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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.
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Chevrolet Uplander repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (40%)

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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 2012

95000 mi

US $500
The rear shocks had worn out and failed, needing replaced. 
Jun 2012

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 
Oct 2012

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. 
Chevrolet Uplander in Ontario, Canada
- Nov 2017
Aug 2011

42160 mi
Replace steering linkage. Replace rear calipers 
Apr 2012

47120 mi

C $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 2012

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. 
Jan 2013

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. 
Mar 2015

85808 mi

C $1000
Replaced sway bar (under warranty) 
Nov 2017

117800 mi
Transmission broke. Would only work in 1st gear and reverse. 

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2007 Chevrolet Uplander

Engine not specified

Chevrolet Uplander in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

63000 mi
cooling cross over pipe leaking gaskets replace 
Chevrolet Uplander in Saskatchewan, Canada
Sep 2010 - May 2011
Dec 2010

104160 mi
drivers side shimmy shock replaced 
Mar 2011

111600 mi
abs system in constant repairs 
May 2011

111600 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!!! 

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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 2014

162700 mi

US $50
Had to replace a leaking oil filter adapter gasket. 
Mar 2015

190000 mi

US $120
Changed transmission fluid. 
Nov 2017

210000 mi

US $200
Brakes were bad. Front brakes wear faster than expected. 
Chevrolet Uplander in New Hampshire, United States
Jul 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

122000 mi

US $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 - Jun 2022
Apr 2013

116300 mi

US $350
Loose front bearings; inside edges of both front tires worn. Both bearing assemblies replaced by owner after new set of tires installed. 
Aug 2014

140000 mi

US $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 2015

117800 mi

US $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 2015

152000 mi

US $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 2015

156200 mi

US $40
MIL illuminated with P0496. Also, hard starting after refuel. Replaced evaporative canister purge solenoid. 
Jan 2016

163000 mi

US $40
Engine mount damaged by power steering line leak. Excessive engine vibration. 
Feb 2016

165000 mi

US $65
Unstable engine idle, occasional stalling and harsh shift with DTCs P0121 & P2135. Replaced throttle body. 
Aug 2016

178200 mi

US $20
Left rear parking brake cable broke while applying the brake. Replaced cable. 
Nov 2016

183000 mi

US $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 2018

198000 mi

US $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 2016

168000 mi
warning lights all on 

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2007 Chevrolet Uplander 4dr Minivan

240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Uplander in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

160580 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 2007

60 mi
power sliding door repaired 

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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 2016

97000 mi

US $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 2013

145000 mi

US $200
Replaced front passenger strut. Strut bracket snapped. 
Chevrolet Uplander in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2013
Mar 2011

149000 mi

US $1900
No 4th gear. Hard shift 1st to 2nd. Rebuilt automatic transmission 
Jul 2012

251000 mi

US $350
both front hub bearings replaced; front brake pads replaced at same time as preventive 
Aug 2012

256200 mi

US $39
Replaced both front stabilizer bar links. 
Mar 2013

300000 mi

US $400
Both front hub bearings replaced...again. Third time in 300,000 miles. 
Chevrolet Uplander in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
Feb 2014

108740 mi

C $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 

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2006 Chevrolet Uplander 4dr Minivan

201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Uplander in Quebec, Canada
May 2011 - Jun 2014
Jul 2011

60140 mi

C $300
Rear windshield washer motor had to be replaced 

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2005 Chevrolet Uplander

Engine not specified

Chevrolet Uplander in Michigan, United States
Jun 2012 - Nov 2012
Jul 2012

163800 mi

US $200
Wheel bearing in both front wheels. 

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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 2013

68700 mi

US $250
Front struts, rotors, pads, tires 
Mar 2015

86000 mi

US $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 2009

57040 mi
replace rear wiper motor 
Chevrolet Uplander in New Jersey, United States
- Jul 2007
Jul 2007

27000 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 2013

119000 mi

US $150
Replaced O2 sensor. 
Jan 2014

127000 mi

US $385
Long shift repair kit. 
Chevrolet Uplander in Maryland, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2009

81000 mi

US $120
Knocking sound coming from front driver-side suspension. 

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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 2014

155000 mi

C $500
Wheel bearings and hub replaced yet again 
Jun 2015

167400 mi
Replaced 2 wheel hubs again, theses sure don't last long 
Jul 2016

177200 mi

C $125
Brake warning light intermittantly on 

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2005 Chevrolet Uplander 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Chevrolet Uplander in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

120900 mi
Drivers Rear caliper (piston) partially seized. 

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