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Chevrolet Uplander repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (34%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 59 repairs.
Chevrolet Uplander repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Chevrolet Uplander 4dr Minivan, ext.
240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Uplander in Michigan, United States - Oct 2012 | |||
| May 201295000 miUS $500 | The rear shocks had worn out and failed, needing replaced. | ||
| Jun 201299000 miUS $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 | ||
| Oct 2012109000 miUS $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. | ||
| Chevrolet Uplander in Ontario, Canada - Nov 2017 | |||
| Aug 201142160 mi | Replace steering linkage. Replace rear calipers | ||
| Apr 201247120 miC $50 | The plastic molding around the inside divers door handle fell off. It's an expensive piece of plastic and simple to replace. I would recommend you do it yourself. | ||
| Aug 201253320 miC $1500 | Dis-colouring on plastic door trim: rust colour. Said I had to paint it to fix it, so I just left it. | ||
| Jan 201360140 miC $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. | ||
| Mar 201585808 miC $1000 | Replaced sway bar (under warranty) | ||
| Nov 2017117800 mi | Transmission broke. Would only work in 1st gear and reverse. | ||
2007 Chevrolet Uplander
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Uplander in California, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201163000 mi | cooling cross over pipe leaking gaskets replace | ||
| Chevrolet Uplander in Saskatchewan, Canada Sep 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010104160 mi | drivers side shimmy shock replaced | ||
| Mar 2011111600 mi | abs system in constant repairs | ||
| May 2011111600 mi | The rear hatch seal is a constant disaster!! Never could keep the dust out, you could see it in your mirror as you were driving on gravel roads!!! | ||
2007 Chevrolet Uplander 4dr Minivan, ext.
240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Uplander in Oregon, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 2014162700 miUS $50 | Had to replace a leaking oil filter adapter gasket. | ||
| Mar 2015190000 miUS $120 | Changed transmission fluid. | ||
| Nov 2017210000 miUS $200 | Brakes were bad. Front brakes wear faster than expected. | ||
| Chevrolet Uplander in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 2012122000 miUS $901 | Front right hub bearing failed, this is the second failure on this side, the left has failed twice as well | ||
| Chevrolet Uplander in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2010 - May 2024 | |||
| Apr 2013116300 miUS $350 | Loose front bearings; inside edges of both front tires worn. Both bearing assemblies replaced by owner after new set of tires installed. | ||
| Aug 2014140000 miUS $13 | "Low engine oil pressure" message on driver information display and oil pressure indicator lit. Symptoms would occur intermittently at varying engine speeds. Replaced oil pressure sensor (required starter removal for access). | ||
| Jan 2015117800 miUS $308 | MIL illuminated and fuel gauge erratic when tank full. Long crank times, with occasional no-start. Fuel pressure at 38 PSI (instead of 58-62 PSI). Corrected all faults with new fuel pump module. | ||
| Jun 2015152000 miUS $45 | Turn signal switch would cause high beam headlamps to turn on when right signal applied. also, flash to pass (FTP) not operative. Replaced multifunction switch lever and repaired broken wire (for FTP). 8 of 12 instrument cluster bulbs inoperative. Replaced all 12 with LED bulbs. | ||
| Aug 2015156200 miUS $40 | MIL illuminated with P0496. Also, hard starting after refuel. Replaced evaporative canister purge solenoid. | ||
| Jan 2016163000 miUS $40 | Engine mount damaged by power steering line leak. Excessive engine vibration. | ||
| Feb 2016165000 miUS $65 | Unstable engine idle, occasional stalling and harsh shift with DTCs P0121 & P2135. Replaced throttle body. | ||
| Aug 2016178200 miUS $20 | Left rear parking brake cable broke while applying the brake. Replaced cable. | ||
| Nov 2016183000 miUS $350 | Transmission would occasionally slip, then engage when driving from a standstill. Replaced pressure control solenoid in transmission. Cost was five hours labor and $24 for part. Right side exhaust manifold was cracked, had exhaust noise that diminished as exhaust system warmed up; replaced manifold. Suspect previously replaced powertrain mount as cause. 1.5 hours labor and $122 for part. Loose steering with slight vibration at speed, but tires wearing normally. Replaced steering rack. Cost was 1.5 hours labor and $202 for part. | ||
| Jan 2018198000 miUS $800 | No motion in D. Vehicle moves in 1, 2, and R. Transmission replaced with low-mileage salvage unit (external seals and internal solenoids replaced in salvage transmission before installation). ABS warning indicator illuminated. Left front wheel speed sensor has no continuity, replaced front wheel bearing assemblies as a set. Previous parts replaced were defective. Drip from coolant pump noticed when engine was idling. Replaced coolant pump. | ||
| Chevrolet Uplander in Michigan, United States May 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 2016168000 mi | warning lights all on | ||
2007 Chevrolet Uplander 4dr Minivan
240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Uplander in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015160580 mi | Car would not start.Replaced battery and that only worked for one day then car would not start again. A tow to garage was needed again. Starter was replaced. Then catalytic converter fell off car | ||
| Chevrolet Uplander in Washington, United States Sep 2007 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 200760 mi | power sliding door repaired | ||
