2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls and problems

The 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 has 1 safety recall and 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls

Recall 14V-706: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported Nov 5, 2014 · 34 vehicles affected · Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 14E-041.

2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Steering	3
Seat Belts	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Power Train	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Electrical System	1
Fuel System, Diesel	1
Structure	1
Wheels	1
Engine	1
Tires	1
Seats	1

Most reported parts

Seat Belts › Rear/Other — 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and Attachment — 1
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Structure › Body — 1
Tires › Valve — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seats · reported Apr 3, 2017

Drivers seat was loose and on inspection dealer found that the rail was broken, the van only has 72785 miles. If the seat had come lose while van was in motion, it would have caused and accident. I noticed it when I took the van for inspection.

Tires · at 30,000 miles · reported Feb 12, 2015

The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet express 3500. The contact stated that the valve stems were defective. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop where it was diagnosed that the valve stems were rotted. The valve stems were replaced. The failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Engine · at 6,000 miles · reported Mar 6, 2014

We purchased an express van in the spring of 2006. Truck engine blew up at 6000 while driving on the freeway. In january 2014, we took the car into a dealership because it stalled 3 times. The dealership put it on the computer diagnostic device and could not find anything wrong with the van. Approximately 3 weeks later, on friday the 24th the check engine light came on, we then took it back to the dealership and at this point they told us that the transmission was the problem. The car had just over 32,000 miles when transmission blew up in january of 2014. After the transmission was replaced…

Steering · at 82,000 miles · reported Jul 10, 2013

The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet express 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle began shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that there was premature wear of the steering due to the pitman arm rolling against the outer and inner tie rod. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Structure · at 85,000 miles · reported Mar 25, 2013

Paint (White) is falling off van at hood, sides and mostly on areas where theses welded areas...dealer said they never seen this issue?? I have seen hundreds of the same issue on other vans.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500: 14V-706 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500?

Owners report steering problems most often (3 reports), followed by seat belts (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.