2008 Chevrolet Uplander problems
Owners have filed 195 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 14.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of structure at 10.3%.
Complaints195
Crashes12
Fires1
Injuries15
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 14.4% · 28
Structure 10.3% · 20
Electronic stability control (ESC) 10.3% · 20
Service brakes 6.7% · 13
Power train 5.6% · 11
Suspension 5.1% · 10
Fuel/propulsion system 4.1% · 8
Air bags 4.1% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 15 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Chevrolet Uplander in this data, 2008 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 16 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 61,399 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. While driving approximately 70 mph, the instrument panel lights flickered and the vehicle suddenly shut off. The power steering and brakes stopped functioning. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 63,000. Electrical system · reported at 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door opened independently and without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the door actuator however, the failure continued to occur on the passenger side. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,664.   Electrical system · reported at 88,664 miles
While sitting in my drive way the engine made a popping sound and than the "charging system failure" came across the dash. After this approximately 3 days later the same thing happened while at a stop sign and after this the electrical system crashed and discharged the battery. Electrical system · reported at 70,005 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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