2006 Chevrolet Uplander 4dr Minivan, ext.
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Uplander in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201697000 miUS $796 | Electric fan blade separated putting a hole in radiator. Had to replace cooling fan assembly and radiator | ||
| Chevrolet Uplander in Michigan, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013145000 miUS $200 | Replaced front passenger strut. Strut bracket snapped. | ||
| Chevrolet Uplander in Tennessee, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 2011149000 miUS $1900 | No 4th gear. Hard shift 1st to 2nd. Rebuilt automatic transmission | ||
| Jul 2012251000 miUS $350 | both front hub bearings replaced; front brake pads replaced at same time as preventive | ||
| Aug 2012256200 miUS $39 | Replaced both front stabilizer bar links. | ||
| Mar 2013300000 miUS $400 | Both front hub bearings replaced...again. Third time in 300,000 miles. | ||
| Chevrolet Uplander in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014108740 miC $380 | Third time in 5 years that the ABS sensor has detected a problem with the left wheel bearing. Bearing seems fine probably some kind of faulty sensor relay | ||
2006 Chevrolet Uplander 4dr Minivan
201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Uplander in Quebec, Canada May 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 201160140 miC $300 | Rear windshield washer motor had to be replaced | ||
2005 Chevrolet Uplander
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Uplander in Michigan, United States Jun 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Jul 2012163800 miUS $200 | Wheel bearing in both front wheels. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Uplander 4dr Minivan, ext.
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Uplander in Iowa, United States Nov 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Oct 201368700 miUS $250 | Front struts, rotors, pads, tires | ||
| Mar 201586000 miUS $200 | Transmission was delayed to shift 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. Also had an issue making it hard to start when the engine was warm. Flushed transmission, changed filter. Cleaned intake and MAS, changed plug wires and changed spark plugs. | ||
| Chevrolet Uplander in Quebec, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200957040 mi | replace rear wiper motor | ||
| Chevrolet Uplander in New Jersey, United States - Jul 2007 | |||
| Jul 200727000 mi | mouldings fall off regularly - everything keeps breaking - DVD broke, tailgate handle broke, headlight became cloudy | ||
| Chevrolet Uplander in Tennessee, United States May 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 2013119000 miUS $150 | Replaced O2 sensor. | ||
| Jan 2014127000 miUS $385 | Long shift repair kit. | ||
| Chevrolet Uplander in Maryland, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 200981000 miUS $120 | Knocking sound coming from front driver-side suspension. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Uplander 4dr Minivan, ext.
200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Uplander in Alberta, Canada Jul 2013 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Jul 2014155000 miC $500 | Wheel bearings and hub replaced yet again | ||
| Jun 2015167400 mi | Replaced 2 wheel hubs again, theses sure don't last long | ||
| Jul 2016177200 miC $125 | Brake warning light intermittantly on | ||
2005 Chevrolet Uplander 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Uplander in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014120900 mi | Drivers Rear caliper (piston) partially seized. | ||
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