Chevrolet Express 2500 2006

Model Express 2500 made in 2006 by Chevrolet got 19 consumer complains as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and service brakes. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train.

Express 2500 year 2006

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2006

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
060604042	09/01/2006	060604042A	10020880	Lr4, ly2, l33, lh6, lm7, l59, lc9, lmg, ly5, ls2, lq9, lq4, l76, ly6 throttle actuator control (tac). module codes, mil/ses dtc's p2108, p1516, u0107, reduced engine power. *kb	01/25/2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
020601027	05/01/2005	020601027A	634283	Information on higher than expected oil consumption. nlm	09/28/2002
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4133		4133A	10022769	Transmission slips, will not shift, ses light may be illuminated. *kb	09/26/2007
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
05-09-40-002E	10/01/2010		10037184	Ready	05/11/2011
05-09-40-002E	10/01/2010		10037184	Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm	05/11/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
05-09-40-002E	10/01/2010		10037184	Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm	05/11/2011
05-09-40-002E	10/01/2010		10037184	Ready	05/11/2011
STEERING
05-02-32-008D	06/01/2012		10044941	General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js	08/06/2012
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
PIT-3749D	11/01/2010		10037570	Ready	05/25/2011
PIT-3749D	11/01/2010		10037570	Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm	05/25/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
030309002	07/01/2007	030309002B	10005181	Rear leaf spring slap or clunk noise (replace spring inserts) tt updated 10/18/07. nj	02/11/2004
TIRES
05-02-32-008D	06/01/2012		10044941	General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js	08/06/2012

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
08/15/2009	50000	1	08/01/2008
	Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet express g2500. while driving approximately 65 mph the engine began to rev. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the throttle body position sensor was replaced. after the repair, the vehicles road performance was poor. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, and the iac valve connector was replaced. the failure mileage was 50,000. the current mileage was 52,000. updated 12/08/09. *lj the consumer stated the high idle problem was hard to diagnose. te dealer discovered a burnt wire. updated 12/10/09
SERVICE BRAKES
01/30/2013	110000	1
	The problem started about a month before the incident. the abs light would come on intermittent. after a week it stayed on. when the light was on the brakes acted normal except no abs function. i was driving to work (about 30 mph) and stepped on the brake to slow for a curve. when i stepped on the brake this time, i noticed the abs light went out and the van jerked violently to the right. on to the muddy shoulder and into the guard rail. *tr
01/30/2013	110000
	The problem started about a month before the incident. the abs light would come on intermittent. after a week it stayed on. when the light was on the brakes acted normal except no abs function. i was driving to work (about 30 mph) and stepped on the brake to slow for a curve. when i stepped on the brake this time, i noticed the abs light went out and the van jerked violently to the right. on to the muddy shoulder and into the guard rail.
STEERING
12/01/2010	30000
	Power steering leakage cause may prevent abs low speed brake failure
09/25/2008	138000	1
	Drag link snapped left me without steering left rd. slammed into phone box. *tr
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
03/07/2006	300	1	03/06/2006
	Dt*: the contact stated while parked in a driveway, the power steering and brakes failed. as a result, the contact had no power steering or brakes. the failure was discovered from fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. it was towed to the dealership for repairs.
TIRES
02/27/2009
	Complaints works for a delivery services. replaced 12 kona clt lt215/85r16 tires within the past 5 months due to bulges in the sidewall. tires have been in all positions on vehicles and have developed bulges. size of bulges ranges from golf ball size to softball.
05/12/2006	4010	1	02/03/2006
	Dt*: the contact stated the front tires rubbed against the inside of the fender wells. this occurred while driving at all speeds, while making turns, and rough road conditions. the dealership determined the vehicle needed smaller tires. the manufacturer was alerted.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
08/15/2009	50000	1	08/01/2008
	Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet express g2500. while driving approximately 65 mph the engine began to rev. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the throttle body position sensor was replaced. after the repair, the vehicles road performance was poor. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, and the iac valve connector was replaced. the failure mileage was 50,000. the current mileage was 52,000. updated 12/08/09. *lj the consumer stated the high idle problem was hard to diagnose. te dealer discovered a burnt wire. updated 12/10/09
WHEELS
10/08/2012	63130
	We have a fleet of chevy g2500 express vans in the past 3 month we have had to replace two left front hub assembly units on two different vans is this a usual problem?

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
CA	TORRENCE		MARTIN CHEVROLET
TX	BASTROP		COVERT AUTOMOTIVE GROUP