TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED DIELECTRIC GREASE ON THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE NEEDED THE BATTERY CH…
2008 Chevrolet Uplander electrical problems
moderate 23 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
23
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
DASH INDICATOR SHOWS SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS OPEN, WHEN IT IS NOT. BELLS DING, INSIDE LIGHTS COME ON, DOORS BECOME INOPERATIVE FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 50 TIMES. WE HAVE HAD IN SHOP SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 10 AND 15 TIMES, BOTH DOOR MODULES HAVE BEEN REPLACED, AND BODY CONTROL MODULE NOW BEING REPLACED. CHEVROLET STATES THAT IT DOESN'T SET A TROUBLE CODE, SO THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF TH…
IN THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS I'VE NOTICED THAT MY DOOR LOCKS ARE NOT UNLOCKING WHEN PRESSING THE ALL DOOR LOCK RELEASE BUTTON. I WENT TO THE STORE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2013 AND WAS LOCKED INSIDE THE CAR FOR 45 MINUTES. THERE IS ONLY ONE KEY ENTRY ON THE ENTIRE CAR, DRIVER DOOR. (MY REMOTE HAS NOT WORKED SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR USED IN MARCH 2012.) I HAD TO FLAG A PERSON DOWN IN THE PARKING LOT AN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ONSTAR EMERGENCY SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND DIRECTED HIM TO CONTACT ONSTAR TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERVICES EVERY 30 SECONDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOLICITATION WAS A DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING. THE ONSTAR MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. ONSTAR STATED THAT THE RESOLUTION WAS FOR THE CONTACT TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERVICE O…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 23 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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