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2006 Chevrolet Uplander Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 158 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, 3% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.

“Rear passenger sliding door opens while driving. Motor dies. Motor replaced. Rear passenger sliding door opens while driving. Motor dies. Motor replaced. Rear passenger sliding door opens while driving. Motor dies. Motor replaced. Car won't turnover to start car without holding down the gas pedal. Had parts replaced. Car won't turnover to start car without holding down the gas pedal. Had parts replaced. Car won't turnover to start car without holding down the gas pedal. Had parts replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10439757, filed 2011-12, 40,000 miles

“1st the check engine light keeps coming on and when put on diagnostic code came back po463. The van wouldn't pass emissions and when you fill up with gas it would say it was empty. There's a loud popping noise sounds like at axle. It does this after you stop at red lights. I was told this had to do with axle and could brake and cause fatal accident, the ABS light keeps coming on and the braking system scared me to death. The doors constantly chime or ding and the doors will open going down the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #10443302, filed 2012-01

“I purchased a brand new Chevrolet Uplander 2006 85 miles on feb 20, 2006. On feb 21, 2006, as I turned on the engine a message stated low oil pressure, service engine soon . I brought it to the dealer they told me the forgot to reset oil light after deal prep. I week after same message. On april 17, 2006 , my van was in the shop for four days. The changed oil pump. The same day while driving home the same message came on again. I took the van in again . I am waiting for dealer to contact me.”

NHTSA complaint #10156466, filed 2006-04

“Muffler was making a loud noise when accelerator is depressed briskly. First muffler was replaced, second muffler makes the same loud noise when engine is hot and accelerator is depressed briskly as well. Was told this may be a normal characteristic of the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10167954, filed 2006-09

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200833%
200722%
200643%
200584%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander

Electrical system
42 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 complaintsTires
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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