2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (2) · Tires (2) · Steering (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (141)
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.
Engine 2024-10-07 · 03-06-01-023H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Showing the 6 most recent of 141 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-08-18 · Engine · 187,000 mi“broken exhaust manifold bolts 4.8 v8 in motion on city street…”
2016-04-18 · Suspension · 37,000 mi“make: chevrolet model year: 2006 manufacturer: general motors llc report receipt date: may 14, 2014 nhtsa campaign id number: 14v251000 nhtsa action number: ea13007 component: exterior lighting:headlights tthe underhood bussed electrical center (ubec) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. if…”
2016-04-13 · Exterior Lighting · 37,000 mi“i bought a 06 chevy (gm) express van from for a year and a half ago. the headlights go out and leave the family of 9 in the dark. this is very dangerous and unacceptable since gm knows the situation for all vehicles in 10 thousand+ occurring between 2003-2009 and i have met hundreds who experience this frightening dilemma. the headlight loss i…”
2014-06-25 · Seat Belts · 96,000 mi“seat belt would not unlatch and when i finally got it apart it will not relatch now. *tr…”
2013-03-19 · Wheels · 227,000 mi“while driving on highway tire sidewall failed and caused blow-out of tire. new tires were purchased on 6/12/2012. nexen tires 2457516a. this is 2nd tire failure for our vehicles. tire failed at @ 17,000 miles. we have photo's of this tire. we are very concerned over this. 2 tires total failed within months of purchase. *tr…”
2013-02-11 · Service Brakes · 110,000 mi · 💥 crash“the problem started about a month before the incident. the abs light would come on intermittent. after a week it stayed on. when the light was on the brakes acted normal except no abs function. i was driving to work (about 30 mph) and stepped on the brake to slow for a curve. when i stepped on the brake this time, i noticed the abs light went out a…”
2012-10-09 · Wheels · 63,130 mi“we have a fleet of chevy g2500 express vans in the past 3 month we have had to replace two left front hub assembly units on two different vans is this a usual problem? *tr…”
2011-01-28 · Steering · 30,000 mi“power steering leakage cause may prevent abs low speed brake failure. *tr…”
2009-11-10 · Vehicle Speed Control · 50,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet express g2500. while driving approximately 65 mph the engine began to rev. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the throttle body position sensor was replaced. after the repair, the vehicles road performance was poor. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, and the iac valve connector…”
2009-03-09 · Tires“complaints works for a delivery services. replaced 12 kona clt lt215/85r16 tires within the past 5 months due to bulges in the sidewall. tires have been in all positions on vehicles and have developed bulges. size of bulges ranges from golf ball size to softball. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.