2006 Chevrolet EXPRESS 2500: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
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 10157431 · 2006-05-12 (May 12, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT TIRES RUBBED AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE FENDER WELLS. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS, WHILE MAKING TURNS, AND ROUGH ROAD CONDITIONS. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE VEHICLE NEEDED SMALLER TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,010 miles reported. Look up ODI 10157431 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 10262269 · 2009-03-09 (March 9, 2009)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10262269 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10291647 · 2009-11-10 (November 10, 2009)
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.…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10291647 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 10479326 · 2012-10-09 (October 9, 2012)
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? *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 63,130 miles reported. Look up ODI 10479326 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10497747 · 2013-02-11 (February 11, 2013)
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. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10497747 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.