Sell your 2006 Chevrolet Uplander for cash

The 2006 Chevrolet Uplander is a minivan that came with a choice of 3.5L 6-cyl and 3.9L 6-cyl engines. At 20 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2006 Chevrolet Uplander at a glance

Body style	Minivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD
Engines	3.5L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl
Transmissions	Automatic 4-spd
Drive	Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel	Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy	15–16 city / 21–23 highway / 17–19 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost	$3,550–$3,950 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂	468–523 grams per mile
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)	4,342 lb
Versions tested by EPA	3 configurations: Uplander FWD, Uplander AWD
Age	20 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

Age: at 20 years old, most of a 2006 Uplander's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2006 Uplander weighed 4,342 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Uplander. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 30,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2006 Chevrolet Uplander recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

SuspensionMar 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V110000

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.

EquipmentFeb 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V051000

Certain cargo vans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 110, "tire selection and rims" and no. 120. "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these cargo vans were shipped without a tire and loading information labels because they were incorrectly designated…

Risk: Without the proper labels, owners may be unaware of the correct tire size and may overload these vehicles.

EquipmentDec 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V552000

Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.

Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Common 2006 Uplander problems

Owners have filed 158 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander with NHTSA. 7 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 14 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

Electrical System35
Steering24
Structure21
Suspension13
Fuel System, Gasoline11
Structure10

Typical mileage when problems were reported

Electrical System30,000 mi
Steering27,000 mi
Structure36,000 mi
Suspension27,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline60,000 mi
Structure71,000 mi

2006 Chevrolet Uplander service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 705 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

Equipment110
Equipment99
Electrical System60
Engine and Engine Cooling43
Equipment33
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility32

Recent bulletins

Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2026 · PIT3532C
This PI directs technician to training regarding sliding door operation.
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · PIP5601C
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.

Latches/Locks/LinkagesEA07019 · opened Dec 2007, closed Feb 2009

Power sliding door

Odi evaluated general motors' (gm) data, conducted consumer interviews, inspected and tested my 2005-2007 gm minivans with regard to the alleged defect of a power sliding door (psd) opening while the vehicle is out of park.odi identified a high warranty claim rate.however, these claims are related to various problems a

Latches/Locks/LinkagesPE07044 · opened Aug 2007, closed Dec 2007

Power sliding door opening

Odi has received reports that the power sliding doors opened without command while the vehicle was in motion on model year 2005 and 2006 general motors minivans (Chevrolet Uplander/venture, pontiac montana sv6/montana, buick terraza, and saturn relay).some reports indicate that the door may not have been closed and lat

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Selling a 2006 Uplander: questions

How much is a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2006 Uplander that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2006 Uplanders that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2006 Uplander with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2006 Uplander?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

EPA fuel economy data (specs and MPG)fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA recallsnhtsa.gov
NHTSA complaints, service bulletins and investigationsnhtsa.gov

Data retrieved October 2026.

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