2006 Chevrolet Uplander Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 8%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,975miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, 8% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,975 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.
“This has happened several times me and my grand daughter are headed out shopping on highway 26 in oregon summit hiway the rig just shuts down ckicking the doors windows made funny noise and gas doesn't read full when full ,lights dime at night dash lights go out you have to wiggle the little dash board thing to make them go back on side mirrors won't adjust with panel in door ,and just this past week started doing same thing shut down come back on off by itself so had pulled starter,brand new battery and alternator all good this has to be an electrical issue this is extremely dangerous…”
NHTSA complaint #11387796, filed 2021-01, 200,000 miles“While driving at night the on going flickering light issue almost cause an accident because another driver thought I had flashed my lights to let them go causing me to have to slam on my brakes to avoid a side impact crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10386392, filed 2011-03, 66,248 miles“2006 chevy Uplander purchased brand new 2 months ago. The headlights and interior lights are constantly flickering/dimming, with or without acceleration and while radio, and heater are off. Other drivers are blowing their horns at me and I believe this to be a serious safety issue. Vehicle is going into shop for service, however, technicians deny knowing of any such existing issues with these vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10151458, filed 2006-02, 1,000 miles“I bought this van around 2010,the mileage was around 60,000. The first thing I noticed was the light. I was pulled out by the police about my light. I went straight to auto zone and changed it. I have changed my bulbs more than twenty times. I got warnings. Secondly, my remote control have been acting out. I changed the battery several times. It will work for only few hours and stop. I started locking my doors manually,only the passenger door is left to control the button. The worst experience that LED me to file this report is the fuel tank and the steering wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10503286, filed 2013-03, 63,000 miles“Center brake light is cracked cost over 70.00 to replace. When I checked other vans of this type I found they are all cracked to some degree I want to see this item recalled as it is a safety item.”
NHTSA complaint #10216544, filed 2008-01, 42,950 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.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander
42 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 complaintsTires
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander
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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