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2006 Chevrolet Express recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component18
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 13 |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Safety recalls18
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 6, 202323V247000 | Electrical system: wiringAn overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V247000
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| Nov 5, 201414V706000 | Equipment adaptive/mobilityIf the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V706000
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| Jul 29, 200909V303000 | Equipment adaptive/mobilityTHE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V303000
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| Jul 29, 200909V306000 | Equipment adaptive/mobilityTHE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V306000
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| Jul 29, 200909V304000 | Equipment adaptive/mobilityA LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V304000
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| Jul 6, 200909V272000 | Equipment adaptive/mobilityTHE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V272000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Express Cutaway Van, Express 3500, Express. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component31
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 13 |
| Steering | 4 | 13 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 10 |
| Structure | 3 | 10 |
| Tires | 3 | 10 |
| Suspension | 2 | 6 |
| Power train | 2 | 6 |
| Engine | 2 | 6 |
| Air bags | 2 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 6 |
| Wheels | 2 | 6 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 3 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Express, Express 2500.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“I was driving approximately 70 mph on the highway when I came up behind a vehicle whose three brake lights were completely inoperative.”
- Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Express. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale.”
- Unknown or other
“The vehicle security light comes on intermittently for years, I then cannot start the vehicle.”
Other Chevrolet Express model years
- 20107 recalls30 complaints
- 200910 recalls27 complaints
- 200812 recalls44 complaints
- 20077 recalls41 complaints
- 200618 recalls46 complaints
- 20059 recalls59 complaints
- 20048 recalls57 complaints
- 200311 recalls101 complaints
- 20020 recalls69 complaints
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2006 Chevrolet Express recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Express have?
NHTSA lists 18 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Chevrolet Express. The most recent, 23V247000 (reported April 6, 2023), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2006 Chevrolet Express recalls for?
The largest group is equipment adaptive/mobility, with 13 campaigns. Others: seat belts (2), electrical system (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Chevrolet Express?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 31 filed with NHTSA (13%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Chevrolet Express?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
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