Chevrolet Uplander wipers problems

Filed Nov 7, 2018 · Visibility · 200,000 miles · TX

I was hearing about the recent recall actions about chevy suvs with wiper blades. But, I have had an issue where my wiper would stop in the middle of the windshield. My vehicle was not in the recall, but, just made me think, and I wanted to share. I purchased a new arm from gm at my local dealer in august of 2018. So, I think that I am ok.

Filed May 31, 2009 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · OH · fire

My rear window wiper motor wiring harness caught on fire on my 2006 chevrolet uplander which in turn caused all other electrical items ex. Electric doors, locks, all windows to stop operating which made us stuck in the vehicle with a load of children while it was burning! If it wasn't for a prison guard going down the road we could have burnt up if he wasn't there to help us! Other things in the past that have occurred with this vehicle are.. Have had to replace each wheel hub twice which has caused tie rod ends to break, the tires to wear out quickly and this vehicle has cost me over $5000 in 2 months because of the obvious poor manufacturing.

Filed Mar 15, 2009 · Electrical · 1,000 miles · OH

Bought mini-van new in 2005 has only 24000 miles on it. It has been back to 2 different dealers 22 times,for electrical issues. The power sliding door's open up themselves sometimes while your are driving sometimes while it is parked.(door's are locked still does it.)have had 5 dvd player's replaced ,rear wiper motor replaced,2 radios,heated seat coil, front end parts replaced twice within 2000 miles new tires at 11,000 miles (all 4 ) fuel systemparts replaced, rear axle serviced twice within 1,000 miles,power system repaired 3 times,brakes rotors resurfaced 2 times after only10,000 miles,headlight not working properly (have complained about that 3 times have not found problem,still does it),engine harmonic balancer bolt loose retighten, plus much more .that is the short list.have made claim with better business bureau would not do anything.have filed claims with general motor's talked with 4 upper management personal they have decided the only thing they what to do is offer us a $1000 toward a new general motor's car.the problem with that is I do not what to but another g.m. Car or truck because of the way they have handled us with this one. Every 3 month's now the service a.b.s light comes on and then the all-wheel drive is disabled. The van is now out of warranty and we are stuck with this piece of junk having to get fixed every 3 month's. Please help us come to some kind of solution,have checked on-line and found a lot of uplander owner's having the same problem's related to electrical issues so it's not just this one. Thank you.

Filed Jun 22, 2008 · Body, Engine · 5,500 miles · OK

Driving at 30 MPH, vehicle overheated. Stopped van, turned it off, and then restarted after it had time to cool down. Returned home driving at 20 MPH (2.4 miles) with the vehicle overheating 3 times during that drive. Vehicle towed to service garage and found: fan blade broken radiator core damaged-entire radiator replaced head gaskets re-tooled this has not recurred 2. Passenger side automatic sliding door has failed numerous times-would not close, and sometimes will not open. (this continues to recur) service center found: sensors needed replaced motor needed replaced drive belt replaced inside panel replaced 3. Windshield wipers not working properly service center found: relay switch replaced motor replaced.

Filed Mar 24, 2008 · Electrical · 14,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact is leasing a 2007 chevrolet up lander. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a change of temperature, the back wiper failed, exterior lighting failed and the blower fan failed. The dealer was unable to duplicate any of the failures. The current mileage was 17,297 and failure mileage was 14,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2008 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. On two occasions, the nut that holds the bolt together on the windshield wipers became loose after it snowed. The bolt was replaced and a carter pin was not used to keep the bolt in place. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic. The contact refused, therefore, the dealer stated that they could not assist. The current mileage was 45,000 and failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 3/11/08 *cn the consumer stated would not take vehicle back to dealer for further testing at his expense. Updated 03/11/08

Filed Jan 15, 2008 · Visibility · 28,342 miles · NJ

2005 chevrolet uplander, mileage 23,344, nut that holds windshield wiper arms to motor came off during a rainy evening. Wipers ceased to wipe rain from windshield.

Filed Apr 27, 2007 · Brakes, Fuel system · 17,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that when the vehicle had a half tank of gas or less the fuel gauge failed to show an accurate reading and the vehicle shut off. The dealer replaced the fuel sensor, but the failure continued. The dealer replaced the terminals, but the gas gauge continued to display an inaccurate reading. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer, and the instrument panel was reprogrammed. The failure continued to persist. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the failure was caused by a design defect and poor engineering. The current and failure mileages were 17,000. *ak the reverse light was out, the rear hatch would not lock, the wiper blade fell off, the rotors had to be machined. Updated 07/06/07

Filed Mar 30, 2007 · Visibility · 12,350 miles · PA

Snow in cowl during snowstorm jams windshield wipers and causes them to stop working. Snow sliding down windshield into cowl jams windshield wipers and causes them to stop working until snow is manually removed from cowl.

Filed Mar 18, 2007 · Visibility · 18,643 miles · NJ

When leaving work while it was snowing, windshield wipers were operating. During the trip home, the wipers became jammed because of build up of snow under part of the hood that hides wipers when they are not in use. The wipers tried to move but could only shudder in place. I had to drive home in the snowfall without wipers. Upon reaching home and opening the hood I had to remove snow that was packed around wiper arms. The wipers then started to operate again. I will be bringing vehicle back to dealer since this occured at nite. Obvious the design is poor and dangerous. Thsi vehicle has less than 19,000 miles to date.