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2006 Chevrolet Uplander Tires Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
8%of 158 total for the year
Median mileage
23,666miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the tires of the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, 8% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,666 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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 have had two of the tires that came with my new vehicle have the treads separate. They are model goodyear, p22560r17. One tire separated in february and was replaced by the dealership and the second one on august 20, 2008.”

NHTSA complaint #10239210, filed 2008-08, 32,000 miles

“I purchased a 2006 chevy Uplander in 12/06 with 20,543 miles on it. I began having problems with the steering about 3,000 miles after purchasing it. It was difficult to steer to the left and there was a grinding noise as I turned. The dealership replaced the steering column. I am having problems again with the steering, and it shakes and makes noise when I pull into parking lots. At about 30,000 miles, the rear sliding doors began to open on their own. When I put the van into reverse and begin to back out of the driveway, the doors sometimes will open. …”

NHTSA complaint #10243833, filed 2008-09, 30,000 miles

“Purchased in jan 06. By sept 11, 2006 steering wheel became tight and heard noise under car when driving. Steering shaft was binding and had to be replaced; could not locate noise. Said may be related to steering shaft. Sept 20, 2006, took car back to dealership for noise under van again; was told e-brake cable was hitting rear suspension. February 11, 2007, had to replace front worn tires with only 23, 275 miles on car and have an alignment. March 9, 2007, traction control and ABS lights coming on as well as vehicle shaking. …”

NHTSA complaint #10222881, filed 2008-03, 15,264 miles

“I was driving my Uplander when the vehicle jerked to the left. It resulted in my driving over a concrete median and causing $4000.00 of damage to vehicle. I did not realize until I picked the van up from repair that this may possibly not be my fault. Driving home on the day I picked the van up from repair, the van again jerked to the left and I almost had another wreck. …”

NHTSA complaint #10174843, filed 2006-11

“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander equipped with goodyear assurance tires, size p225/60r17. The contact stated that 3/4 of the tire sidewalls collapsed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there were pinholes in the tire sidewalls. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 164,508 and the tire failure mileages were 123,045, 164,508, and 164,750. The DOT number and VIN were unknown. Updated 02/04/15”

NHTSA complaint #10663700, filed 2014-12, 164,508 miles

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Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200833%
200733%
2006138%
200553%

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 complaintsExterior lighting
12 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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