The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Express · 2006
2006 Chevrolet Express. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 300 and 41,000 miles. Median 4,010, from 14 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 26% |
| Seat belts | 16% |
| Doors, locks & latches | 11% |
| Tires | 11% |
| Electrical | 11% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
14V706000 Nov 2014 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect. Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy. Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 1
Manufacturer communications 818
Chevy filed 818 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This SKU is a Pitman Arm
- All applicable vehicle applications are without electronic accessory control system option
- Steering noise when turning left
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 13 / 18 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 13 / 17 / 14 | Regular | $4,450 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 13 / 17 / 14 | Regular | $4,450 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 1996–2024 Chevrolet Express, 16.4M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 6 | 641K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 10 | 607K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 6 | 420K |
| Cooling system | 6 | 392K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 8 | 374K |
| Oil changes & service | 4 | 315K |
| Steering & suspension | 3 | 186K |
| Fuel pump, filter & tank | 3 | 173K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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