2006 Chevrolet Uplander Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2008 2007 2006 2005
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -18 City / 23 -25 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
196 -240
Seats
2 -7
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Irene W
Chevrolet uplander is a really great family van.
I love the DVD player for my children. Plenty of room in the back for groceries and folding back seats are great to. The air conditioning works really well after all these years. The sliding doors are also really easy to open for my children. Over all a great van for my family.
accountCircle Roxy P
Having purchased a used van, I would definitely purchase a brand new one, however it unfortunately is not being made anymore.
Seats easily come out for extra room, great visibility, rides comfortably & smoothly, has lots of "get up & go"!
accountCircle Mary H
It has amazing gas mileage.
I like the size. It's comfortable to get in and out. Too wide turns. Good on gas, and so far at 150000 miles performing well.
accountCircle Ann S
Our Uplander has been steady and sure over many years and many miles. Just as awesome as the day we brought it home!
Although my crossover vehicle is over 10 years old and has over 150,000 miles on it, I still love it as much as the day we drove it home. Aside from new tires, and basic maintenance, we have never had a major mechanical issue. We have driven it from Missouri to Florida seven times two of those times we pulled a small trailer with it. I love the automatic doors, those have been the only issues we've ever had in that sometimes the van thinks the doors are not closed and makes the alarm sound when, in fact, the doors are closed and everything is fine. We find the solution is to just turn the automatic door open/close feature off, check the fuses, replace as needed and go on with our lives. Our Uplander has a DVD player, but it also has inputs that allow us to connect our portable hard drive--that way we don't have to rely on skippy DVDs on long car trips. And...ten cup holders is glorious. We love our Uplander!
accountCircle Linda s
I take care good care of my van and enjoy it.
I have no complaints about my van. In fact my granddaughter loves it and calls it her bus. I am retired and use my van for personal use.
accountCircle Charlotte M
Reliability never lets me down and it affordable to fix when it needs repairs.
My Chevy uplander is the best minivan I have ever owned and I have owned fords and a Dodge before this one.
accountCircle Mar H
Children enjoy DVD player.
Very reliable, roomy enough for grandkids. Never let me down. No major issues. Not a gas guzzler. Easy to handle, enjoyable to drive. Easy to maintain, handles well on long distances. All the drivers love the way it handles. Will keep it for as long as it runs well.
accountCircle Miranda S
It gets good gas mileage.
I love the DVD/gaming system and The extra storage in the back. The only thing I dislike is that it feels a little small for a minivan

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Alexis H
It is one of a kind and you have to have a taste for that kind of vehicle.
It does not run terribly but the transmission is starting to go and my heat doesn't work. Neither does my radio. It is reliable to get you to where you need to go but it is a beater for sure.
accountCircle ann S
This Car does not work properly. It constantly needs work.
It always breaks down. I have put way too much into it. The transmission has been replaced multiple times.
accountCircle J H van Baal
Expense
Very expensive to maintain and repair, expensive to operate. Poor gas milage. Very much overengineered. Sorry i bought this car. Should have bought a honda.
accountCircle Diane D
It is very roomy and holds seven people.
It is too big and hard to find parking spots. I inherited it because I was responsible for taking my parents to appointments and it had a lift seat installed.
accountCircle Jonna K
The passenger space is great. The van is mechanically reliable.
The passenger space is great. The rear storage space is not great. The power doors are unreliable.
accountCircle Liz P
Downside to Owning an Uplander
I had to replace the transmission at 75,000 miles. The steering wheel is difficult to turn and the DVD player stopped working in just a few years after we bought the vehicle. In addition, the radio does not work very often and the CD player stopped working on a regular basis in 2016, CD's get stuck often. I would not buy an Uplander in the future.
accountCircle Theresa S
Works great for a family.
My kids love the DVD player. We use that a lot. I like that I can open the side back windows but I wish the middle windows opened
accountCircle Trice J
My old van troubles resume.
The vehicle is just old and outdated so everything needs to be fixed. The power locks do not work. There's kick back when I change gears. The 3 row seats are torn and worn out. The engine is going out. The DVD player does not work anymore. The radio had a shortage.

