2008 Chevrolet Uplander suspension 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 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 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 May 11, 2015 · Suspension · 208,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. While driving at any speed, there was an abnormally loud noise coming from the rear passenger side. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v110000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 208,000.

Filed May 7, 2015 · Driver assistance, Suspension · 94,988 miles · NY

Clicking, squeaky, clunky noises in rear suspension. There is a jerk at 20mph, as you drive it keeps jerking as you pick up speed. Stability control system light keeps coming on even after I changed the wheel bearing.

Filed Mar 6, 2013 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was noticed that the trailing arm had failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the trailing arm had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2012 · Body, Suspension · 53,000 miles · NY

I have a 2008 chevy uplander which has developed a severe banging of the rear axle through the rear tailing arm bushing the manufacturer is well aware of the failure of the rear trailing arm bushings in this vehicle and with all models with this type of rear axle. The vehicle sounds as if someone is pounding on the bottom of the frame whenever I hit any size bump at any speed. I know that the manufacturer is aware of this specific problem because chevy has issued a revision to their mechanics repair manual with an addendum numbered pit3323e. Which states that:" if no problems are found with the rear suspension components after thorough diagnosis then replace the rear trailing arm bushings" this addendum goes on to state that "a visual inspection of the rear trailing arm bushings may show no fault" I believe that I should have this defect repaired for free or at a discounted pro rated charge.but, no I am dropping the car off tommorrow to have this repaired at the cost of $ 380.00. I feel that a t.s.b. Should be issued so that owners of these cars should have their repairs done at a fair prorated charge.unfortunately its too late for me because the noise and jarring of the body upon hitting a small pebble in the road has become unbearable and I have to bite the bullet,if only for my own sanity. Oh, p.s. I have replaced two sets of shocks in the rear since the defect was impossible to detect by any means, whether it be a visual inspection or by jacking up the rear and physically manipulating and trying to obsrve the operation and action of the axle to duplicate the noise. No such luck!!!!!!!!

Filed Sep 29, 2011 · Suspension · 180,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that when driving over bumps at various speeds, the vehicle performed as if there were no suspension system. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that the rear bushings fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.