Recalls ·2008 Chevrolet Uplander FWD

2008 Chevrolet Uplander FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander FWD; the most frequently affected component is suspension — rear. Owners filed 119 complaints, most often about electronic stability control (esc). Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints119
Crashes reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Suspension — RearCampaign 10V110000 · 19 Mar 2010

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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electronic stability control (esc)12 · 30%
Service brakes10 · 25%
Electrical system9 · 22%
Suspension7 · 18%
Fuel/propulsion system5 · 12%
Steering5 · 12%
Unknown or other4 · 10%
Power train4 · 10%

When complaints were filed

20145
201514
20165
20174
20183
20191
20203
20213
20231
20261

From owner complaints

I have had nothing but problems with this car. I have had brake issues the front sensor wires got snagged and shut down while driving. It had turned on and off a few times once as i slammed on the brakes, i almost rear ended the car in front of me. The fuel system has needed a new wire harness that had burnt up at…

Electronic stability control (esc) · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving north on dagsboro road i crossed the railroad tracks and the rear axle on the passenger side broke catapulting the vehicle into a telephone pole on the left side of the road and causing the vehicle to turn over two times. I don't know if it was turning end over end or sidewise. The telephone pole broke…

Wheels · Oct 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

The first thing that i noticed was the warning system posted "stability system error". While driving on the highway, with my foot on the accelerator, the brake depressed with some agitation of catching or jerkiness. This has occurred multiple times with no real pattern of consistency.

Vehicle speed control · May 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that the traction control and electronic stability warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed dielectric grease on the front driver and passenger wheels. The vehicle was…

Electrical system · Feb 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20054
20064
20072
20081

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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