2006 Chevrolet Uplander: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 189,900 miles · MO

Our ABS light is on bought it that way lady said she had the ABS hub replaced but it still won't go off. Sometimes when your driving the traction control trying to kick in but in the middle of the road or highway is not the place for your car to jerk out of no where scaring the crap out of you especially when your surrounded by cars on all sides.these 2 lights stay on they will not go off I don't feel I should have to go through all of thy his again because of a manufacturer mess up. This has happened more than once but I'll list the last time below.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 110,011 miles · OH

Brake pads have to be replaced twice a year. We just replaced pads, rotors, calipers and now ABS light stays on. Yesterday afternoon brakes locked up while exiting a parking lot. This morning brakes locked up while about to enter main highway and now "service brake system" light is also on. Vehicle fails to start at times unless gas pedal is pressed, fuel gauge bounces from full to empty daily. Check engine light stays on and code reads check gas cap. Cap has been replaced. Check gas cap light also comes on, cd player reads disc read error, rear turn signals short out annually.

Filed May 24, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 50,000 miles · NC

Ignition switch will not start engine periodically...stuck in key switch. Have to start vehicle inbetween drive and neutral. Have to roll backwards in vehicle while trying to get gear in drive can only park with vehicle front end at upward slant or vehicle will not start at all. Abs light on and off all the time. Do not know if uplander van is a suburban or not, so not sure if on list provided on this form. This been going on for years, and I was told it was a known problem by others, but have not had the ability to get it fixed purchase vehicle in pinehurst north carolina thank you

Filed Jul 15, 2013 · Electrical · 169,543 miles · OR

1) multiple occurrences of a) check theft system alarm dings and lights up b) all other trouble lights on instrument panel flash on and off c) after few mins the entire instrument panel becomes inoperable including the mileage and AC will also go off...no RPM, no fuel ind no temp no oil pressure..all this will stay off until car is left off for few mins then it all repeats itself over and over. D) this all makes this vehicle dangerous as there is no speed indicator or any other necessary gauges..also the ABS, air bag etc may or may not work correctly

Filed Jul 13, 2013 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 85,000 miles · FL

Brakes make loud noise, then ABS and service traction control lights appear on dash.

Filed Feb 29, 2012 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 20,000 miles · AZ

Our 2006 chevy uplander first starting having problems at about 20,000 miles when our tires (continental brand that came installed on brand new vehicle from dealer) needed to be replaced due to severe cupping on all 4 tires. We were told it was an alignment issue, so we had the tires replaced and had a 4 wheel alignment. Tires needed to be replaced again at 45,000 miles due to same cupping issue. Again, another 4 wheel alignment was performed. Fuel sensor was reading empty on a full tank of gas and the float was replaced at 16,000 miles. Now at 50,000 miles, sensor reads consistently empty again on a full tank of gas. Severe rattling/vibration from under the vehicle at highway speeds that resonates from between the front driver and passenger seats. (possibly e-brake cable or heat shield?) both front and rear shocks and struts needed to be replaced at 54,000 miles. There is a severe issue concerning the steering. When turning either left or right steering has some slop. The rack and pinion need to be replaced. The electronic stability control sensor, ABS sensor, and traction control sensor all illuminate at random times while normal driving is occurring.

Filed Jan 10, 2012 · Body, Brakes · GA

1st the check engine light keeps coming on and when put on diagnostic code came back po463. The van wouldn't pass emissions and when you fill up with gas it would say it was empty. There's a loud popping noise sounds like at axle. It does this after you stop at red lights. I was told this had to do with axle and could brake and cause fatal accident, the ABS light keeps coming on and the braking system scared me to death. The doors constantly chime or ding and the doors will open going down the road. I was so upset because I have to transport my elderly aunt and two children and before I was about to pay to have all this fixed I decided to check out recall. I am so shocked that you can look this up online and they are 1000 documented complaints on all the same problems but yet no recalls. Is it going to take people getting killed to do this. I am praying for something less tragic and trying to save these precious lives. There is research and lawsuits that the chevrolet uplanders have a lot of these problems from 2005 to 2008 especially with the doors and like me everyone gets annoyed and unplugs them and have to use them manually but why should we when are still paying for automatic doors. This van is truly unsafe and a lemon. I pray to god everyday to keep me safe while driving and have told my husband if I die while driving this vehicle he should sue!!! Updated 01/17/12 *bf the consumer stated gm called and asked her to bring the van in for a diagnostic test. They stated she would have to pay for the test. The fuel sensor was replaced in 2006. However, the consumer stated it had to be replaced again. They also aligned the doors in 2008 which was proof of an ongoing problem. Updated 01/18/12

Filed Mar 1, 2011 · Body, Brakes · 14,873 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. While driving approximately 5 MPH on normal road conditions, the anti-lock braking system began to fully engage for a brief moment unexpectedly. The contact stated that the traction control, ABS and vehicle stability control warning indicators would illuminate intermittently. In addition, the driver and passenger automatic sliding door would not operate properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer numerous times for the failures where the sliding doors, steering shaft, yaw sensor, sir module and hub bearings were replaced yet all except the sliding door failure recurred. Most recently, the contact stated that when driving the automatic sliding door chime would activate continuously. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 14,873.

Filed Dec 22, 2010 · Body, Brakes · 60,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was parked on an incline, the fuel level indicator would display that the fuel tank was empty and the vehicle would not start. In addition, the brakes were worn prematurely, the ABS warning light would illuminate intermittently, both driver and passenger sliding doors were malfunctioned and the headlights would fail intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times in regards to the failure but to no avail. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Brakes · 37,000 miles · FL

1. Normal driving, surface streets, urban/suburban area. No crash or injury at this time. 2. Anti-lock brake system failed, warning light displayed, brakes still functional, noticeable difference in handling and brake performance during regular street-level driving. 3. Advised by chevy dealership 'electronic brake control module' (ebcm) malfunctioned/broke, resulting in loss of ABS function. Dealership recommends replacement.

Filed Aug 21, 2009 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · VA

Service ABS light stays on.we have had the van in for service now over seven times for this problem,the last one being today...08/21/2009. It still is not fixed. It occurs when we have three people in the van with the third sitting behind the driver. Numerous sensors, hubs, and wiring harness' have been replaced but the problem is not fixed.

Filed Aug 5, 2009 · Driver assistance · 29,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that the service traction control light, ABS light, and stabilizer light constantly illuminate in the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced it twice. They claimed to have repaired the issue, but the failure still persists. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that the contact must pay for the repair. The failure mileage was 29,000 and current mileage was 53,000.