2006 Chevrolet Uplander: harsh or hard shifting

5 of the 158 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander describe harsh or hard shifting.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 35 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Harsh or hard shifting by model year

2008
4
2007
4
2006
5
2005
2

What owners say

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Steering · 3,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, there was a loud clunking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The failure was recurring the vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the intermediate shaft, rack and pinion would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The repair was made three times but to no avail. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would be liable for the repairs if they found that the exact same repair was needed to correct the failure. The vehicle was inspected again and the dealer stated that the bushings were what needed to be replaced. The bushings were replaced however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure multiple times. The approximate failure mileage was 3000.

Filed Feb 16, 2012 · Fuel system, Steering · GA · crash · 1 injury

I was hit from behind on february 4, 2012 on campcreek pkwy in college park ga, because my vehicle stalled when I pressed the gas to take off from the red light, it clunks when making turns, it sounds as if something is loose on the front end, and has made these sounds since I've had it, I have had to repair the brakes frequently, the vehicle stalls when driving on the highway, the temperature gauge goes up and down, the transmission stalls. The dash light sometimes goes out, it runs out of gas when parked on an incline.

Filed Dec 18, 2007 · Electrical · PA

2006 chevy uplander,problems occurring since we purchased- intermittent starting, starting then stalling, smells like sulfur and there's a clunking in the front. Recent problems- voltage is varying causing lights to dim and brighten.

Filed Nov 30, 2006 · Steering, Tires · TN · crash

I was driving my uplander when the vehicle jerked to the left. It resulted in my driving over a concrete median and causing $4000.00 of damage to vehicle. I did not realize until I picked the van up from repair that this may possibly not be my fault. Driving home on the day I picked the van up from repair, the van again jerked to the left and I almost had another wreck. I have owned the van since june and have not had this problem, however, I have had the van in the shop for numerous other complaints, such as the power doors malfunctioning, a shake in the front end, loud clunking noise when accelerating uphill, squeak in the steering. I am now very concerned about the safety of this van.

Filed Sep 12, 2006 · Suspension · NY

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.