Chevrolet Uplander jerking problems

Filed May 12, 2021 · Steering · 101,000 miles · FL

My vehicle started making a scrubbing noise with the steering wheel as I was driving and this noise got even more noticable as I made any turns .I stopped and cked the power steering fluid and it was !t full level.now it makes a wooing noise as well. Also upon starting off from a traffic light or stop sign I experienced a terrible jerking sensation with a knock sound.the van has been serviced for reg maintenance over the years and deemed mechanically ok ,other than a few reg matienance issues and my sister sold me the van in good condition .I am concerned with this steering condition now as well as the slow start jerk/knock.it has only been serviced thru the years at chevrolet dealership.mainly in marion, va.chevrolet.both issues occured while vehicle was on the road and running.I am concerned she ,my sister may have missed a recall notice at some point.now I am the owner of the uplander 07 van.

Filed Apr 18, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 138,000 miles · MI

My 2007 chevy uplander has become unsafe. Multiple mechanics have given different guesses as to what the problem may be. When driving, if I stop at a stop sign or red light, or even during stop-go traffic, the van will suddenly jerk when I go to accelerate. Sometimes the jerk is incredibly forceful as if I have been hit from behind. Two mechanics have recommended a complete transmission replacement but say that they have had similar complaints from other owners of the same make/model vehicle. Because the van does this, it is hard to accelerate immediately from a stopping point. This causes unsafe driving/traffic conditions as I can not be certain my van will immediately accelerate when needed.

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 189,900 miles · MO

Our ABS light is on bought it that way lady said she had the ABS hub replaced but it still won't go off. Sometimes when your driving the traction control trying to kick in but in the middle of the road or highway is not the place for your car to jerk out of no where scaring the crap out of you especially when your surrounded by cars on all sides.these 2 lights stay on they will not go off I don't feel I should have to go through all of thy his again because of a manufacturer mess up. This has happened more than once but I'll list the last time below.

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 8, 2012 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · WV

I purchased my 2007 chevy uplander van in 02/2010. If you are stopped and go to take off, the transmission will jerk into gear, so severely at times that it feels as if you have been hit in the rear end. In 06/2010, not completely sure of the mileage (getting that info from dealer who couldn't find the problem) I took it back to the chevy dealer I bought it at and they said it was the cadillac converter, they changed that but I still have the problem. Now my manufacturer warranty has run out and the problem is so bad that I took it to another dealer and the said I need a complete new transmission. The input clutch is leaking internally. Now it is at a cost of $3200.00 to fix. This is a real problem and needs to be address. I have family members with the same type of chevy uplander only it is a 2004? And they are dealing with the same problem.

Filed Jan 20, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 99,261 miles · PA · crash

On december 15, 2011, a 2005 chevrolet uplander was driven on a side street at approximately 25 MPH. Without warning, the wheel jerked out of the driver's hand and the vehicle struck a parked vehicle and came to a stop. No one was injured. A forensic engineering investigation revealed that the failure of the right steering knuckle was the sole cause of this incident. The part number on the front of the bottom portion of the steering knuckle is "intermediate 0472 98 u/w r". The casting number on the rear of the bottom portion of the steering knuckle is "0800 561 220". The federal safety agency campaign id number: 09e005000 refers to failure of steering knuckles manufactured by dorman products, inc. This recall states that, "a potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area." the hub area is also the area where the intermediate steering knuckle fractured in this incident.

Filed Jan 9, 2011 · Brakes, Transmission · 77,400 miles · CA

I have problems with my ABS sensor coming on it says service ABS. Also have an issue with my check engine light coming on the dashboard panel stated reduced engine power. I would be driving the transmission would jerk as well when I'm driving away from a stop. I took it to the dealer they said it was the tac module they replaced it under gm's warranty. The same problem still occurs.

Filed May 11, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 40,000 miles · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. The vehicle did not always start on the first or second attempt and the transmission slipped and jerked while the contact was driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the transmission was flushed and the fuel pump was changed; however, the problem continued. The dealer could not explain the cause of the failure. The VIN was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The current mileage was approximately 64,000. Updated 11/03/10.

Filed Nov 30, 2006 · Steering, Tires · TN · crash

I was driving my uplander when the vehicle jerked to the left. It resulted in my driving over a concrete median and causing $4000.00 of damage to vehicle. I did not realize until I picked the van up from repair that this may possibly not be my fault. Driving home on the day I picked the van up from repair, the van again jerked to the left and I almost had another wreck. I have owned the van since june and have not had this problem, however, I have had the van in the shop for numerous other complaints, such as the power doors malfunctioning, a shake in the front end, loud clunking noise when accelerating uphill, squeak in the steering. I am now very concerned about the safety of this van.

Filed Nov 13, 2006 · 28,728 miles · SC

My uplander van pops, grinds and has a jerking motion. Then the service stability system light comes on and the traction control off light comes on. This has happened 4 times. The dealer has replaced the ebcm system twice and has re-tested it. Last night (11-12-06) it failed again. My headlights also strobe. They go dim and bright. I've asked for repairs on this several times and it has not been resolved.