2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,050 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.
“The contact stated while driving 40 MPH on dry pavement approaching a red light a, the brakes locked up. The brake pedal went completely to the floor. There were no lights illuminated on the dash to indicate a problem with the brakes. After kicking the brake pedal hard a couple of times, the pedal released enough to slowly drive the vehicle to the dealership. The dealership has not determined the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10164538, filed 2006-08, 100 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet express cutaway g3500. While driving approximately 6 MPH, the contact applied pressure to the brakes when he noticed that the brakes went to the floorboard abnormally. He quickly applied the emergency brake, which was able to idle the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that there was a brake fluid leak. The dealer advised the contact to call the warranty company. The warranty company advised the contact that this issue was not covered under warranty and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brake lines were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10397528, filed 2011-04, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Express 3500
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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