Chevrolet Uplander check engine light comes on

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Engine, Lights · 136,000 miles · NY

My van hesitates between 2 and 3 RPM's. Especially going up a hill, the engine light will blink for a few seconds. Then engine light continues to stay on..the drivers side door is malfunctioning.. Wheel bearing in the rear need replacement.. And there does appear to be an electrical issue.. Radio skips, interior lights don't work at all.. The drivers side seat doesn't heat. Theres barely any heat even when gauge reads the engine is normally warm..

Filed Jul 19, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 157,000 miles · MN

I was driving down the road and all the sudden my check engine light went on and then the reduced engine power came on the dashboard and reduce my speed I couldn't get it up to speed I push on the gas to get up and speed and it won't get up I had to pull over turn it off restart it and what then not even a minute it did it again and I was going down the highway going 60

Filed Jun 8, 2017 · Engine · 98,000 miles · HI

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.

Filed Sep 14, 2016 · Acceleration · 5 miles · CA

When I'm stop and I press on the accelerator the van jumps or it starts shaking I took it to the dealer I was told it was the trasmission. They did a full service oil change and everything on the transmission. And it continues to do the same thing when I press on the gas pedal it doesn't get the next shift and it jumps my passengers get scare it fells like someone hit us from behind . Nothing pops up on the dash board no check engine or anything it's the transmission and I don't want to put money in it . It does it everyday I don't want to drive it I'm scared it won't go when I try to accelerate or it won't get the next gear and I'm going to drive 10 MPH

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · IN

While driving down the interstate my uplander shuts off for no reason or warning. No check engine lights come on. I had onstar run a test and nothing is found.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 119,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. On another occasion, the entire electrical components failed. In addition, the brake and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. Additionally, there was an electrical shortage for the interior lighting, and head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 110,011 miles · OH

Brake pads have to be replaced twice a year. We just replaced pads, rotors, calipers and now ABS light stays on. Yesterday afternoon brakes locked up while exiting a parking lot. This morning brakes locked up while about to enter main highway and now "service brake system" light is also on. Vehicle fails to start at times unless gas pedal is pressed, fuel gauge bounces from full to empty daily. Check engine light stays on and code reads check gas cap. Cap has been replaced. Check gas cap light also comes on, cd player reads disc read error, rear turn signals short out annually.

Filed May 19, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 28,632 miles · MD

The check engine light came on and driveability was affected; reduced acceleration and reduced gas mileage, code 0404. Our technician found that the electrical contacts in the egr valve had failed. Since gm does not produce the replacement parts for this model, a newer egr valve, harness and computer reprogramming was necessary. The gm dealer and chevy customer service refused to help under our warranty coverage since we were out of the emissions time limit. Our tech indicated that gm has had serious egr valve failures and refuses to acknowledge this design defect except with an obscure tech bulletin. Repairs cost upwards of 800 dollars.

Filed May 14, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 33,000 miles · CA

Transmission went out . Dash light go out, seat belts all of them unlatch by them self, I replaced the brakes 6 times already, emission vapor canister went out , the engine light always on . It all ways say check gas cap,know my van not working. I can't clean any hard codes, passenger right side door unlatch when I was and the bottom half of the door hit the ground on the freeway with my 5 kids in the car , my 20 yr son was sitting by his eight yr old brother . My eight yr old was on the side that came unlatch thank god he un did his brother seat belt and grab him and held on to him tight until I stop the vehicle . The started went out,the back air condition won't work, the passenger right side joint broke, the van over heats all the time which cause the transmission to go out and the starter went I replace transmission starter and thermostat .the van a piece of [xxx] and I want my money back I paid for in cash. I brought the van in 2008 and paid cash for it .I had nothing but problems with it since I brought it in 11/1/2008. The problems started 2 days after I brought the van home. I wish never had gotten it. The [xxx] thing a lemon they need force chevy to recall the god [xxx] lemon 2008 chevy uplander and give me my money back so I can go some were else and by my family a real van , I'm a single mom of 5 children and I need a reliable van ,not a piece of [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 16, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 77,680 miles · OH

I have noticed right around the time I got this van that just it just started making this clunking sound coming from the rear end and making a noise that I couldn't figure out. The drop down modular has been really bogging down around 50mph and makes me give it more gas to stop the kick back. The engine light came on after buying a set of 4 new tires for the van. I bought what the van recalled and the check engine light came on and wont go off. I have had it checked out and still wont shut off. I have kept the oil changed at required times. I noticed the fuel system also has been giving the van a harsh mpg issues and not sure why. I think it might be the drop down modular that is causing this problem. I now been having since 2011 the clunking sound coming from the rear end axel area and then after reading about the recall today really made me scared to drive this van because I'm disabled and in a wheelchair. I have the lowered floor option and I know its going to need this recall fixed and welded. Please send me a email on how I can get this van fixed. I wanted to also tell you that this van was sold to me at $32,850 and had a blown engine that they didn't tell me till afterwards. At 20,000 miles the van blew up and they sold it to me as new and it was used. They also tried to sell me a extended warranty that was paid for by the manufacture for $3,500.I feel I was done wrong and would not of bought this van if I had known it was blown up at 20,000 miles. I would like to request a review to have it inspected and fixed with the welding that the recall calls for. Thank you.