2008 Chevrolet Uplander Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Uplander years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Uplander model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (28 complaints, 24%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 119owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Uplander problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | 24% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 20 | 17% | 77,898 | — | — |
| Structure | 19 | 16% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 11% | 95,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 10% | 54,130 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 9% | 126,740 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 7% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 7% | 77,680 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 7% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 7% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 7% | 93,233 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 5% | 56,340 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 5% | 44,700 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 4% | 42,741 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 4 | 3% | 74,280 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% | 66,530 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | 17,800 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 3% | 30,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 84,795 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 4 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chevrolet Uplander recalls (1)
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Suspension:rear
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Bought on 8/1/26 Within a week I noticed bad vibrations when slowing down, power steering issues, began to over heat with no warning changed thermostat, still had issues now I find my water pump, power steering pump are bad, brakes rotors front and back, old spark plug wires still present just cut…
The front passenger seat belt is frayed. When I went to the GM dealer to have it replaced I was advised that was not possible that the belt is no longer available. The seat belts are required by law (a safety item) so I doubt that they are allowed to discontinue. When I looked online I found GM…
I think my trailing arm on the rear suspension are coming loose
safety issue becomes whenever noise from under carriage as if as trailing arms are out of order notice problems whenever roll over small bumps in the road or uneven pavement
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the rear end and front passengerâs side of the vehicle would vibrate with an abnormal, clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The ABS warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel when the…
Other Chevrolet Uplander years
← 2007 Uplander · 2009 Uplander →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Uplander | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 119 | 1 |
| 2007 Uplander | 109 | 1 |
| 2006 Uplander | 158 | 3 |
| 2005 Uplander | 196 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Uplander model years, the 2008 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.