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2008 Chevrolet Uplander 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

53320 mi

C $1500
Dis-colouring on plastic door trim: rust colour. Said I had to paint it to fix it, so I just left it. 
60140 mi

C $386
The mechanism under that van that raises and lowers the spare tire was completely seized and had to be replaced. it took the tech 2 hr to remove the old one & he had to use a hammer and drill to do it. Very poor design. 
85808 mi

C $1000
Replaced sway bar (under warranty) 
95000 mi

US $500
The rear shocks had worn out and failed, needing replaced. 
99000 mi

US $800
The water pump started leaking, and we had to have it replaced. The right front wheel bearing wore out, became noisy and needed replaced. One of the ball joines had also worn out and needed replaced 
109000 mi

US $1100
We brought the van in for an oil change, and they diagnosed the steering rack as blown out, and the rubber boots were full of oil. Rather than spend the estimated $1100 for that, and a worn tie-rod end, we traded the van in. 

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2006 Chevrolet Uplander 4dr Minivan, ext.

201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

149000 mi

US $1900
No 4th gear. Hard shift 1st to 2nd. Rebuilt automatic transmission 
251000 mi

US $350
both front hub bearings replaced; front brake pads replaced at same time as preventive 
300000 mi

US $400
Both front hub bearings replaced...again. Third time in 300,000 miles. 

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