Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PB-10037A | 04/01/2011 | 10038759 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PB-10037A | 04/01/2011 | 10038759 | Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. when have a data connection. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 4102 | 12/13/2007 | 4102C | 10021397 | Cam sensor dtc's. *kb (equipped with 3.5l lz4, lze, or 3.9l lz8, lz9 engine) updated 12/13/07. *nj | 04/24/2007 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/18/2013 | 55761 | ||
| On feb 18, 2013 my door came off on my uplander, along with numerous electrical error messages at the same time. i had my vehicle in the shop for over 3 weeks until i finally was able to pick up. i also had the engine stability and the air pressure monitor and air bag, and traction control repaired costing a total of $2,336.00 dollars of repairs completed. after reading other complaints on this vehicle, i am trying to trade in my vehicle where i purchased it, but i owe more then what it was appraised for. i have asked the dealer for a trade, but they are not working with me. i am afraid for the safety of my family, and other vehicles on the road when operating this vehicle. please, do not take this complaint lightly, and assist me in making gmc replace my vehicle as soon as possible. | |||
| 08/31/2012 | 70005 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 08/31/2012 | 70005 | ||
| While sitting in my drive way the engine made a poping sound and than the charging system failure came across the dash. after this approxmittly 3 days later the same thing happened while at a stop sign and after this the electrical system crashed and discharged the battery. | |||
| 12/09/2008 | 7600 | ||
| Dash indicator shows side sliding door is open, when it is not. bells ding, inside lights come on, doors become inoperative from inside vehicle. has occurred approximately 50 times. we have had in shop somewhere between 10 and 15 times, both door modules have been replaced, and body control module now being replaced. chevrolet states that it doesn't set a trouble code, so they have no record of the occurences, though service department manager has seen this happen in person. my concern is when this happens, my wife, myself and or children cannot get out of the vehicle, and i feel this is unsafe. chevrolet does not agree that this is unsafe. i really want to move on to another vehicle, but chevrolet will not assist. the vehicle is paid for, free and clear, so this is not an issue of owing money and wanting out. chevrolet should make the vehicle safe, and is not doing anything to ensure this. they have been handling this under warranty, but this last time vehicle is in shop for two weeks - no loaner, no alternative transportation for us. | |||
| 05/06/2011 | 41000 | ||
| Third brake light lens broken at attaching points. | |||
| 02/13/2011 | 27000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact was driving and the recharge system failure indicator light came on, then the battery light came on and the vehicle stalled. the contact took the vehicle to have the battery recharged and was told the alternator had failed. the alternator was replaced and the vehicle started briefly then the recharge system failure light came back on and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage and current mileages were 27,000.rl | |||
| 08/15/2010 | 61000 | ||
| File complaint with nhtsa odi 1-888-327-4236; tty: 1-800-424-9163 file complaint with the ftc 1-877-382-4357 ; tty: 1-866-653-4261. chevy uplanders have a major problem that chevrolet doesn't want to do a recall. the reason they don't want to do the recall because the engines in these vans has to be dropped in order to get to the alternator out and put in a new one. charging system failure comes up in all the chevy uplanders. i spoke to the district office and spoke to the executive office. the gentlemen in the executive office stated, there is nothing that chevrolet is going to do in regards to these uplanders. there is no recall. when i asked him, are you going to do a recall, he refused to answer the question the 3 times i asked him. purchasing these uplanders by the consumer is a rip off, and it's not fair that a product like this is sold to the public, and chevrolet knows that there are severe problems with theses uplanders, and there are no manuals on how to fixi them, and the consumer has to pay the penalty. fixing these uplanders are extremely expensive, and even if you replace the alternator you don't know, if that is going to solve the problem. check the internet by putting in charging system failure chevy uplanders. it will shock you. i urge everyone to file a complaint with the odi and especially with the ftc. the more people file complaints with the odi and especially with the ftc a class a litigation can come about and we can make chevrolet recall these vehicles and to pay back everyone who paid to have this problem fixed in their uplanders. file those complaints now with odi and the ftc now-don't wait. | |||
| 08/15/2010 | |||
| Purchase 2008 chev uplander from john l. sullvian, roseville, calif. since then i have replaced the battery 3 times. 17 months later after the purchase charging system failure pops up. put in the new battery 8/15 it won't hold charge. the alternator has gone they said. there are over hundreds of complaint about the alternators in the chev uplander and chev hasn't done recall to fix. my van has been in the shop for over week and the specialist at gm (dave 1-866-790-5600 x1317) said he would get a resolution. i havent heard from the specialist since 8/19. http://www.greenflagauto.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1885, http://chevroletforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21063, http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2008/chevrolet/uplander/electrical+system, http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2008/chevrolet/uplander, http://www.fixya.com/cars/t2589497-getting_charging_system_failure, http://www.chevroletforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21063, http://www.justanswer.com/questions/1wl3t-i-have-a-2005-chevy-uplander-my-headlights-were-flickering, http://www.justanswer.com/questions/3wozj-alternator-not-charging-battery-how-can-i-check-the-alternator, http://www.fixya.com/cars/t4092277-december_2_batteries by decoblue21 on feb 09, 2010 since december we have had 2 batteries and an alternator replaced in our 2008 uplander. the battery is constantly loosing amps. and the car has failed to start on a number of ocassions. we charge it but eventually the battery just doesn't hold the charge. the really weird thing is that when it's idling it gains amps and when the car is being driven it loses amps.eventually however, it just doesn't even take the charge. no one can figure out what is going on. do you have any advice? those are the links. can you please help me. my van has been at john l. sullivan for over a week. month after i had the van charging system failure came on and went off hour later. chev said don't worry. please help me. betty faulkner | |||
| 01/02/2009 | 32000 | ||
| The rear sliding doors open while driving, do not shut all the time and the alarm telling you the door is open goes off all the time when the doors are closed | |||
| 02/04/2010 | 48000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2008 chevrolet uplander ls minivan. when driving in wet weather when i have to drive through standing water, such as in an intersection, i loose all power. especially the power steering. i also get a charging system failure alert on my dashboard. in a few moments the power will return. this happens every time i drive through any standing water. i have taken the vehicle into the chevrolet dealer and have been told that they cannot find anything wrong, defective or out of place. *jb | |||
| 09/23/2008 | 1 | 09/23/2008 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that the door open warning indicator remains illuminated. it fails to dim and hides other information on the instrument panel. the dealer stated that this was normal and she could call the gm manufacturer. the contact called gm and they stated that it was a design flaw that they are aware of; however, there was no remedy. the current mileage iss 23,100. updated 03/04/09. *lj the door open warning system did not operate properly/ when the vehicle was starte with the door opened, the message remained illuminated even when the door was closed. the only way to clear the message was to turn the vehicle off and restart it. the parking brake message also illuminated. updated 03/04/09. *jb | |||