2006 Chevrolet Uplander electrical problems

Filed Jan 12, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · OR

This has happened several times me and my grand daughter are headed out shopping on highway 26 in oregon summit hiway the rig just shuts down ckicking the doors windows made funny noise and gas doesn't read full when full ,lights dime at night dash lights go out you have to wiggle the little dash board thing to make them go back on side mirrors won't adjust with panel in door ,and just this past week started doing same thing shut down come back on off by itself so had pulled starter,brand new battery and alternator all good this has to be an electrical issue this is extremely dangerous seeings how I live in the mountains on a very curvy roads

Filed Nov 29, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · PA

I looked up every problem an recall for the 2006 chevy uplander cause we bought the van when it had 40,000 miles since we got it it was in an out getting fixed the siding doors would just open the electrical was an is all messed up the back suspension makes a clicking sound we had to get a new transmission the steering knuckle broke are van has every problem an recall that is listed about this van but when I but the VIN it said that it has none that's bull it's has more then then even have listed this van was an is a lemon since we got it an everyone from the beginning didn't want to hear it now it broke down again the lights are going off an on, the temp shoot to hot an it shut off please help me an my wife we have three kids an this van is all we have we paid for almost everything out of pocket an now we can't to me gm should fix everything that is wrong with it an add the recalls that it has or is this the type of van they sell I just don't no how this much can go wrong with one van that has no recalls we where driving it when the steering went I don't no how we are still living an did not wreck same with tonight when all the lights inside an out just went off it was dark an my wife was driving with are three kids

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 Mar 14, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 129,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. While the vehicle was stationary, the fuel gauge stopped working and displayed "empty" even when the tank was filled with fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 129,000.

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 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 Mar 31, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 58,343 miles · PA

While driving the engine shut down. Was able to maintain control. Vehicle had to be shifted into neutral to be restarted. This is the third time that this has occurred.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 151,000 miles · FL

I purchased this vehicle from a private owner on 2/14/14. The dashboard lights do not work which is a problem at night, which means I can only drive it during the day and without it lighting up there are no codes available. I do not know how fast I am going on the highway, or if I am low on fuel, or in any other kind of danger. One evening I was on my way home from a family members house at night and it was raining and I was so afraid. I had no lights on the dashboard, so I had no idea how fast I was going. Also, a new battery was put in the van on 2/14/14, and on 2/17/14 the entire vehicle died on me in the hospital parking garage. I had to have it towed to a repair shop. They said that the battery was not supporting the electrical system in the car, even though it was the battery that was recommended by the vehicle manual. I travel a lot with my church and am so afraid that this vehicle is going to leave me stranded on the highway or worst. The wheels at times seem as though they are about to come off. I put two brand new tires on it when I purchased it. The tire company said the other two were okay, so why does it shake and feel as though they are coming off? The sliding door on the driver side does not open, and the radio lighting works sometimes and sometimes it doesn't. I was told not to use the radio because it causes the battery to run down... There are just too many problems with this fairly new vehicle. I am concerned about having an accident when the car suddenly shuts off, or the dashboard suddenly stops working in a rain storm or at night when I cannot see, or worst, being involved in an accident and trapped because the only way out is the passenger door on the driver's side that doesn't work... Or the wheels coming off while driving at 70 MPH. A recall of this vehicle is definitely needed!

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