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2006 Chevrolet Uplander Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
6%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 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, 6% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.

“While driving on highway, car suddenly shifted into neutral and I was unable to get it back in gear. Garage said it needs a new transmission. I was almost hit from car behind because I suddenly had lose of power. No warning lights or any issues indicating something was wrong prior to this incident. Vehicle is available for inspection”

NHTSA complaint #11446864, filed 2022-01

“- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander with a current and failure mileage of 34,000. The contact stated that sometimes when the vehicle was parked or when driving she would feel the vehicle vibrating. The vibrations were more pronounced on the driver's side. Every time the vehicle went over a bump she heard a rattling noise from under the front of the vehicle, and it sounded like something was loose. The contact had the dealer look at the vehicle , and was told that the wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The contact had the wheel bearing replaced , but the problem recurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #10187468, filed 2007-04, 34,602 miles

“The 2005 Chevrolet Uplander van I purchased makes a bad growling/friction noise origiinating from the rear drivetrain/wheel area when making left turns. There is approx. 22,000 miles on the van and still is under warranty. I will be taking it to a cherolet dealer to have inspection/repairs made.”

NHTSA complaint #10177348, filed 2006-12

“I was hit from behind on february 4, 2012 on campcreek pkwy in college park ga, because my vehicle stalled when I pressed the gas to take off from the red light, it clunks when making turns, it sounds as if something is loose on the front end, and has made these sounds since I've had it, I have had to repair the brakes frequently, the vehicle stalls when driving on the highway, the temperature gauge goes up and down, the transmission stalls. The dash light sometimes goes out, it runs out of gas when parked on an incline.”

NHTSA complaint #10448123, filed 2012-02

“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. While attempting to place the vehicle into the drive position, the gear failed to engage without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 233,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10871661, filed 2016-05, 233,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20081210%
2007109%
2006106%
200595%

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 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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