2006 Chevrolet Uplander body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 34 complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 31,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 31,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated that the driver's side sliding door slid shut as the contact's child entered the vehicle. The contact was walking around to the other side of the vehicle, when the sliding door slid shut pinning the child to the door causing injury to the chest wall, face, scalp, and spine. There were no problems prior to the incident. The dealership determined that the sliding door catches were worn down after one year and new door catches were replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that the rear sliding door on the driver's side occasionally opened automatically. The dealer was notified and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for inspection. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 71,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander
- Electrical system 42 complaints
- Brakes 29 complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Latches & locks 15 complaints