2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 is serious occurring unexpectedly in night time driving. This serious problem with my lights have been brought to a number of dealers who should know how to fix but do not. …”
NHTSA complaint #10855382, filed 2016-04, 37,000 miles“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 the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination. …”
NHTSA complaint #10860004, filed 2016-04, 37,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 15% |
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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