Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| PIT-4855 | 05/01/2009 | 10030246 | Buick/chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: power sliding door does not power or manual unlock. diagnostics may reveal that sliding lock button on inside door panel will not move from locked to unlocked position. *pe | 09/02/2009 | |
| PIT-4663 | 06/01/2008 | 10026699 | Gmc: power sliding door only opens from inside/outside door handle(s). neither right/left sliding door will not open from the over head console switch, b-pillar switch, or rke key fob. *pe | 12/03/2008 | |
| PIC4845 | 06/01/2008 | 10025142 | Part restriction - power sliding door actuator control module assembly. *nj | 07/14/2008 | |
| 4690 | 12/01/2007 | 10023728 | Rattle from right side power sliding door. *nj | 01/29/2008 | |
| 07-08-64-007 | 07/01/2005 | 070864007D | 10021456 | General power sliding door diagnosis/repair procedures. *kb updated 2/25/08. *nj updated 7/15/08. *nj updated 8/14/08. *pe updated 9/23/08. *pe | 04/27/2007 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| PIT-4663 | 06/01/2008 | 10026699 | Gmc: power sliding door only opens from inside/outside door handle(s). neither right/left sliding door will not open from the over head console switch, b-pillar switch, or rke key fob. *pe | 12/03/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that the sliding doors on both sides would open independently and would not close completely. the contact mentioned that every time he forced the doors to close, the alarm activated and he was unable to disengage it. the dealer was contacted who stated that they were aware of the failure and were unable to find a feasible remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage 60,000 and the current mileage was 140,000. kmj | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that the sliding doors on both sides would open independently and would not close completely. the contact mentioned that every time he forced the doors to close, the alarm activated and was unable to disengage it. the dealer was contacted who stated that they were aware of the failure and were unable to find a feasible remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage 60,000 and the current mileage was 140,000. pm | |||
| 06/17/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that while driving 28 mph, she applied the brakes and the sliding passenger door detached from the vehicle, falling onto the highway. the dealer was notified, but suggested that there would be a cost to repair the vehicle and the contact felt that it was a manufacturer | |||
| 06/17/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that while driving 28 mph, she applied the brakes and the sliding passenger door detached from the vehicle, falling onto the highway. the dealer was notified, but suggested that there would be a cost to repair the vehicle and the contact felt that it was a manufacturer | |||
| 06/17/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that while driving 28 mph and as she applied the brake the passenger side sliding door detached from the vehicle falling on to the highway. the dealer was notified but suggested there would be a cost to repair the vehicle and the contact felt that it was an manufacturer defect. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 70,000. dt | |||
| 09/14/2011 | 53000 | ||
| I have a 2008 chevy uplander which has developed a severe banging of the rear axle through the rear tailing arm bushing the manufacturer is well aware of the failure of the rear trailing arm bushings in this vehicle and with all models with this type of rear axle. the vehicle sounds as if someone is pounding on the bottom of the frame whenever i hit any size bump at any speed. i know that the manufacturer is aware of this specific problem because chevy has issued a revision to their mechanics repair manual with an addendum numbered pit3323e. which states that: if no problems are found with the rear suspension components after thorough diagnosis then replace the rear trailing arm bushings this addendum goes on to state that a visual inspection of the rear trailing arm bushings may show no fault i believe that i should have this defect repaired for free or at a discounted pro rated charge.but, no i am dropping the car off tommorrow to have this repaired at the cost of $ 380.00. i feel that a t.s.b. should be issued so that owners of these cars should have their repairs done at a fair prorated charge.unfortunately its too late for me because the noise and jarring of the body upon hitting a small pebble in the road has become unbearable and i have to bite the bullet,if only for my own sanity. oh, p.s. i have replaced two sets of shocks in the rear since the defect was impossible to detect by any means, whether it be a visual inspection or by jacking up the rear and physically manipulating and trying to obsrve the operation and action of the axle to duplicate the noise. no such luck!!!!!!!! | |||
| 11/30/2009 | 30000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated the rear driver sliding door opens while driving. the door does no close tightly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs at least eight times and it will be the ninth time going back to the dealer. the dealer replaced different parts and re-adjust the alignment. the manufacturer was notified who informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer so they can re inspect the failure and continued to repair. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 70,000 | |||
| 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. | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 53880 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that the rear driver side sliding door opened while the contact was driving 40 mph. the contact stated hat the failure would occur when any road bump was driven over. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer could not identify the problem. the dealer advised that once the problem recurred, to bring the vehicle in for inspection. the failure mileage was 53,880. | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 53880 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that the rear driver side sliding door opened while the contact was driving 40 mph. the contact stated hat the failure would occur when any road bump was driven over. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer could not identify the problem. the dealer advised that once the problem recurred, to bring the vehicle in for inspection. the failure mileage was 53,880. kmj | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 53880 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2008 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated the rear driver sliding door opens while the vehicle was driving 40 mph. the contact stated if the vehicle hits a bump the driver side sliding door unlatches. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer did not identify the problem. the dealer stated once the problem occurs to bring the vehicle in. the contact stated if the door opens the contact can not take the vehicle to the dealer because there are children in the vehicle. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 53,880. jo | |||
| 06/14/2010 | 60324 | ||
| 1 opened drivers side rear door at day care.. closed door and it feel to the ground. the silver piece that slid on the track on the side of the vehicle completely broke off. i go inside the car to call assistance after picking the door up and putting it in a restin position on the car. i get inside and the doors lock and will not open i could not get out of the car. i go to dealership and they fix it making me pay for only half of the part and no labor. i go pick up my children and the door that was suppose to be fixed will not shut completely but locks and my driver door will not open because it is locking its self. my children were stuck in the car in hot texas weather with out airconditioning. luckily the door opened after a minute or so of my pulling and unlocking and locking the door. this was very scary for two reason what if the door falls off while im driving and what if i cant get my kids out ! i will be taking it back in the morning vut it was very scary. 2 twice 3 new piece and hinge put on sliding door | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 11/20/2009 | 8495 | 1 | |
| Our 2008 chevrolet uplander van is utilized to deliver campus mail. this past week the carrier hand was caught in the door while unloading/loading mail. luckily there was no major damage done to her hand but that may not be the case the next time. there are no locking position on the two sliding side doors. we have to park on inclines. this accident may happen again. i have an older van and it has a locking mechanism. why wasn't a locking mechanism place on the sliding side doors. *tr | |||
| 07/21/2007 | 5500 | 1 | |
| Driving at 30 mph, vehicle overheated. stopped van, turned it off, and then restarted after it had time to cool down. returned home driving at 20 mph (2.4 miles) with the vehicle overheating 3 times during that drive. vehicle towed to service garage and found: fan blade broken radiator core damaged-entire radiator replaced head gaskets re-tooled this has not recurred 2. passenger side automatic sliding door has failed numerous times-would not close, and sometimes will not open. (this continues to recur) service center found: sensors needed replaced motor needed replaced drive belt replaced inside panel replaced 3. windshield wipers not working properly service center found: relay switch replaced motor replaced. *tr | |||