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2006 Chevrolet Uplander Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, 20% of all 158 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 5 Uplander model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 27,009 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
31
20% of 158 complaints
All complaints this year
158
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
27,009 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Chevrolet Uplander suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 14, 2006, latest Jun 18, 2019.

2006 Chevrolet Uplander suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2006Apr 2007May 2008Jun 2009Mar 2011Jun 2012Jul 2014
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2006 to Jun 2019; peak Apr 2008 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander

  1. NHTSA 10V110000Mar 19, 2010Suspension, Wheels & Tires5,375 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    The braun corporation has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification may not have been adequately welded.

    Risk: A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Uplander model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200520 (10%)
  2. 200631 (20%)
  3. 200712 (11%)
  4. 200817 (14%)
  5. 20090 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 27,009 miles.
Which Chevrolet Uplander year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Uplander has the most suspension complaints (31), compared with 31 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander concerns the suspension: 10V110000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.