Most common 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 problems
Share of the 13 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Express 2500 complaints by model year
Best Express 2500 years: 2004. Compare all years →
What 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 owners say
Wheels & tires
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.
Dt*: the contact stated the front tires rubbed against the inside of the fender wells. This occurred while driving at all speeds, while making turns, and rough road conditions. The dealership determined the vehicle needed smaller tires. The manufacturer was alerted.
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated while parked in a driveway, the power steering and brakes failed. As a result, the contact had no power steering or brakes. The failure was discovered from fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. It was towed to the dealership for repairs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 a good car?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Express 2500 rates average: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the Express 2500 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500?
The wheels & tires — 4 complaints, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the steering (3) and electrical system (2).
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Express 2500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004. See the full Chevrolet Express 2500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 63,000 miles; 42% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.