2008 Chevrolet Uplander problems

Filed Sep 14, 2026 · Engine, Suspension · VA

Bought on 8/1/26 Within a week I noticed bad vibrations when slowing down, power steering issues, began to over heat with no warning changed thermostat, still had issues now I find my water pump, power steering pump are bad, brakes rotors front and back, old spark plug wires still present just cut off half way, misfire and lose of speed uphill, gear shift cable broke, and oil cap cylinder leaking spraying oil leaking on everything,

Filed Jun 29, 2023 · Seat belts · MO

The front passenger seat belt is frayed. When I went to the GM dealer to have it replaced I was advised that was not possible that the belt is no longer available. The seat belts are required by law (a safety item) so I doubt that they are allowed to discontinue. When I looked online I found GM parts on several websites and also this belt available for purchase. So why is a Dealer informing people that they cannot be replaced? This vehicle only has 81,000 miles on it.

Filed Sep 28, 2021 · Suspension · MO

I think my trailing arm on the rear suspension are coming loose

Filed Sep 23, 2021 · Electrical, Suspension · LA

safety issue becomes whenever noise from under carriage as if as trailing arms are out of order notice problems whenever roll over small bumps in the road or uneven pavement

Filed Jul 26, 2021 · Suspension · 209,000 miles · IA

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the rear end and front passenger’s side of the vehicle would vibrate with an abnormal, clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The ABS warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the rear suspension trailing arm was defective and needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 10V110000 (Suspension) which he linked to the failure however, the Vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 209,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2020 · 200,000 miles · IN

When I stop at a light or come to a complete stop, then as I go to accelerate to drive the car here's very badly and causes cars behind you to capable hit you. What is going on with my vehicle

Filed Jun 4, 2020 · Airbags · 135,000 miles · IN · crash

Due to a minor accident with a deer, we need to replace the airbags in this only 12-year old vehicle, with only 135,xxx miles on it. A chevy dealer reports that these airbags are 'discontinued and no longer available'. This car should easily be usable for another 135,xxx+ miles. Over half of the useful life of this vehicle will be lost if we cannot replace the airbags. Vehicle was traveling approx 60 MPH on an interstate highway, (slowing down because of the deer approaching). Unsafe condition is only the unavailability of new, replacement airbags. Rest of minor body damage is easily repairable. This 'extended body 7-passenger' vehicle is built on a full 'truck' frame, which was not damaged. Only loss besides the airbags is one headlight assembly and minimal sheet metal damage.

Filed Apr 30, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 153,479 miles · IN

I recently purchased this vehicle in march and about 3 days after purchasing and I noticed that there was a problem with controlling the steering wheel. There were a lot of shaking in vibrations and it seem to wander across the road back-and-forth I take iti took it to a local tire shop and I have attached the documents that they gave me regarding what needed fixed on the vivo I began making repairs doing the inner and outer tie rods the sway bar links the control arms thee in transmission pushing motor mount on the front loweri didn't oil change. They're still an issue with control on the steering wheel there's lots vibration and the car seems to want to pull to the right or of the left when you accelerate there's a loud clunking noise when I put the vehicle into gear or when I accelerate or decelerate. It also like the car is leaning to the right on all different road types it doesn't have to be just an incline road or went 9a just driving down the road it randomly falls to the right I have then everything that I can I have taken the car in for an alignment and replaced a tire on it and it is currently in the shop trying to be diagnosed I feel this is a huge safety concern because it sounds and feels like the tire is going to just go off while I'm driving I don't know if this sounds are coming from the front or the back I don'twhat I can do to rectify the problem but I do not feel safe when driving this vehicle I put a lot of money into it and like I said I just purchased it so any help would be greatly appreciated I don't know if it's in suspension issues brake issues transmission and shoes ah if it's I don't really know what it is but I need this problem fixed a as applease please please help me. It didn't appear to do this all the time when I got the vehicle a month ago but it has gotten worse to now every single time I drive the vehicle it's very scary

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · OR

Vehicle wont start at times: after driving for an hour or so and making several stops such as shopping starter will not engage opening the hood to allow motor to cool down seems to help. Trying to start vehicle takes up to 15 to 25 tries. All battery connections seem to be secure. Starter was replaced thinking that was the problem, but the problem continues. Other issues power steering leaking from under carriage. Problems started shortly after I bought the vehicle february 2019.

Filed Nov 26, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 200 miles · KS · crash · 2 injuries

Tamara recall we were in an accident, we hit a 190ib deer at 70mph and the air bags did not deploy. Was driving on interstate 49 south.