Chevrolet Uplander Complaints (2008)

119 consumer complaints on file.

#10340926July 1, 2010
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE OPENED ON THEIR OWN AT VARIOUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES. THE GM MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A REPRESENTATIVE IS EXPECTED TO INSPECT THE FAILURE AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT WAS NOT TOLD WHEN THE CHEVROLET INSPECTOR WILL DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 31,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10341029July 1, 2010
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
RIGHT BACK PASSENGER DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE PROPERLY 3 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE; TOOK IT IN FOR ADJUSTMENT. 2 YEARS LATER, DURING WHICH MY BABY WAS SITTING NEXT TO THAT DOOR, THE LATCH FAILED AND THE DOOR WAS INOPERABLE. LATCH WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED. FUEL/OXYGEN INJECTOR FAILURE 3 TIMES; WAITING ON A PART. TAKEN IN FOR SQUEALING BRAKES 3 TIMES; WAS TOLD THE BRAKE PADS WERE ON RECALL. 2 YEARS LATER, I'M STILL WAITING ON THE BRAKE PADS. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE TROUBLE TWICE, STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE TWICE, SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS ON A REGULAR BASIS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON A REGULAR BASIS; EACH TIME IT IS TAKEN TO MECHANIC. I'VE BEEN TOLD TO IGNORE THE PROBLEMS IF THE WARNING GOES OFF THE NEXT TIME I START THE CAR, AND TO ONLY BRING IT IN IF THE WARNINGS GO ON AND OFF A FEW TIMES. A FEW TIMES THE MECHANIC HAS SAID THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT, BUT THE WARNING LIGHTS KEEP COMING BACK ON. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10336311June 14, 2010
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE:BODY
1 OPENED DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR AT DAY CARE.. CLOSED DOOR AND IT FEEL TO THE GROUND. THE SILVER PIECE THAT SLID ON THE TRACK ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY BROKE OFF. I GO INSIDE THE CAR TO CALL ASSISTANCE AFTER PICKING THE DOOR UP AND PUTTING IT IN A RESTIN POSITION ON THE CAR. I GET INSIDE AND THE DOORS LOCK AND WILL NOT OPEN I COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. I GO TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIX IT MAKING ME PAY FOR ONLY HALF OF THE PART AND NO LABOR. I GO PICK UP MY CHILDREN AND THE DOOR THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE FIXED WILL NOT SHUT COMPLETELY BUT LOCKS AND MY DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN BECAUSE IT IS LOCKING ITS SELF. MY CHILDREN WERE STUCK IN THE CAR IN HOT TEXAS WEATHER WITH OUT AIRCONDITIONING. LUCKILY THE DOOR OPENED AFTER A MINUTE OR SO OF MY PULLING AND UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE DOOR. THIS WAS VERY SCARY FOR TWO REASON WHAT IF THE DOOR FALLS OFF WHILE IM DRIVING AND WHAT IF I CANT GET MY KIDS OUT ! I WILL BE TAKING IT BACK IN THE MORNING VUT IT WAS VERY SCARY. 2 TWICE 3 NEW PIECE AND HINGE PUT ON SLIDING DOOR. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10331343May 20, 2010
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF A CHILD PASSENGER PUSHED THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND IT CLOSED ON THE CHILD'S FINGERS. THREE OF THE CHILD'S FINGERS WERE FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT AN INVESTIGATOR WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 31,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#10330352May 13, 2010
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WITH A DOWN HILL SLOP AND AT AN ANGLE. THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL MADE CONTACT WITH THE ROAD FIRST AND THEN THE RIGHT. AS THE BACK WHEELS MADE CONTACT WITH THE ROAD THE STABILIZER CONTROL CAME ON AND AS I STARTED TO ACCELERATE EITHER THE TRANS OR THE BRAKES LOCKED UP THROWING EVERY ONE FORWARD INTO THEIR SEAT BELTS THE ONLY WAY TO DISENGAGE WHAT EVER WAS LOCKED UP WAS TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY OFF AND RESTART THE CAR THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM HAPPENED IN MAY OF 2008. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10329312May 7, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10311997February 19, 2010
