219 · 2009-01-24 (January 24, 2009)
DRAG LINK SNAPPED LEFT ME WITHOUT STEERING LEFT RD. SLAMMED INTO PHONE BOX. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 138,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10256219 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10860004 · 2016-04-18 (April 18, 2016)
MAKE: CHEVROLET MODEL YEAR: 2006 MANUFACTURER: GENERAL MOTORS LLC REPORT RECEIPT DATE: MAY 14, 2014 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V251000 NHTSA 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 VEHI…
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10860004 at NHTSA ↗