2006 Chevrolet Uplander: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Lights · 120,000 miles · PA

Headlights will flicker while driving

Filed Jun 26, 2012 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · OR

Vehicle has occasional flickering headlights. There are other occasional electrical system problems that last for one day only, but all day, and the next day are gone, until they repeat, but only for one day, every time. These are: the radio will not work; the alarm audible signal and dash indicator light for the parking brake being on will sound when driving, even though parking brake is not on; and the rear heater fan will come on and stay on at high speed even though it is switched off at the dash. Have taken the van to two dealers and they could not duplicate. Took vehicle to dealer service manager while the rear fan was blowing on its own. He observed the problem, but I had to make an appointment for the next week, and then, of course, the fan was not blowing. I now open the fuse box under the hood and pull the rear heater blower fan fuse when this happens; and replace the fuse in the morning of the following day when (I know by now) the problem is corrected... Until the next time it happens again. The odd thing is that these three problems will only last for one day. But they will last the whole day. The parking brake alarm will sound sporadically at the start of the day, but will be a constant ringing while being driven as the day goes on. But the next day the problem is gone, until it happens again, weeks or months later.

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 Oct 18, 2008 · Electrical · FL

My 2006 chevy uplander has an intermittent electrical problem with the headlights and gas gauge, lights flicker or shut off, gas gauge will read near empty if van is parked on a hill facing downward .. It will read again if I add a small amount of gas..I would not trust the gauge..I see many people have the same two problem and gm has not issued a recall..both problem can be very hazardous in night time highway driving..

Filed Aug 28, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 80 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. Whenever the headlights are activated, the instrument panel lights will flicker and the headlights will eventually shut off. The contact also noticed that the power sliding doors will not open unless the vehicle is restarted after being turned off. The door failure occurs intermittently, but the headlight failure occurs each time they are in use. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but the failures are still occurring. The current mileage was 19,104 and failure mileage was 80.

Filed Jun 1, 2008 · Body · 20,000 miles · VA

Bought a 2006 uplander from royal chevrolet in richmond va. Vehicle was sold to us in july 2007 as new. Starting in oct-nov vehicle engine light comes on, in november tie rods and sway bars had to already be replaced, vehicle vibrates while sitting still,vehicle steering column creaks, clanks and screeches, vehicle sways to right and I have to "overdrive" to keep it on road safely, shakes while sitting still, rattling noise from right side back passenger area, headlight dim on their own while driving at night, rpms rev up with normal driving,gas reads empty with 1/4 tank in it and will not start if parked on downward incline. The only thing taken seriously was the tie rod and sway bars, they were fixed but van still shakes and does not feel safe. I wrote letters to the manufacturer and many weeks have gone by with no contact from them to help me fix my problems.

Filed Apr 19, 2008 · Electrical · 12,000 miles · GA

After I purchased the vehicle (nesmith chevrolet - hinesville), the first time driving it at night I noticed that the headlights and interior lights fluctuated when pressure was placed on the engine. When I took it back to the dealer, they said they could not duplicate. Problem still persists. It is very dangerous at night because some other drivers believe I am flashing at them, and in turn flash their high beams at me, by this time close to me causing me to have to take my eyes off the road. Other times giving large trucks the idea that I am giving them the ok to get back over in front of me, when in fact it isn't. None the less, it is very annoying to be driving down the road at night with the headlights and dash lights fluctuating while applying pressure on the engine. Still to this date nothing has been done.

Filed Jan 30, 2008 · Fuel system · 28,000 miles · NJ

Chevy uplander broke down in driveway. Dealer towed said it started fine for them but that the battery cells were low so they replaced the battery. They said it was ready to be picked up. On my way home from dealership the van completely shut off in the middle of a very busy highway. I managed to turn slightly but was stuck in the road for at least 10 minutes before police arrived. Dealer now thinks it is fuel pump however something is still draining battery. I am scared to drive this vehicle I got it brand new and already replaced steering rod first 14,000 miles. The van currently has 28,000 miles on it now. Since I got it I also had problems with headlights flickering on long trips. Interior lights and dashboard also flickers. Also once when I turned on to highway vehicle revved up and was hard to control.

Filed Jan 11, 2007 · Electrical · 25 miles · NY

Uplander has had numerous issues since purchase. The electrical issue is by far the worst. Headlight flickering, no interior lights and electrical shocks to persons existing the vehicle. Dealership replaced some alternator fuses or something, which took 3 hours and problem re-occurred the following day, still no interior lights. Vehicle has now been towed because of a thumping sound and it now appears the vehicle is leaning to the right--it is definitely lower in the front.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 2,400 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds, the head lights and the dash lights intermittently failed without warning. The dealer replaced the voltage regulator however this did not correct the problem.

Filed Apr 12, 2006 · Electrical · FL

2006 uplander mini cargo van head lights and dash light rapidly change intensity, or flutter. *ts the fluttering is distracting to oncoming traffic as well as to the driver of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The checked the vehicle's charging system and explained that the voltage was supposed to change because the vehicle is equipped with the newer advanced variable charge voltage regulator. This problem occurred regardless of the electrical system load (I.e. A/c on or off, bright light or dim).

Filed Mar 6, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 1,200 miles · IA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at night the headlights flickered upon accelerating or while driving uphill. The vehicle was seen by a dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic test but was unable to duplicate to the problem. Updated 3/22/2006 -