2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1) · Fuel System, Other (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (142)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Unknown Or Other 2024-12-07 · PIT5074Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. the test probe
Showing the 6 most recent of 142 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-11-09 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle security light comes on intermittently for years, i then cannot start the vehicle. i have reported the problem to gm, i have had it to the chevrolet dealership twice, which cost me over a thousand dollars for them to replace parts which had no effect in solving the problem. the vehicle will not start until you turn the key to the on pos…”
2009-11-17 · Fuel System, Other · 41,000 mi“faulty fuel gauge sensor on 2006 chevy express van. my fuel gauge read approx 1/8th of a tank. the low fuel light had not come on. the van stopped running and could not be started. it was towed to nucar in new castle. sensor and fuel pump were replaced as the dealer said they would not guarantee the sensor without replacing the fuel pump. th…”
2009-10-04 · Structure · 24,000 mi“the hinges on the doors of chevy vans are defective in that they are improperly designed and corroded and become difficult if not impossible to open and close the hinges are inverted and allow dirt and water to invade the swivel portion of the hinge i have reported this to the dealers are three occasions and they basically said tuff luck they were …”
2009-09-16 · Unknown Or Other“i am writing to file a complaint against supreme corporation 2581 east kercher rd. goshen, in 46527. i received a safety recall notice from them dated august 12, 2009 which indicated a defect in certain spartan service and cargo bodies manufactured between january 2006 to june 2008. i own a 2006 vehicle with a spartan cargo body. the recall app…”
2009-01-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 64,000 mi“driving along the highway, my warning light came on stating there was an engine problem. i waited to get it checked out. as i was making a delivery the 2006 express cargo stalled on the highway. had it towed to the chevrolet dealership and they stated it was the fuel sensor in the gas tank that burnt out. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.