Chevrolet Uplander grinding brakes problems

Filed Nov 17, 2018 · 114,000 miles · NV

My vehicle is making a sound that varies could be suspension but it sounds like grinding and or howling mostly while braking or increased speed

Filed Mar 20, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 198,000 miles · IN

2005 chevy uplander lt. Undercarriage rusted on back passenger side within 9 months after purchase, causing separation of the rear passenger wheel from the body of vehicle. When driving, you can hear/feel clunking/squeaking noise which sounds like the tire is going to come completely off the car. Area affected cannot be replaced nor welded as this can be unsafe to drive. I have images that can be sent via email.

Filed Oct 22, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 144,000 miles · TN

My traction control light has been staying on sometimes the van accelerates on its own and service stability light comes on. Too the brakes have a grinding catch in brake pedal when pushing it when going down my driveway. Also the van has hesitation on starting you have to give it gas to start. These problems happen while youre driving. I just had a new transmission put in, but these problems started before my transmission went out.

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 Sep 29, 2014 · Driver assistance · 97,474 miles · NC

Vehicle leaned to left when driven at 40 MPH or above. Contacted gm hotline and advised to take to dealer for diagnostic. Took vehicle to local dealer on 9/8/2014 (wilson, nc) and was advised that right rear wheel assembly needed replacing. In addition, it was suggested that rear shocks and brake pads be replaced. Total costs were $1035.09. I picked up vehicle on 9/11/2014 and noticed that leaning had diminished but still persisted when road slopes or curves towards the left. Have taken vehicle back to dealer three times and they insist that this is normal although I have never experienced this in the six years that I have owned this van. On most recent visit, service manager took van into shop for about 15 minutes and the problem has worsened with van feeling like a jalopy ride on uneven surfaces. The steering wheel now vibrates and makes a weird grinding noise if turned to more than half way in either direction. I now pray each time I must drive the vehicle because I am not sure that it will not tip over. Neither the dealer nor gm have been able to correct the problem and have made me to feel as though I am overreacting to the situation. I hope this report will help to address this matter for myself and other uplander owners. Any suggestions you may have are welcomed. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Brakes · 121,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that the brakes on the vehicle made a squeaking sound. The dealer replaced the brake pads three times within two years. The vehicle was not repaired again and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 32,000 miles · PA

We purchased the 2007 chevy uplander before doing any research....had we known what we know now, we would have not purchased it. Shortly after we purchased the vehicle the rear sliding doors began acting up. Sometimes they won't open and other times they randomly open on their own. When you close the door, it will stop mid-close, reopen then start closing again. When you think it is closed, it will just keep grinding and then pop back open. We were in nc on vacation when the door alarm wouldn't stop 'dinging' because the door wouldn't close all the way. Once we finally got the door to close, the kids would have to crawl through the rear hatch for fear that the doors wouldn't close again since we were so far from home. We have had the vehicle back to the dealer numerous times for this problem...they didn't find anything wrong with it! I even drove straight to the dealership within minutes of this happening...but when I got there it never happened again. Another issue we had was with the wiring harness failing at 35,000 miles. Luckily that was under warranty.

Filed Jan 13, 2011 · Brakes, Locks · 125,000 miles · PA

Abs light came on after brakes were replaced by chevrolet mechanic. Took back and was told needed new front wheel hub. Hub was replaced at our expense, and ABS light was reset by chevrolet certified mechanic. Abs light came back on before left the parking lot, but mechanic said it was okay and he wouldn't worry about it. Left on vacation the next day. Newly replaced brakes made horrible grinding noises all throughout trip. Also began getting intermittent brake warning light, and "service brake system" and "service ABS system" warnings. Crawled under vehicle and found wires to the new wheel hub were broken at wheel hub. Wires were for the wheel rotation sensor, as it was improperly installed. Replaced wheel hub again at our expense, because chevrolet certified mechanic said first hub wasn't installed improperly, but also said the only way the wires could have become torn would be if it had been installed improperly. Abs light and brake light were out for about one (1) week. Second replacement hub and wiring are still intact, but still have continuous ABS light and intermittent brake light as well as previously mentioned warnings. Different chevrolet certified mechanic says there is nothing to worry about, only problem is that ABS system will not function, but brakes will still work as if no ABS system were on the vehicle. Also had the same problem with the continuous ABS light on a different chevrolet vehicle. If chevy can't make the ABS system work after the brakes are worked on, why continue with the extra expense of putting them on? I now have two(2) chevrolet ABS systems that their certified mechanics say are in tip top condition, only problem is neither system works. Also, regarding the 2005 uplander, the driver's side sliding door will not shut properly, resulting in constant warning chimes every time the door is used. Again, chevy mechanics say nothing is wrong with the door or the system. Maybe chevy should get out of the car business!

Filed Dec 15, 2010 · Suspension · NJ

Premature wear of rear trailing arm bushings on 2007 braun entervan (chevrolet uplander) due to defective welding of rear trailing arms during re-manufacture of the vehicle by the braun corporation of winamac, in. This occurred during conversion of the vehicle for use as a handicapped accessible vehicle. The vehicle was purchased in early 2007. Although notified of the defect by the canadian government in april, 2009, in june of 2010 braun sent recall notices to owners of all 2005 to 2008 gm vans it re-manufactured. The recall described the reason for the recall as follows. " this defect presents itself with a squeaking noise, a rough ride, or degradation in vehicle control. As a result, passengers, pedestrians, or other motorists may be injured or killed.' no mention was made of the specific defect that, "during conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification may not have been adequately welded." in june of 2010 the vehicle was returned to the authorized dealer for repairs. The repairs involved welding of one re-enforcing plate on each trailing arm. After driving the vehicle, it was noted that the vehicle continued to exhibit a rough ride and the vehicle tended to bottom out. Upon return to the dealer it was determined that the trailer arm bushings were worn, as predicted by braun, and that the rear spring(s) had to be indexed. Braun denied any responsibility for these repairs. In november of 2010 the owner sent a letter to braun which was ignored. The recall notice issued by braun and the subsequent repairs were inadequate to correct the vehicle ride and control problems caused by its defective re-manufacture of the vehicle. In addition to supplying the welding plates,new bushings should have been included and the dealers should have been authorized and instructed to re-index the rear springs. *tr updated 01/06/12

Filed Jul 1, 2010 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 26,400 miles · IN

Right back passenger door wouldn't close properly 3 days after purchase; took it in for adjustment. 2 years later, during which my baby was sitting next to that door, the latch failed and the door was inoperable. Latch was supposedly fixed. Fuel/oxygen injector failure 3 times; waiting on a part. Taken in for squealing brakes 3 times; was told the brake pads were on recall. 2 years later, I'm still waiting on the brake pads. Anti-lock brake trouble twice, stability control system failure twice, sensor malfunctions on a regular basis, check engine light on a regular basis; each time it is taken to mechanic. I've been told to ignore the problems if the warning goes off the next time I start the car, and to only bring it in if the warnings go on and off a few times. A few times the mechanic has said they can't find anything wrong with it, but the warning lights keep coming back on.