Model year record

2006 Chevrolet Uplander

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 275 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V110000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
BRAUN CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
5,375
Reported to NHTSA
2010-03-19
Owners notified
2010-06-04

Defect description

THE BRAUN CORPORATION HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 GENERAL MOTORS MOBILITY CONVERSION, HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE LOW FLOOR MINIVANS. DURING CONVERSION, THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE TRAILING ARM MODIFICATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.

Safety risk

A SQUEAKING OR CLUNKING NOISE MAY DEVELOP. THE TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS MAY PREMATURELY WEAR AND THE TRAILING ARM MAY FRACTURE OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO BECOME PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE CHASSIS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND WILL HAVE A SUPPLY OF RETROFIT PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN AT 1-800-488-0359.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V051000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
291
Reported to NHTSA
2006-02-15
Owners notified
2006-03-15

Defect description

CERTAIN CARGO VANS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS" AND NO. 120. "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE CARGO VANS WERE SHIPPED WITHOUT A TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS BECAUSE THEY WERE INCORRECTLY DESIGNATED AS INCOMPLETE VEHICLES.

Safety risk

WITHOUT THE PROPER LABELS, OWNERS MAY BE UNAWARE OF THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE AND MAY OVERLOAD THESE VEHICLES.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS AND CERTIFICATION LABELS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V552000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
32,068
Reported to NHTSA
2005-12-07
Owners notified
2006-03-31

Defect description

CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.

Safety risk

A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system3525,000 mi
Steering2427,009 mi
Structure: body: door2127,000 mi
Suspension1320,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1158,343 mi
Structure: body1061,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages940,000 mi
Tires923,666 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)885,000 mi
Service brakes8120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic857,200 mi
Unknown or other84,421 mi
Air bags7119,000 mi
Exterior lighting763,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch6395 mi
Power train5233,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system463,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission440,000 mi
Service brakes, electric421,360 mi
Suspension: front423,666 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator323,666 mi
Engine3100,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights31,200 mi
Seat belts310,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip39,256 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor323,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt313,300 mi
Vehicle speed control360,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel22,400 mi
Electrical system: ignition240,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly223,666 mi
Structure210,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar223,080 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing223,666 mi
Suspension: rear250,632 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer212,350 mi
Engine and engine cooling140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1850 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights117,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights142,950 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1180,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump128,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other113 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system117,000 mi
Interior lighting113 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection1180,000 mi
Parking brake115,264 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)134,602 mi
Seat belts: rear/other125 mi
Seats14,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light150,632 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads150,632 mi
Steering: electric power assist system123,080 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1395 mi
Structure: frame and members120,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1164,508 mi
Traction control system184,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer190,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages140,000 mi
Wheels1151,000 mi

The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2007 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.