2008 Chevrolet Uplander: common problems and reliability
An average Uplander year.
119 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2008 Uplander?The 2008 Chevrolet Uplander has 119 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Chevrolet Uplander vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Uplander years only. How we score it
Is 2008 a good year for the Uplander?
Across the 4 Uplander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 109 (2007) to 196 (2005). With 119 complaints, the 2008 Uplander sits below the model's median of 158.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2008 Uplander
suspension:rear
Campaign 10V110000THE BRAUN CORPORATION HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 GENERAL MOTORS MOBILITY CONVERSION, HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE LOW FLOOR MINIVANS. DURING CONVERSION, THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE TRAILING ARM MODIFICATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with the vehicle characterized as unreliable, poorly built, and a source of persistent mechanical and electrical problems.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Uplander. See the full Uplander owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Uplander listings typically run $4,294–$8,888 across 2005 to 2008 model years.
Other Uplander model years
Compare every Uplander year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.
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