Chevrolet Express 3500 2006
Model Express 3500 made in 2006 by Chevrolet got 13 consumer complains as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel system, diesel. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train.
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 | |||
| 02/14/2007 | 10000 | 1 | 03/20/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet express 3500. after the vehicle had been parked for 45-60 minutes, it was found smoking and on fire. the vehicle was destroyed and a fire report was filed. the contact has pictures. there is currently an open investigation (number pe08010) for the failure. the current and failure mileages were 10,000. updated 3/19/08 *cn the consumer stated insurance adjuster examined the vehicle determined that it was extensive enough damage to be deemed as totaled. updated 03/19/08 *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 05/20/2010 | 36000 | ||
| Person was in an accident when the 2006 gm chevrolet truck express suddenly accelarated and hit a tree. the car had been brought in for the same problem and nothing was done at the dealer. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 500 | 2 | 04/01/2006 |
| We purchased a chevy express 15-passenger van in april 2006. since that time, there have been about three failures of the front, side barn door. a moderate amount of wind can catch the door and stretch it toward the front of the vehicle where it can and has collided with the front right passenger door edge causing a dent in the barn door. it appears that a strap or anchor within the barn door is stretched out of shape. a safety hazard occurs when a person walks between the front right passenger door and the front barn door. this is the point of impact. this began soon after the purchase of our van and has recurred at least twice. our chevy dealership repaired it once but refused to repair it again in july 2007. it remains un-repaired. *jb updated 10/11/07. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/02/2008 | 100 | 2 | |
| 2006 chevy express 3500 cargo van with duramax engine and 4l80 transmission made a 'whining' noise at slow speeds since it was brand new. at about 31,000 miles i finally convinced the dealership something was wrong with it. it had some kind of bad bearing at the rear of transmission. they replaced the entire transmission with a brand new transmission. 7,000 miles later the van suddenly lost reverse gear and i had to get it pushed in order to back up. gm is replacing some parts, but not the whole transmission. from other posts on your website this transmission is going to continue to be an unsafe problem. *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 10/17/2005 | 2013 | 2 | |
| Dt: the contact complained that seat belts failed. the second and third row middle seat belts were inserted backwards into the buckle. the seat belt locked in the buckle and would not release. the seat belt was cut to release the passenger. the vehicle has been seen by the dealer, who ordered the appropriate parts for repairs. the parts have not arrived. therefore, no repairs have been made. *ak updated 03/09/06. *jb | |||
| 12/15/2005 | 2013 | 1 | |
| Dt: the contact complained about a seat belt failure. the rear passenger middle seat belt was inserted backwards into the buckle. the seat belt locked in the buckle and would not release. the seat belt was cut to release the passenger. the vehicle was seen by the dealer, who ordered the appropriate parts for the repair. the parts have not arrived. therefore, no repairs have been made. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 12000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet express cutaway g3500. while driving approximately 6 mph, the contact applied pressure to the brakes when he noticed that the brakes went to the floorboard abnormally. he quickly applied the emergency brake, which was able to idle the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that there was a brake fluid leak. the dealer advised the contact to call the warranty company. the warranty company advised the contact that this issue was not covered under warranty and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brake lines were replaced. the manufacturer was no longer in business. the approximate failure mileage was 12,000. | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 12000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet express cutaway g3500. while driving approximately 6 mph, the contact applied pressure to the brakes when he noticed that the brakes went to the floor. he quickly applied the emergency brake, which was able to idle the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that there was a brake fluid leak. the dealer advised the contact to call the warranty company. the warranty company advised the contact that this issue was not covered under warranty. the dealer replaced the brake lines. the manufacturer was no longer in business. the approximate failure mileage was 12,000. bw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/04/2006 | 100 | 1 | 07/28/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on dry pavement approaching a red light a, the brakes locked up. the brake pedal went completely to the floor. there were no lights illuminated on the dash to indicate a problem with the brakes. after kicking the brake pedal hard a couple of times, the pedal released enough to slowly drive the vehicle to the dealership. the dealership has not determined the problem. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 05/03/2006 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet express 3500. the contact stated that the steering center link underneath the front end of the vehicle, which connects the tie rods to the wheel, moves abnormally. the failure causes the tire tread to wear excessively. on one occasion, while driving at an unknown speed in slippery weather conditions, the vehicle rolled over. the manufacturer did not provide any assistance. the current mileage was 56,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2006 express 3500 chevy van with slight knock in the front end when making turns customer wants the matter looked into**cc the consumer wants the repair to the idler arm repaired, however he was told that it was not a safety issue and no repairs would be authorized. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | PUNTA GORDA | 33950 | PALM CHEVROLET | 941-639-1155 |
| MI | COMMERCE TOWNSHIP | 48390 | DICK MORRIS CHEVROLET | 248-624-4500 |
| TX | FORT WORTH | BANKSTON CHEVEROLET |