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2008 Chevrolet Uplander Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander, most often about the electrical (24% of complaints, typically around 63,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Uplander model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Uplander problems
Electrical
28 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator, 12v/24v/48v battery, wiring.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the instrument panel lights flickered and the vehicle suddenly shut off. The power steering and brakes stopped functioning. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that the traction control and electronic stability warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed dielectric grease on the front driver and passenger wheels. The vehicle was…
Stability control
21 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic (asc).
I was driving down the highway and the brakes activated for no reason as I was going at 60 MPH. This has happened before while driving much slower while going around curves but never on the highway. I was lucky there was not on coming traffic because the vehicle veered to the side as the brakes engaged. I drove to my…
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that the traction control and electronic stability warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed dielectric grease on the front driver and passenger wheels. The vehicle was…
Brakes
20 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: disc, antilock.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the brakes engaged independently without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
This vehicle is suffering an intermittent driver information center notification... Stating,.... Check ABS brake system, check traction control system, check stability control system.... All the corresponding system dash lights are then on. I also believe I have smelled an odor in my car ... A faint smell of something…
Body and structure
19 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 37,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Transmission went out . Dash light go out, seat belts all of them unlatch by them self, I replaced the brakes 6 times already, emission vapor canister went out , the engine light always on . It all ways say check gas cap,know my van not working. I can't clean any hard codes, passenger right side door unlatch when I…
The rear sliding doors open while driving, do not shut all the time and the alarm telling you the door is open goes off all the time when the doors are closed.
Fuel system
13 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles.
We started smelling gas coming from the car took it to our mechanic he told me it was probably leaking from the fuel pump it is a common problem with this particular model of vehicle $600 later we had a new fuel pump installed and no gas smell could have been ugly if gas would have ignited I have been looking online…
While driving my truck my children would smell gas very strong odor inside of the car it was so strong I turn off the A/C and put the windows down our eyes would burn and to make matters worse we also have breathing problems' traveling back and forth to school with no windows on the sides it is very unpleasant ride…
Transmission
12 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles.
I am at a stop light and put my foot on the gas to go when the light changed and it wouldn't go. The car was sputtering , shaking really hard ...I was able to eventually get home. Now I can't even drive the car my Uplander at all because the transmission is out completely. The dealer verified it is the transmission.…
This van has fairly low mileage when the transmission stopped working as we drove on the highway. It was a busy highway and we just barely managed to get off the road. We were so lucky we were not hit by other cars when this happened. The mechanic said the inside sheered off inside the transmission. He showed US the…
Suspension
11 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 126,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was noticed that the trailing arm had failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the trailing arm had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure…
Clicking, squeaky, clunky noises in rear suspension. There is a jerk at 20mph, as you drive it keeps jerking as you pick up speed. Stability control system light keeps coming on even after I changed the wheel bearing.
Engine
9 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Engine cut off with result of loss of power steering and brakes. It happened and continues to happen in wet road condition, especially when going through the smallest of puddles. Resulting loss of any control over vehicle. Engine has kicked back on after a few seconds of uncontrollable coasting. So far I have avoided…
The vehicle will not heat the interior cabin when the engine is at idle. This causes the windshield to fog or fail to defrost and the passengers to be cold and uncomfortable and distracted while driving. This problem is common among Uplander vans.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Chevrolet Uplander recalls
Suspension: rear
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (28 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); stability control (21 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles); brakes (20 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 19, 2010 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Chevrolet Uplander?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Uplander model year since 2000, with 119 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.