2008 Chevrolet Uplander Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander, and owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: rear
The 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.
119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 9 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 75,065 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 27 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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, powe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 14, 2026 · Suspension
“The front passenger seat belt is frayed. When I went to the GM dealer to have it replaced I was advised that was not possible that the belt is no longer available. The seat belts are required by law (”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 29, 2023 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander (Uplander FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16 / 23 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Uplander model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Uplander model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Chevrolet Uplander | 3 | 196 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 3 | 158 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Uplander | 1 | 109 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Uplander | 1 | 119 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Uplander | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2008 Chevrolet Uplander
How do I know if my 2008 Chevrolet Uplander has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V110000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.