2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
195
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
The 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER has received a total of 195 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (25 complaints), Electronic Stability Control Esc (20 complaints), and Service Brakes (13 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER, potentially affecting up to 5,375 vehicles.
Recall 10V110000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 5,375 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
195 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The front passenger seat belt is frayed. When I went to the GM dealer to have it replaced I was advised that was not possible that the belt is no longer available. The seat belts are required by law (a safety item) so I doubt that they are allowed to discontinue. When I looked online I found GM parts on several websites and also this belt available for purchase. So why is a Dealer informing people that they cannot be replaced? This vehicle only has 81,000 miles on it.
I think my trailing arm on the rear suspension are coming loose
safety issue becomes whenever noise from under carriage as if as trailing arms are out of order notice problems whenever roll over small bumps in the road or uneven pavement
safety issue becomes whenever noise from under carriage as if as trailing arms are out of order notice problems whenever roll over small bumps in the road or uneven pavement
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the rear end and front passenger’s side of the vehicle would vibrate with an abnormal, clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The ABS warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the rear suspension trailing arm was defective and needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 10V110000 (Suspension) which he linked to the failure however, the Vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 209,000.
Safety Rating for the 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
General Motors, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
G-169328 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12191A - Special Coverage (released in phases - this is release of final phase). Vehicles may have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack. If either of these ports develop a crack, fuel will leak from the area. A fuel...
PIC4707D — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have at times the XM Traffic or Weather for the local area takes several minutes to update and may read "NO DATA" or "UPDATING" during that time. Technician should be advised that Traffic and Weather data from local...
PIP4363 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH ENGINE IDLE, MISFIRE (DTC P0300) OR NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *NJ UPDATED 6/11/10. *PE
PIP4345 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND DTC P0011, P0016, P0300. EQUIPPED WITH 3.5L LZE, LZ4 (VIN CODES K, N) AND 3.9L LZ9, LZG, LGD ENGINE (VIN CODES 1, 3, W). *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET UPLANDER
- 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER — 293 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER — 275 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER — 155 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER (current)
- 2009 CHEVROLET UPLANDER — 5 complaints
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