The Lemon IndexAll cars · Chevrolet Uplander · 2008
2008 Chevrolet Uplander. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 17,800 and 52,000 miles. Median 32,000, from 31 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Body structure | 23% |
| Electrical | 23% |
| Doors, locks & latches | 17% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 9% |
| Engine | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
10V110000 Mar 2010 Suspension / Rear
Defect. THE BRAUN CORPORATION HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 GENERAL MOTORS MOBILITY CONVERSION, HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE LOW FLOOR MINIVANS. DURING CONVERSION, THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE TRAILING ARM MODIFICATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
Risk. A SQUEAKING OR CLUNKING NOISE MAY DEVELOP. THE TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS MAY PREMATURELY WEAR AND THE TRAILING ARM MAY FRACTURE OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO BECOME PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE CHASSIS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND WILL HAVE A SUPPLY OF RETROFIT PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN AT 1-800-488-0359.
Manufacturer communications 864
Chevy filed 864 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Rattle from right side power sliding door
- Informational on 4t65-e mn7, m15 and m76 front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body…
- Information on 4t65-e mn7, m15 and m76 front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body…
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 16 / 23 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2005–2009 Chevrolet Uplander, 3.7M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission & shifter | 5 | 195K |
| Brakes & ABS | 11 | 189K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 10 | 151K |
| Cooling system | 5 | 148K |
| Steering & suspension | 5 | 105K |
| Oil leaks & gaskets | 3 | 82K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 3 | 52K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 3 | 46K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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