INTERIOR LIGHTING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. THE CONTACT OBSERVED A DEFECT WITH THE INTERIOR OVERHEAD CENTER CONSOLE LIGHT; LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSOLE LIGHT WAS EXTREMELY HOT TO TOUCH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED FOR THE MALFUNCTION AT THIS TIME. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10306171February 4, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE A 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER LS MINIVAN. WHEN DRIVING IN WET WEATHER WHEN I HAVE TO DRIVE THROUGH STANDING WATER, SUCH AS IN AN INTERSECTION, I LOOSE ALL POWER. ESPECIALLY THE POWER STEERING. I ALSO GET A "CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE" ALERT ON MY DASHBOARD. IN A FEW MOMENTS THE POWER WILL RETURN. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THROUGH ANY STANDING WATER. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE INTO THE CHEVROLET DEALER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, DEFECTIVE OR OUT OF PLACE. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10304440February 3, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LENS BROKEN AT ATTACHING POINTS. WATER LEAKING IN ON WIRING. NOTICED CRACKS ON MOST ALL UPLANDERS I HAVE LOOKED AT IN PARKING LOTS AND SHOPPING CENTERS. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10301837January 22, 2010
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH WASHER PUMPS HAVE A HOLE IN THEM AND FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID BEGAN LEAKING ON THE GROUND. A LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH OF THE WASHER PUMPS. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED; THEREFORE, THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. UPDATED 2/22/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH WASHER PUMPS HAD HOLES IN THEM. UPDATED 06/11/10
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10297839January 2, 2010
POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION:FRONT
I OWN A 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER WHICH DISPLAYS A "SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT" WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR SNOW, ON TRIPS MORE THAN AN HOUR IN LENGTH. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON MORE THAN TWELVE OCCASIONS, AND HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THREE DEALERS UNDER WARRANTY FOR REPAIR. DIAGNOSES INCLUDE WRONG GAS CAP, WIRING HARNESS SHORT CIRCUIT, MAF FAILURE, FUEL INJECTOR FOULING, AIR FILTER BLOCKAGE, ETC. NONE OF THESE DIAGNOSES HAVE PROVEN CORRECT, AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE LAST DEALER I TOOK IT TO TOLD ME THE PROBLEM ISN'T SERIOUS, "THE ENGINE LIGHT JUST MEANS THAT IT DOESN'T MEET SMOG REQUIREMENTS." MY STATE REQUIRES ECHECK BEFORE I CAN REGISTER THE VEHICLE, WHICH MEANS THAT I CAN'T GET TAGS FOR THE VEHICLE WHEN THEY EXPIRE THIS YEAR. GENERAL MOTORS REFUSES TO CONSIDER ANY OTHER OPTIONS FOR RESOLVING THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE TOLD ME I HAVE TO GO BACK TO THE DEALER 50, 100 TIMES, AS MANY AS NECESSARY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I CANNOT CONTINUE TO TAKE TIME OFF WORK AND LOSE USE OF THE CAR IF THEY CANNOT FIX IT. I HAVE MADE AT LEAST TWELVE TRIPS FOR THESE TWO PROBLEMS AND DESPITE GENERAL MOTORS OPINION, I THINK THAT IS MORE THAN REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO FIX THE CAR. I ALSO HAVE A NOISE IN THE SUSPENSION WHICH POSES A SAFETY RISK BUT DOES NOT PREVENT ME FROM REGISTERING THE CAR. THEY HAVE ALSO BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM OR DETERMINE THE SOURCE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10293363November 24, 2009
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
OUR 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER VAN IS UTILIZED TO DELIVER CAMPUS MAIL. THIS PAST WEEK THE CARRIER HAND WAS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR WHILE UNLOADING/LOADING MAIL. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO MAJOR DAMAGE DONE TO HER HAND BUT THAT MAY NOT BE THE CASE THE NEXT TIME. THERE ARE NO LOCKING POSITION ON THE TWO SLIDING SIDE DOORS. WE HAVE TO PARK ON INCLINES. THIS ACCIDENT MAY HAPPEN AGAIN. I HAVE AN OLDER VAN AND IT HAS A LOCKING MECHANISM. WHY WASN'T A LOCKING MECHANISM PLACE ON THE SLIDING SIDE DOORS. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10268521May 12, 2009
SEATS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK SEAT OF HIS VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED AND WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY BACK AND FORWARD AS IT SHOULD. WHENEVER THE DRIVER DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PASSENGER IN THE BACK SEAT WILL COME FORWARD AND FALL OUT OF THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE SERVICE MANAGER RODE IN THE BACK SEAT. HE STATED THAT IT WAS UNSAFE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING EVER SINCE THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE LAST YEAR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10263153March 26, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC, TIRES
