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2008 Chevrolet Uplander
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 119
- Received May 2008 to Sep 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Rear door latch fails to open or close14 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Airbags fail to deploy in crashes7 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Unintended acceleration despite braking6 complaints · 5.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 8 crashes, 1 fire, 9 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 12 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline
- Check engine light comes on repeatedly
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 119 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 14 | 12% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 7 | 5.9% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 6 | 5.0% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 5 | 4.2% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 5 | 4.2% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 5 | 4.2% | – | |
| Brake lights fail or stay on | 4 | 3.4% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 4 | 3.4% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 3 | 2.5% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 3 | 2.5% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 3 | 2.5% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 3 | 2.5% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #10V110000March 19, 20105,375 vehicles affected
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.
A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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