2006 Chevrolet Uplander: windshield wiper failure

5 of the 158 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander describe windshield wiper failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 17,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 21 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Windshield wiper failure by model year

2008
1
2007
1
2006
5
2005
6

What owners say

Filed May 31, 2009 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · OH · fire

My rear window wiper motor wiring harness caught on fire on my 2006 chevrolet uplander which in turn caused all other electrical items ex. Electric doors, locks, all windows to stop operating which made us stuck in the vehicle with a load of children while it was burning! If it wasn't for a prison guard going down the road we could have burnt up if he wasn't there to help us! Other things in the past that have occurred with this vehicle are.. Have had to replace each wheel hub twice which has caused tie rod ends to break, the tires to wear out quickly and this vehicle has cost me over $5000 in 2 months because of the obvious poor manufacturing.

Filed Feb 20, 2008 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. On two occasions, the nut that holds the bolt together on the windshield wipers became loose after it snowed. The bolt was replaced and a carter pin was not used to keep the bolt in place. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic. The contact refused, therefore, the dealer stated that they could not assist. The current mileage was 45,000 and failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 3/11/08 *cn the consumer stated would not take vehicle back to dealer for further testing at his expense. Updated 03/11/08

Filed Apr 27, 2007 · Brakes, Fuel system · 17,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that when the vehicle had a half tank of gas or less the fuel gauge failed to show an accurate reading and the vehicle shut off. The dealer replaced the fuel sensor, but the failure continued. The dealer replaced the terminals, but the gas gauge continued to display an inaccurate reading. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer, and the instrument panel was reprogrammed. The failure continued to persist. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the failure was caused by a design defect and poor engineering. The current and failure mileages were 17,000. *ak the reverse light was out, the rear hatch would not lock, the wiper blade fell off, the rotors had to be machined. Updated 07/06/07

Filed Mar 30, 2007 · Visibility · 12,350 miles · PA

Snow in cowl during snowstorm jams windshield wipers and causes them to stop working. Snow sliding down windshield into cowl jams windshield wipers and causes them to stop working until snow is manually removed from cowl.

Filed Aug 9, 2006 · 5,000 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle did not have a rear windshield wiper. The consumer stated she can't see out of the rear window when it rains and side mirrors are no help. Updated 08/30/06. *jb the consumer stated the windshield wiper has not been installed. Updated 07/03/07.