THESE ARE STATE FLEET VEHICLES WE HAVE PURCHASED OVER 98 OF THESE UPLANDERS AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES AND THE DRIVER'S TIRE GOING FLAT ON OVER 33 OF THESE VEHICLES. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10261625March 12, 2009
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE, VIBRATED, AND SHOOK. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES HESITATED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE STABILITY CONTROL TRACTION INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SIX TIMES AND THE DIAGNOSTIC LOCATED THE FAILURE CODE AT THE STABILITY CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER SENT A TECHNICIAN TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, BUT HE WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10258171February 10, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR OPEN WARNING INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED. IT FAILS TO DIM AND HIDES OTHER INFORMATION ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL AND SHE COULD CALL THE GM MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT CALLED GM AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE ISS 23,100. UPDATED 03/04/09. *LJ THE DOOR OPEN WARNING SYSTEM DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY/ WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTE WITH THE DOOR OPENED, THE MESSAGE REMAINED ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED. THE ONLY WAY TO CLEAR THE MESSAGE WAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT. THE PARKING BRAKE MESSAGE ALSO ILLUMINATED. UPDATED 03/04/09. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10236347July 30, 2008
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
RENTAL VEHICLE. "SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM" WARNING CAME ON. DIDN'T THINK TOO MUCH OF IT. WE WERE ABOUT 2 HOURS AWAY FROM CLOSEST RENTAL FACILITY SO WE CONTINUED TO DRIVE - NOT GOING TOO FAST. VAN HAS LESS THAN 4,000 MILES ON IT. ALL OF A SUDDEN... JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD NOT TOUCHING THE BRAKES AT ALL.... GOING ABOUT 30MPH.... THE BRAKES CAME ON. WE WEREN'T SURE IF IT WAS BRAKES ON ALL 4 WHEELS OR JUST CERTAIN ONES. WE SCREECHED - NOT US, THE TIRES, THEN IT RELEASED AND THE WARNING CAME BACK ON. THE WARNING DID GO AWAY EVERYTIME WE TURNED THE CAR OFF. AT THAT POINT, WE CONTINUED TO DRIVE, BUT KEPT IT UNDER 25MPH THE REST OF THE WAY BACK. THEY ARE SENDING OUT A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE TO US, AND TOWING THIS ONE BACK. THANK YOU! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10231940June 22, 2008
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
DRIVING AT 30 MPH, VEHICLE OVERHEATED. STOPPED VAN, TURNED IT OFF, AND THEN RESTARTED AFTER IT HAD TIME TO COOL DOWN. RETURNED HOME DRIVING AT 20 MPH (2.4 MILES) WITH THE VEHICLE OVERHEATING 3 TIMES DURING THAT DRIVE. VEHICLE TOWED TO SERVICE GARAGE AND FOUND: FAN BLADE BROKEN RADIATOR CORE DAMAGED-ENTIRE RADIATOR REPLACED HEAD GASKETS RE-TOOLED THIS HAS NOT RECURRED 2. PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR HAS FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES-WOULD NOT CLOSE, AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT OPEN. (THIS CONTINUES TO RECUR) SERVICE CENTER FOUND: SENSORS NEEDED REPLACED MOTOR NEEDED REPLACED DRIVE BELT REPLACED INSIDE PANEL REPLACED 3. WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY SERVICE CENTER FOUND: RELAY SWITCH REPLACED MOTOR REPLACED. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10228515May 22, 2008
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES WHEN HE WENT DOWN A SLIGHT DOWN HILL GRADE, HE WENT DOWN THE GRADE ON AN ANGLE. THE RIGHT WHEEL CONTACTED THE ROAD BEFORE THE LEFT WHEEL. *KB AS THE CONSUMER STARTED TO ACCELERATE, HE HEARD THE STABILITY CONTROL ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY PITCHED FORWARD 3 OR 4 TIMES. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED EITHER THE TRANSMISSION WAS LOCKING UP OR THE FRONT BRAKES WERE LOCKING ON. THE CONSUMER REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STARTED TO GO FORWARD. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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