2008 Chevrolet Uplander power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Bought on 8/1/26 Within a week I noticed bad vibrations when slowing down, power steering issues, began to over heat with no warning changed thermostat, still had issues now I find my water pump, power steering pump are bad, brakes rotors front and back, old spark plug wires still present just cut…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“On 05/31/2016 called chevrolet to ask why stability control light went on when going over a bump in road. 06-02-2016 called local dealership about stability light problem, was told that is was a loose connection most likely. After looking online, we ignored the light. On august 28, 2017 we brought…”
filed Oct 9, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Uplander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Uplander | 10 | 9% |
| 2006 Uplander | 10 | 6% |
| 2005 Uplander | 9 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.