2006 Chevrolet Uplander body problems

Filed Nov 13, 2023 · Body · 200,050 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and noticed that the rear driver’s side door had intermittently became inoperable. The check fuel cap warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle had not repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 200,050. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Sep 29, 2021 · Body · 14,200 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated while having the vehicle serviced at an independent mechanic, she was informed of a unibody construction failure, and that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not repairable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Body, Transmission · WI

Less than 150,00 miles we needed a brake job done on our van and was told by the repair shop and I quote"the vehicle is so rotted and needs to be junked.the brakes are not unsafe. It seems to me that my 1995 chevy c1500 would have fallen apart a long time ago. I have over 250,000 miles on it

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Body · 106,008 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. While driving at any speed, the vehicle made an unusual noise. The doors failed to open and close easily, especially the front doors. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire frame was rusted out and separated, compromising the integrity of the frame. The dealer also stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,008.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 61,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. While driving highway speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise under the vehicle and noticed a bar hanging under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower front body tie bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Body · 87,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH making a right turn, the driver side sliding door suddenly open causing the warning alarm to activate in the vehicle. The contact indicated that the problem had occurred on multiple occasions. Also, the contact indicated while the vehicle was parked and after closing the sliding doors on either side, the doors would erroneously unlatch and open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 4,500 miles · TX

Sliding doors would start to automatically open on road and later on freeway. Now, when wear seat belt it catches on seat control and starts to move seat.

Filed Jan 22, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 25,000 miles · MI

The rear power doors on my 2006 uplander have constantly needed service. There have been times the door alarm goes off when the door is not actually open, we have to pull over and reset the doors by opening and closing them. The roller bearings have been replaced twice on the drivers slider. Both doors have been serviced at least 10 times for improper closing, faulty sensor alarm dinging even when the doors are closed, sometimes it takes many attempts for the doors to close. The driver side door almost came completely off when the roller bearings broke. These doors are unsafe and beyond defective.

Filed Aug 1, 2012 · Body · 71,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that the rear sliding door on the driver's side occasionally opened automatically. The dealer was notified and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for inspection. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 71,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2012 · Body, Electrical · 4,200 miles · FL

I bought my uplander at dealership milage was at 24,000. The door would open and not close we finally got this fixed I hope. Just yesterday at milage 45,000 we had to replace tie rod on passenger side. Found out that it did not have grease pin on it called manufactor and they say someone had to have replaced it. I do not believe it had ever been replaced and this is what is causing tire wear and vibrations in the uplanders which also could cause accidents even deaths. Also when driving all lights will go off until you hit brakes I have had diagnotics checked to see if anything would show up. Nothing does. So this is a major concern also . There seems to be the same problems listed from almost everyone and some of these things could cost consumers their life or their families. While I like the uplander I am concerned that the safety issues are not being handled by manufactor and no one seems to care. What will it take to make this vehicle safe.