Most common 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Express 3500 complaints by model year
Best Express 3500 years: 2001, 2012. Years to avoid: 2005, 2006. Compare all years →
2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls (1)
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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,…
Remedy: 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.
What 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 owners say
Steering
Tl* 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.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that the steering center link underneath the front end of the vehicle, which connects the tie rods to the wheel, moves abnormally. The failure causes the tire tread to wear excessively. On one occasion, while driving at an unknown speed in slippery weather conditions, the vehicle rolled over. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The current mileage was 56,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 a good car?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Express 3500 rates use caution: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Express 3500 at the same age. It is one of the Express 3500 years we suggest avoiding. 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 3500?
The steering — 3 complaints, 20% of all complaints for this model year, most often about linkages › arm › idler and attachment. Next are the seat belts (2) and brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500, the most recent from November 5, 2014 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Express 3500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005 and 2006. See the full Chevrolet Express 3500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 10,000 miles; 83% 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.