Complaints
195
Crashes
12
Fires
1
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2008 Chevrolet Uplander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:69,222 mi
#220 complaints
Electronic Stability Control
Avg mileage:75,651 mi
#313 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:88,411 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 25 | — | — | 69,222 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 20 | — | — | 75,651 mi | |
| Brakes | 13 | — | — | 88,411 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | — | 53,615 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | 1 | — | 41,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 9 | — | — | 38,914 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 142,638 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 6 | — | 76,300 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 83,013 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 8 | — | — | 39,551 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 97,886 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 46,740 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 62,520 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | 1 | — | 68,376 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,222
Electronic Stability Control
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,651
Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,411
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,615
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,000
Structure:Body:Door
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,914
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,638
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,300
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,013
Latches / Locks
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,551
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,886
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,740
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,520
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,376
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,000
Traction Control System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2008 Chevrolet Uplander
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,375 vehicles.
10V110000Suspension:rear
~5,375 affectedTHE 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.
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2008 Chevrolet Uplander — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2008 Chevrolet Uplander has 195 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (25 complaints, avg 69,222 mi); Electronic Stability Control (20 complaints, avg 75,651 mi); Brakes (13 complaints, avg 88,411 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,437 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander include 12 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,375 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Uplander reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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