# Overheating 2008 Chevrolet Uplander

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2008-chevrolet-uplander/127235>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet, uplander\
**Created:** [October 21, 2018, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2008-chevrolet-uplander/127235 "2018-10-21T04:28:45Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![prakash43](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47774/32.png) [@prakash43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prakash43)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2018, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2008-chevrolet-uplander/127235/1 "2018-10-21T04:28:45Z")

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I have spend so much money on this chevy uplander van. neither I can through nor keep it. to through I have already spend so much money on it and if keep it, not know how much I would have to spend. is there any recal for this van. it overheating again and again.

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2018, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2008-chevrolet-uplander/127235/2 "2018-10-21T13:06:53Z")

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If you want to find recalls, go here;

> **[Recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)**
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> Learn about the NHTSA recall process.

But that won’t likely solve your issues. This is a 10 year old vehicle way, way out of warranty. If you have a recurring problem your mechanic can’t fix, find a better mechanic. You can have a cheap mechanic or you can have a good mechanic, generally not both.

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**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2008-chevrolet-uplander/127235/3 "2018-10-21T20:52:35Z")

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Are the electric fans even activating . . . ?!

How many miles?

coolant level correct?

If you’ve got an obvious coolant leak, such as a radiator or water pump, I’d suggest replacing those parts, before getting in too deep. sometimes it’s that easy

You can use a block tester to determine if combustion gases have found their way into the crankcase

![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/e/e5d9f06e773111a9d13b57eb8bd4c4005197b13f.jpeg)

Most auto parts stores will have this kit in stock, I believe it’s less than $50. The kit will have instructions, and there should be plenty of youtube videos, as well

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**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2008-chevrolet-uplander/127235/4 "2018-10-22T18:28:18Z")

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> [@prakash43](#):
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> it overheating again and again.

Overheating an engine repeatedly can cause expensive damage. You need to get this car to a good mechanic who can fix the problem quickly.

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2008-chevrolet-uplander/127235/5 "2018-10-22T21:36:22Z")

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> [@prakash43](#):
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> it overheating again and again.

That is the automotive equivalent of a person who has a heart attack “again and again”.  
Many–both people and modern vehicles–never recover from the first incident, so it is vital to avoid **multiple** incidents.

You need to have a competent mechanic evaluate the problem NOW if you want to have any hope of continuing to drive this vehicle.