Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet uplander. While the contact's partner was driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a pinging noise and the check engine indicator illuminated. The driver pulled off the freeway and onto a side street where the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine was faulty, but did not provide any further information. The vehicle was then towed to the contact's home where it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic wrote in his report that fine granules in the coolant reservoir indicated that temporary block seal had been utilized, which indicated previous failures with the engine. The contact did not know the specific cause of the failure. The contact stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
2007 Chevrolet Uplander: engine stalls while driving
10 of the 109 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 98,000
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
2007 chevy uplander cv axle splines not long enough to fit all the way into hub splines cause shuddering and hesitation from cv axle off balance wobble. Frequent clicking from changing gear to gear while vehicle still is a result of the cv axle spinning inside the hub (press brake and gas) the remedy for this problem of shuddering and stalling when at a go from a stop or transitioning to slowing down is to replace the cv axle with one that has a longer shaft with splines that actually extend through the hub so that the hub nut threads do not enter the hub bearing and the cv axle splines run all the way through the hub (instead of partially/less than halfway). The wobbling on take off is from the axle not gripping inside the hub, sort of like a dradle, as the hub does not completely grip the axle shaft the centripetal force goes off balance.
2007 chevy uplander cv axle splines not long enough to fit all the way into hub splines cause shuddering and hesitation from cv axle off balance wobble. Frequent clicking from changing gear to gear while vehicle still is a result of the cv axle spinning inside the hub (press brake and gas) the remedy for this problem of shuddering and stalling when at a go from a stop or clicking while transitioning to slowing down is to replace the cv axle with one that has a longer shaft with splines that actually extend through the hub so that the hub nut threads do not enter the hub bearing and the cv axle splines run all the way through the hub (instead of partially/less than halfway). The wobbling on take off is from the axle not gripping inside the hub, sort of like a dradle, as the hub does not completely grip the axle shaft the centripetal force goes off balance. As shown in the video link below you will see the long term effects of the errors concerning this issue. What would happen if one would place a rod through the center of a washer and whirled it around like a jump rope . Off balance at a high rate of speed it will rip through as shown below. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfsgmwwqajs.
2007 chevy uplander cv axle splines not long enough to fit all the way into hub splines cause shuddering from cv axle wobble. Frequent clicking from changing gear to gear is a result of the cv axle spinning inside the hub (press brake and gas) the remedy for this problem of shuddering and stalling at when at a go from a stop is the replace cv axle with one that has a longer shaft with splines that actually extend through the hub so that the hub nut threads do not enter the hub bearing and the cv axle splines run all the way through. The wobbling on take off is from the axle not gripping inside the hub, sort of like a cradle as the hub does not completely grip the axle shaft.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet uplander. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after a few attempts. The failure recurred several times intermittently. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH after refueling, the fuel gauge failed to operate as the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
I have been stranded or have ran out of gas 6 different times while driving my 2007 chevy uplander. One time, due to terrain, I was unable to move off the road. This is the only vehicle I have ever run out of gas in my life. It is very dangerous when it shuts off while driving with no steering. I see many have complained about this situation, yet nothing has been done about it.
2007 chevy uplander stalled in the middle of the intersection of a 6 lane highway while turning. Took vehicle to dealer where fuel pump was replaced. Later found out that I had ran out of fuel. This was amazing to me since my gauge had red 1/4 of a tank. Was told the level control sensor needing replacing. Very dangerous. Was glad no vehicle were coming as I would have had a collision due to where my vehicle was when it stalled.
Driving down the highway and the lights in the dash started to flash and the van stalled so we pulled over to check for a reason and none were found battery connections were clean and tight. Tried to restart the van and it started up fine then smoke started to fill the interior compartment and then flames emerge from the dash so we got a safe distance from the van and called the fire department. The van was completely destroyed by the fire.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet uplander. While driving approximately 50 MPH and applying pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated and stalled for three to four minutes. The contact pulled over to the side of the highway. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the failure was related to the ABS and wiring. The vehicle was repaired; however, the frontal air bags were not operating and the brakes made a grinding noise after the repair. The failure and current mileages were unknown.
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Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?
10 of 109 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander (9%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
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