2008 Chevrolet Uplander electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 28 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that the door open warning indicator remains illuminated. It fails to dim and hides other information on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that this was normal and she could call the GM manufacturer. The contact called GM and they stated that it was a design flaw that they are aware of; however, there was no remedy. The current mileage iss 23,100. Updated 03/04/09.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet uplander. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the instrument panel lights flickered and the vehicle suddenly shut off. The power steering and brakes stopped functioning. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Stability control 21 complaints
- Body & structure 20 complaints