Major Problems with 2008 Chevrolet Uplander Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Chevrolet Uplander

2008 Chevrolet Uplander AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 200 miles

2008 Chevrolet Uplander WHEELS Victims: 2 Mileage: 93233 miles

2008 Chevrolet Uplander LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Victims: 1 Mileage: 31000 miles

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL and SERVICE BRAKES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Uplander owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that the door open warning indicator remains illuminated. it fails...	24 ~ 63203 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL rental vehicle. "service stability system" warning came on. didn't think too much of it. we were about 2 hours away...	20 ~ 75651 miles
SERVICE BRAKES brakes intermittently apply themselves without warning. happened previous to this incident several times at lower speeds. i'm not sure if...	13 ~ 81610 miles
POWER TRAIN 2008 chevrolet uplander with transmission problems. consumer states when he went down a slight down hill grade he went down...	11 ~ 48741 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE 1 opened drivers side rear door at day care.. closed door and it feel to the ground. the silver piece...	10 ~ 41000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE driving at 30 mph vehicle overheated. stopped van turned it off and then restarted after it had time to...	9 ~ 34590 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while driving my truck my children would smell gas very strong odor inside of the car it was so strong...	8 ~ 72636 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that the door open warning indicator remains illuminated. it fails...	8 ~ 34608 miles
STEERING there is a noise in the steering column as you turn the steering wheel. i have 2008 uplander and my...	7 ~ 88621 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. while driving approximately 45 mph the contact swerved off the roadway to...	7 ~ 24314 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER right back passenger door wouldn't close properly 3 days after purchase took it in for adjustment. 2 years later during...	6 ~ 41218 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2008 chevrolet uplander with transmission problems. consumer states when he went down a slight down hill grade he went down...	6 ~ 38950 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that when driving over bumps at various speeds the...	5 ~ 127198 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE right back passenger door wouldn't close properly 3 days after purchase took it in for adjustment. 2 years later during...	5 ~ 68376 miles
ENGINE the check engine light has come on and stayed on since this date. it was a fleet car that was...	5 ~ 50016 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i've been having problems with my 2008 chevrolet uplander van which is equipped with the chevrolet "drive by wire" throttle....	4 ~ 98639 miles
WHEELS i have a 2008 chevy uplander which has developed a severe banging of the rear axle through the rear tailing...	4 ~ 69823 miles
SEAT BELTS the drivers side seat belt started going slack about a year ago but i could take up the tension by...	4 ~ 34500 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM right back passenger door wouldn't close properly 3 days after purchase took it in for adjustment. 2 years later during...	4 ~ 80240 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES right back passenger door wouldn't close properly 3 days after purchase took it in for adjustment. 2 years later during...	2 ~ 30200 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING third brake light lens broken at attaching points. water leaking in on wiring. noticed cracks on most all uplanders i	2 ~ 36500 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING driving at 30 mph vehicle overheated. stopped van turned it off and then restarted after it had time to...	2 ~ 28750 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph the rear end of...	1 ~ 225000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY this vehicle is suffering an intermittent driver information center notification... stating .... check abs brake system check traction control system...	1 ~ 84795 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. after the contact activated the cruise control at 15 mph the vehicle...	1 ~ 110000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY the rear hatch window exploded out of the van last night (8-19-2012). i got in moved van 10 feet turned...	1 ~ 61399 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that while driving 28 mph she applied the brakes...	1 ~ 70000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the vehicle will not heat the interior cabin when the engine is at idle. this causes the windshield to fog...	1 ~ 52000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2008 chevrolet uplander. consumer writes in regards to cracked rotors wiring harness and wheel sensor replacements issues. *smd the consumer	1
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2008 chevrolet uplander. consumer writes in regards to cracked rotors wiring harness and wheel sensor replacements issues. *smd the consumer	1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2008 chevrolet uplander. consumer writes in regards to cracked rotors wiring harness and wheel sensor replacements issues. *smd the consumer	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that the traction control and electronic stability warning indicators...	1 ~ 68560 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. while driving 15 mph down a hill the vehicle stalled and was able...	1 ~ 17800 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact observed a defect with the interior overhead center console light located...	1 ~ 30000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that both washer pumps have a hole in them and...	1 ~ 48000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION i own a 2008 chevrolet uplander which displays a "service engine light" when driving in rain or snow on trips...	1 ~ 27000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. while driving 30 mph the vehicle made a loud noise vibrated and shook....	1 ~ 4000 miles
TIRES these are state fleet vehicles we have purchased over 98 of these uplanders and have had problems with the front	1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC these are state fleet vehicles we have purchased over 98 of these uplanders and have had problems with the front	1
SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that the back seat of his vehicle was modified and...	1 ~ 4 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT driving at 30 mph vehicle overheated. stopped van turned it off and then restarted after it had time to...	1 ~ 5500 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY driving at 30 mph vehicle overheated. stopped van turned it off and then restarted after it had time to...	1 ~ 5500 miles

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