2005 Chevrolet Uplander: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Electrical · 124,000 miles · IN

I was stopped at a stop sign when all of a sudden the instrument panel quit working no lights no gauges,,and I heard a scratching slash crackling noise coming from the speaker on drivers front side ..the panel lights came back on and it had all these warnings saying service engine soon,service ABS system,service theft protection system,change oil soon,service vehicle soon....the heater was still on thou? And the van was still running...scared me to death I had my 3 grandkids 11yrs,,14mths.,,and 4mths.,,old with me I thought we was fixing to stranded out in the 38 degree weather..... I didn't know what the heck was going on and it has done it several times since then I now gotta pay someone to fix or figure out what is going on.....and sometimes when I try to start it the engine lite comes on but no power what so ever no instrument lights at all just that one little engine lite comes on....any help would be great...?

Filed Nov 2, 2011 · Electrical · 5,000 miles · NY

This 2005 chevy uplander has had electrical problems since I took it off the showroom floor, from all lights flashing interior dash and exterior as well. Fuel system lights as well as just about every other failure warnings inside this vehicle, to no fuel just after fill up, to service ABS system and door opens on and off since I owned it, every time I brought it in for service they told me that it needs to be happening at that time otherwise they cant fix it!! Just now after seeing all the complaints about this poor made piece of s..it. I had to have my head examined to buy this car off the lease I had. As the only owner of the car I know its not my lack of maintenance cause the problems, its the multi billion dollar gm should be held accountable for this. Someone please help us with this issue, and bail us out just like gm has been, were just average people trying to get by.

Filed Jan 13, 2011 · Brakes, Locks · 125,000 miles · PA

Abs light came on after brakes were replaced by chevrolet mechanic. Took back and was told needed new front wheel hub. Hub was replaced at our expense, and ABS light was reset by chevrolet certified mechanic. Abs light came back on before left the parking lot, but mechanic said it was okay and he wouldn't worry about it. Left on vacation the next day. Newly replaced brakes made horrible grinding noises all throughout trip. Also began getting intermittent brake warning light, and "service brake system" and "service ABS system" warnings. Crawled under vehicle and found wires to the new wheel hub were broken at wheel hub. Wires were for the wheel rotation sensor, as it was improperly installed. Replaced wheel hub again at our expense, because chevrolet certified mechanic said first hub wasn't installed improperly, but also said the only way the wires could have become torn would be if it had been installed improperly. Abs light and brake light were out for about one (1) week. Second replacement hub and wiring are still intact, but still have continuous ABS light and intermittent brake light as well as previously mentioned warnings. Different chevrolet certified mechanic says there is nothing to worry about, only problem is that ABS system will not function, but brakes will still work as if no ABS system were on the vehicle. Also had the same problem with the continuous ABS light on a different chevrolet vehicle. If chevy can't make the ABS system work after the brakes are worked on, why continue with the extra expense of putting them on? I now have two(2) chevrolet ABS systems that their certified mechanics say are in tip top condition, only problem is neither system works. Also, regarding the 2005 uplander, the driver's side sliding door will not shut properly, resulting in constant warning chimes every time the door is used. Again, chevy mechanics say nothing is wrong with the door or the system. Maybe chevy should get out of the car business!

Filed Feb 19, 2010 · Brakes · 63,200 miles · IN

I have a 2005 chevrolet uplander van and my anti-lock brake system failed on me. It kept sticking and would brake on its own and then when I needed the ABS system to work it did not. I only had the ABS service light show up after it failed to work on snow. Upon taking it in to the dealer, it was determined that the sensor detection failed and needed replacing. Have researched and other uplander owners are having same issues.

Filed Feb 15, 2010 · Brakes, Suspension · 70,200 miles · MD

The ABS light on the vehicle came on while driving. The light started going on and off regularly so the vehicle was brought in to the dealer for service. The dealer said the front wheel hub bearings needed to be replaced but these were not covered under warranty. Both front wheel hub bearings were replaced at our own expense but then the light started going on and off again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and this time they said the computer & wiring system was bad and needed to be replaced. The dealer also indicated that this had been a recurring problem on this model but not enough consumers were affected to generate a recall so we would have to pay for this repair ourselves as well. The dealer has instructed us that it is dangerous to operate the vehicle until the repairs are made.

Filed Jul 11, 2008 · Electrical, Locks · 3,000 miles · MO

This complaint covers many components of the chevy uplander that has spanned over the three years that we have owned the van. All problems are "unable to be diagnosed" by dealerships and chevy refuses to help us. I have been in contact with chevy from about the second time that the van went to the shop for electrical problems. We have had electrical problems that vary from the lights flickering to the fans output changing to the radio not allowing you to program in a station on one preset button, we are also currently having an ABS issue and have had a non gm mechanic look at the van and said it is ok. The passenger side auto sliding door does not always automatically open and sometimes does not close either, when you manually shut it will open by itself several times before it stays shut. We are currently and have for some time had a problem with starting the van this is also something that "can't be diagnosed" it has been looked at many times. The problems happens about 15-20 times a week. We did purchase the extended warranty on the van and it is now about up and I am at a loss as to what to do because nobody wants to help even though it is clear I am not the only one . Please let me know if there is any other way to fight this. The drivers sliding door doesn't always unlock either unless done by hand.

Filed Jun 26, 2008 · Brakes · 26,773 miles · FL

This is a complaint....no accident has taken place at this point. 2005 chevy uplander purchased new from maroone chevrolet took van into deal of pembroke pines florida on march 17, 2008. Abs system issues on star diagnostic reports sent monthly advising to check ABS system. 12/05/07 (mileage 26773) . 12/31/07 (mileage 27853) {27853 re-route harness warranty checked for codes found code c0035 passed in history. Checked for bulletins found docid #2006283. Performed bulletin as further precaution re-routed harness and secured from any chaffing, and rubbing, verified repair,ok. 3 hr wire repair} 01/31/08 (mileage 28260).. Operating to factory specs...lno codes stored in system} 03/04/08 (mileage 30083) took van into dealership to check out system {30083 wheel speed sensor warr diagnose by tech to replace wheel hub, removed/replace front wheel hub, verified repair..ok at this time, also ness to replace brake position sensor due to failure code, removed/replace brake position sensor, ok at this time} 03/07/08 (mileage 30118) {left front wheel speed sensor harness internal open h2531 harness, wheel speed sensor jumper wiring (ABS) front left replace. 30146 left front wheel speed sensor harness internal open warr called tac. Case #10185701 was told to thoroughly inspect left front sensor harness, upon inspec found harness had internal failure. Removed/ replaced left front wheel speed sensor harness, ok at this time} 03/24/08 (mileage 30532) this was initiated by gm because I submitted a motor vehicle defect notification. Final attempt repair. {n6608 wiring an.or connector emissions system repair/replace. 30540 wire repair per tac warr called tac. Case #10185701 was informed to replace the remaining harness from ebcm to speed sensor, performed repair} I pray to god that my brakes work every time I am in the car.