Sway bar broke 4 times in three years.
2006 Chevrolet Uplander suspension complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH. The anti-lock brake system warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the identical failure on several occasions. There was uncertainty of the repair performed on the vehicle. The failure continued to occur. Additionally, there was a noise coming from the wheel area. The failure mileage was 9,256. The current mileage is 39,000. Updated 4/30/10 *cn the sway bar links were replaced. Updated 10/14/10
This is in regards to claim #10242028 the mileage was closer to 9500 and we were referred to you through the attorney generals office in belling ham wa. I did receive a copy of there inspection report and they told a lie on hearing the noise it was not a quiet noise when you turned the vehicle left or right it would be very loud. We were told by the chevy dealer that it would be very unsafe to drive the car with the very same noise we left with off the lot. The issue is that I drove an unsafe car off there lot and it became more unsafe the more we drove it. The reason all of the other things went wrong on the car was a result of them not fixing what was wrong with it in the first place. They said the tires were wearing out because it was not properly maintained I don't believe this at all. I am very angry at them and I can't believe they can just get away with this. When I drove the van to seattle the other day the service t/c and service ABS system lights were on all the way there I am afraid to drive the van and my wife is to. I truly hope there is something that can be done about this we paid $26,000 and we thought we were getting a fairly new reliable van that is what we paid for thank you for your help !!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. The ABS light illuminated and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. She stated that the dealer did not inspect the vehicle, but only attempted to sell her another one. She took her vehicle to another mechanic and was informed that the front struts and rear shocks needed to be replaced, the rear tires were wearing and cupping badly, 25% remained on the front brake pads, 30% remained on the rear brake pads, and the rotors could not turn. The vehicle was previously taken to the dealer prior to the failures because the rear tires were making noise. The contact believes that the dealer knew something was wrong with her vehicle and waited for the warranty to expire. The current and failure mileages were 50,632.
I have a 2006 chevy uplander lt and I started to have problems around 3,000 miles of ownership. It started with electrical issues (hard drive entertainment system, gas gauge, dimming lights, radio losing settings, hard starts, service ABS, and service traction control) and gradually moved to mechanical issues (clucking noises ? Front end, vibrations ? Front end, steering binding, and grinding noises from the front end). What has been replaced in hopes of fixing the issues are the hard drive to the entertainment system, main computer module (twice and reprogrammed several times), steering column, steering box, rack and pinion, front stabilizing control arms, front brake, front rotors resurfaced, ABS control module (never fixed the service ABS and service traction control). The dealer still can?t explain the grinding noise and is trying to convince me that it is normal characteristics of the van (they actually wrote that in the service report). They can not resolve the service ABS and traction control errors. They can?t resolve the hard starts. The dealer has taken a position that no more diagnostic work will be performed to the front end until I replace a cupped tire (their opinion). I have hired a lemon law attorney to help with my problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. While driving at any speed or in reverse, the steering feels as if it has lost power. While driving 5 MPH, the contact heard a banging sound in the transmission, and the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was released. The dealer stated that the front passenger and driver side stabilizer shaft links were prematurely worn. The current mileage was 23,116 and failure mileage was 23,080.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. A few days after purchasing the vehicle, the contact began experiencing failures with her vehicle. She had to have all the front end components replaced, including the brakes, alternator, axle, swaybar link, wheel bearings, tie rod, and tires. The dealer repaired the failures, but they are recurring. The failures were covered under warranty; however, the contact had to pay a $50 deductible. The failure mileage was 23,666 and current mileage was 49,376.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander with a current and failure mileage of 34,000. The contact stated that sometimes when the vehicle was parked or when driving she would feel the vehicle vibrating. The vibrations were more pronounced on the driver's side. Every time the vehicle went over a bump she heard a rattling noise from under the front of the vehicle, and it sounded like something was loose. The contact had the dealer look at the vehicle , and was told that the wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The contact had the wheel bearing replaced , but the problem recurred. *ak the dealer reprogrammed the power train control module, and replaced power steering. The lights would become dim at times. The dealer replaced the generator voltage regulator. Update 05/22/07
Tl*-the contact stated that he purchased the 2006 chevrolet uplander truck on 04/2006. He would lose control of the steering. He stated that the vehicle started zig zagging across the road. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealership, and they rotated the tires, and replaced the console assembly. The contact stated that continental tire with size p225/60r17, with dot# ac794blt5005 was taken to sears ,and they informed him that the tread on the tires was deteriorating and splitting. The dealership did replace the first tire, but not the other tires, which were having the same problem. The vehicle started making a grinding noise and when turning the steering wheel there would be a loud noise, the contact took the vehicle once again to the dealership and they replaced the steering shaft. The contact stated that they realigned the hood and the hood latch assembly. He also had problems with the power doors. The failure mileage was 395 miles, and the current mileage was 13700. *ak several days ago an article stated that there were defective tires and the tire tread may cause deadly accidents. There have been problems with the vehicle since he purchased it april 1, 2006. He has an extended warranty, continental advised him to take the tires to their independent tire dealers; however, the dealer will not replace the remaining defective tires. The tie rod was replaced on december 19, 2007, the driving shaft was replaced on two occasions and the inner tie rod boot was also replaced on october 9, 2006. The bearing and the hub assembly was also replaced on june 21, 2007. The front passenger tire currently has a blister on it. He has also notified general motors and they have not offered him any assistance. The current mileage was 30,000.
Clunking sound while traveling over bumps or slightly uneven pavement coming from under van. This clunking sound has gotten gradually worse and much louder since purchasing vehicle. Technician was able to hear the clunking sound but vehicle needs to be brought back in.
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