Chevrolet Uplander Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LS
201 HP 22-22 MPG 4-7 Seats
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LS Fleet
201 HP 22-22 MPG 4-7 Seats
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Base
201 HP 22-22 MPG 2-4 Seats
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LT w/1LT
201 HP 22-22 MPG 4-7 Seats
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LT w/2LT
201-240 HP 22-22 MPG 4-7 Seats
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LT w/3LT
201-240 HP 22-22 MPG 4-7 Seats
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LT
196 HP 20-20 MPG 7 Seats
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2006 Chevrolet Uplander Owner Reviews

4.07
92 Reviews
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5 stars 36%
4 stars 46%
3 stars 11%
2 stars 4%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Laurie F on March 26, 2021
Takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
The uplander is an amazingly sturdy vehicle n will go thru anything type of weather. It is durability is amazing n when I need to get up n go it has no problem getting up to speed n gets me where I am going quick. I have got 2 smaller children and am constantly carrying others w me n I feel safe as can be n no worries of any of us being in harm's way w my uplander der.
accountCircle Jocelyn D on March 25, 2021
It is a great family car.
There is plenty of room for all 6 of us. It is comfortable and rides smoothly. The automatic doors malfunctioned all of a sudden, but I don't mind manually opening and shutting the side doors.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Marc B.

Great interior and best DVD player and gaming hook up plugins and dual doors open on control. Great mileage, drives great. Love the adjustable seats. Great audio system you can real jam has the best heating system and ac for a vehicle like this.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Marc B.

Windshields whispers motors are not very well built. Rear one stopped due to getting clogged with residue from road plus front windshield motors stopped working and had to rig due to cost so much to fix motor. Passenger tire always does not keep air after changing to new tires and valves and etc. Have to re inflate every 7 days. Undercoating is not very well done just starting paint coming off near wheel wells. Plus gas cap never liked to stay tight always loosens and breaks vapor seal.

Ranks #4 Minivans by Owners

The 2006 Chevrolet Uplander has an average owner rating of 4.20 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 11 other Minivans.

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2006 Toyota Sienna
4.42
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2006 Honda Odyssey
4.34
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2006 Chevrolet Uplander
4.07

Ranks #3 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Chevrolet Uplander has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #3 of 11 other Minivans.

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2006 Honda Odyssey
28 MPG
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2006 Nissan Quest
26 MPG
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2006 Chevrolet Uplander
25 MPG

Is The 2006 Chevrolet Uplander A Good Car?

Yes it is I love it's a good vehicle to drive just sucks in the winter otherwise yes it is a good vehicle.
Melissa H.
No, it is horrible always has an issue and rusts too much, more people than us has these exact same issues. The brakes are dangerously made, the gas cap is always coming loose.
Heather M.
Yes it is a good multi passenger vehicle. Has many features and is built very well. Motor is reliable
Michelle L.
Yes, it’s very sturdy and can handle high mileage. Have not had any major problems, and the problems I do have are easily fixed.
Cassandra I.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Chevrolet Uplander?

Yes it is reliable transportation good gas mileage and everything the only problem is in the winter gets stuck.
Melissa H.
No, it's ridiculously unreliable. We are a family who has younger children and has to drive daily. It barely gets us there and back, we have spent more money on this car than any other one we have... Read More
Lori E.
The levelness of the vehicle is tilted forward and the placement of the fuel pump at the back of the gas tank is bad.
Roxanne S.
It is reliable, however we have had wiring issues with one of the front headlights, as well as a computer issue regarding the gas cap even though there’s nothing wrong with it.
David M.

Is The 2006 Chevrolet Uplander A Good Value?

Yes it is a good value I got it used but still is a good price on the vehicle and drives nice good price.
Melissa H.
Not for what the quality is, yes it's slightly cheaper than a few other vehicles but what you get is way worse.
Benjamin H.
Its is a good value for the money the motor is very reliable and the ride is very smooth for a minivan
Zachary H.
I'm unsure of the price because I received mine as a gift and did not have to purchase it myself, but the blue book value is a little under $2000 and I feel like that’s a good value.
Emily M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Chevy Uplander transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: DEXRON-ViAutomatic Transmission Fluid is used in a 2006 Chevy Uplander transmission. Bottom Pan Removal requireS7.0 liters (7.4 quarts), A Complete Overhaul requires 9.5 liters (10.0 quarts), and Dry requires...

What's the 2006 Chevy Uplander aux input location?

Answer: The 2006 Chevy Uplander aux input location is on the dashboard. You will come into issues with the sound. The source could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to the vehicle. Whatever the...

Where is the 2006 chevy uplander blend door actuator located?

Answer: The 2006 Chevrolet Uplander has a blend door actuator that can be found in the area below the dash of the car, close to the floorboard. Some of the signs You may experience when Your actuator is bad include a...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety