2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 14 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 13 city / 17 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500. The part named most often is fuel system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and latches, locks and linkages (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 41,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 141 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system2 40%
- Other or unknown2 40%
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10254660, filed 2009-01, 64,000 milesOther or unknown: “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 position, wait 10 minutes for the light to go out, then turn off the ignition for 10 seconds, then it will start. I have put up with it for years, but when I am stranded in the dead of winter, that poses a safety hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11373786, filed 2020-11Mileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 24,000 and 64,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express 1500 AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 141 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. 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.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. 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.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. 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.
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024Engine. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11011782Dec 7, 2024Other or unknown. 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…
- 11010544Oct 7, 2024Engine. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11008956Sep 9, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007208Sep 6, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires…
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Electrical system. Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need…
Other model years of the Chevrolet Express 1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 | 57,500 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 5 | 70,710 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 9 | 80,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 5 | 17,234 | 1 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 5 | 41,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 10 | 53,800 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 12 | 102,524 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 18 | 99,732 | 0 | — | 13 | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 10 | 37,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 5 | 68,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | 100,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Express 1500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.
Has the 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 get?
The EPA rates the 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 (Express 1500 AWD, 5.3L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 13 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 41,000 miles and the middle half falls between 24,000 and 64,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.