2006 Chevrolet Uplander suspension problems

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Suspension · 62,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. While driving 20 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v110000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to rydell chevrolet (located at 1325 e san marnan dr, waterloo, ia 50702, (319) 433-4871) to be diagnosed, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 62,000.

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 Jul 24, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 27,009 miles · OH

Soon after the purchase of the van I had a problem with to much play in the steering and noise in the front end. I took it back to the dealer and they said they could not verify the problem, so we went back numerous times ,finally in 4-20133 they replaced the steering shaft. It seem to be okay for a while but after driving about 2000 miles it was loose again. My warranty has ended so the dealer says I have to pay for another shaft. How many times should this be replaced to be considered safe? Has anyone else had this complaint?

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Driver assistance, Steering · 89,900 miles · MD · crash

A deer ran across the road. In an effort to avoid a collision, my wife swerved but the vehicle began to spin around and she could not control it by counter steering. My wife struck a post sideway on driver side. The vehicle was declared a total lost by california insurance who has the vehicle.

Filed Mar 16, 2013 · Fuel system, Lights · 63,000 miles · GA

I bought this van around 2010,the mileage was around 60,000. The first thing I noticed was the light. I was pulled out by the police about my light. I went straight to auto zone and changed it. I have changed my bulbs more than twenty times. I got warnings. Secondly, my remote control have been acting out. I changed the battery several times. It will work for only few hours and stop. I started locking my doors manually,only the passenger door is left to control the button. The worst experience that LED me to file this report is the fuel tank and the steering wheel. My van had stopped more than twenty times without warning,each time I bought gas and it will start working. The last experience is still frightening to me. I was driving on a highway at 55m/hr my gauge was showing just below half tank,all of a sudden my van accelerated and sound went off,I immediately made a left turn on a green light to a street that went down the hill. I could not control my van no more,I turned off the key and it went to a stopped with a bang noise. Fire fighters were around that area,they immediately rushed to help and suggested I buy gas which I did and my van started working again.I approached somebody using the same type of van,she said she experienced same issues several times. My daughter had an accident with this van once,I begin to wonder what might have caused it although she said another driver caused it and fled,now even if my gas is showing full tank I will make sure I still buy more.I am scared to give my van to my children to drive.I escaped accident more than four times because of the same issue.I don't drink,never smoke, I use my van mainly to work.recently the rod that holds the tire don't know the name just broke into two without any reason.I was just trying to reverse and I noticed my van will not move. Came down and I saw that. I just replaced my tail light few days ago.

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.

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 Jun 20, 2011 · Suspension · 29,400 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds and attempting a turn in either direction, the vehicle would lock hesitate and become resistant to turning. The vehicle was inspected by both the dealer and an independent mechanic who advised that the hub assembly would need to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure continuously recurred for three years and the vehicle had been repaired three times for the same failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,400.

Filed May 16, 2011 · Suspension · 59,950 miles · AZ

The drivers side trailing arm failed on my 2006 chevrolet uplander. As a result of this failure, my van was unable to be driven and required a tow to the shop. This vehicle had been involved in a rear end collision november 2010. The driver's side rear bumper and wheel area took the impact, and part of the motorcycle went under my van. We in live in phoenix, arizona where the climate is fairly dry, no salt on the roads, and no freeze/thaw. I do believe if we lived in a area that experienced more moist, freeze/thaw or exposed to salt this part would have failure sooner than 5 months after the accident. According to the insurance company, they do not feel the accident had anything to do with the part failing since I had my van back in my possession for approximately 5 months. They feel it is a failure of the part or defective part. The rear axle is being replaced as a result of this failure. Our van is not a handicapped conversion van. Upon visual inspection, there is no other indication of possible damage to the trailing arm that could have been cause be my running over something or hitting something as there is no undercarriage damage present or as the body shop owner said no other dents or dings that indicate damage to the vehicle since the accident.

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.