Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Chevrolet Uplander
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Chevrolet Uplander has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 158 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V110000 REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V051000 TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS/FMVSS 110 & 120 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V552000 TIRE INFORMATION LABEL/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 42 complaints
- Structure 34 complaints
- Steering 27 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 15 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 14 complaints
Of the 158 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 158 complaints, owners report 14 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Chevrolet Uplander gets a below-average rating due to its 158 owner complaints and 4 recalls, including critical systems like suspension and steering. Electrical system issues are particularly prevalent, with 42 complaints indicating potential reliability concerns. However, the evidence is limited for some components, and recall campaigns address specific problems rather than widespread defects.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| Steering system | 60,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| Suspension system | 60,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Replace timing belt every 100,000 miles
- Inspect cooling system every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive steering
- Frequent electrical issues
- Uneven tire wear
- Unusual suspension noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.