# \#uplander **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/uplander/2823.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [New Transmission Fluid Burning Almost Immediately](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-transmission-fluid-burning-almost-immediately/186307)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-transmission-fluid-burning-almost-immediately/186307 "2022-09-11T23:42:23Z")
My friends 2007 chevy uplander had very burnt/black transmission fluid and was displaying a “transmission fluid hot” message on the dashboard. We figured there was nothing to lose by changing the old fluid with maybe a 1… --- ## [Seats Stuck in my 2006 Chevy Uplander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seats-stuck-in-my-2006-chevy-uplander/185277)
**Author:** [@Makenziehturner\_181569](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Makenziehturner_181569)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seats-stuck-in-my-2006-chevy-uplander/185277 "2022-07-16T22:08:55Z")
The previous owner of my 2006 Chevy Uplander removed the second row seats. When they tried to put them back in they engaged the rear brackets first instead of the front brackets. The seats are now stuck in the rear and w… --- ## [Bubbles in coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bubbles-in-coolant/179342)
**Author:** [@jeff\_177189](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff_177189)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bubbles-in-coolant/179342 "2021-09-15T12:59:19Z")
2008 uplander with the 3900 in it. I have bubbles in the cooling system that never seem to go away. My initial suspicion was combustion gasses but I did a test for combustion gasses and it came up negative (I retested a… --- ## [Intermittent heat with no temperature control?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-heat-with-no-temperature-control/180175)
**Author:** [@elisa7joy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elisa7joy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-heat-with-no-temperature-control/180175 "2021-10-25T23:49:17Z")
First and foremost let me say to anyone who might consider buying this vehicle. Don’t. It’s been a giant pain. The way this vehicle is designed is odd and makes easy things difficult. Anyhow, I bought this van used in t… --- ## [Chevy Uplander rear valve cover gaskets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-uplander-rear-valve-cover-gaskets/175602)
**Author:** [@lordshell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lordshell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-uplander-rear-valve-cover-gaskets/175602 "2021-03-12T02:32:21Z")
I’m helping a neighbor with his 2008 Chevy Uplander. He needs new valve cover gaskets as well as plugs. I discovered I have to pull off the front dog bones and crank the engine forward with a ratchet strap to access th… --- ## [2005 Chevy Uplander LT electrical trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-uplander-lt-electrical-trouble/154837)
**Author:** [@scahayward3\_161019](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scahayward3_161019)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-uplander-lt-electrical-trouble/154837 "2019-12-20T04:00:40Z")
2005 Chevy Uplander. I have tested the altinator, got a new battery. Then went and tested my fuses with it off and half of them light up and even some where no fuse should be anyone know what my problem is --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Uplander - sudden problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-uplander-sudden-problems/132875)
**Author:** [@Michael24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael24)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-uplander-sudden-problems/132875 "2019-01-18T13:18:13Z")
After reading about all of the owners of Uplanders having so many different and recurring major problems like blown xmissions, engines simply stopping while driving, rear sliding doors breaking, self opening and falling … --- ## [Overheating 2008 Chevrolet Uplander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2008-chevrolet-uplander/127235)
**Author:** [@prakash43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prakash43)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2008-chevrolet-uplander/127235 "2018-10-22T21:36:22Z")
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 fo… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Uplander blows lukewarm air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-uplander-blows-lukewarm-air/126021)
**Author:** [@Kevin08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin08)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-uplander-blows-lukewarm-air/126021 "2018-10-01T22:03:46Z")
Have a 08 Chevy up lander in the winter time the heater blows out luk warm air and has a hard time heating up when sitting at idle Un less you throttle up to 1000 rpm. But when in motion heater starts making heat what c… --- ## [Vehicle speed sensor on replacement transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-speed-sensor-on-replacement-transmission/121472)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-speed-sensor-on-replacement-transmission/121472 "2018-07-25T19:49:19Z")
Hi everybody, I’m replacing the transmission in a 2008 uplander. I have the replacement transmission all bolted up, and now I noticed the electrical plug on the passenger side doesn’t fit. Searching online it looks li… --- ## [Cabin filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-filter/52259)
**Author:** [@howiek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/howiek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-filter/52259 "2018-06-09T02:50:54Z")
I have a 2005 Chevy Uplander. I have heard that there are two cabin filters, one passenger side and one driver's side. The passenger side is easily accessible from the back of the glove box. I cannot find a filter on … --- ## [Is it the wheel bearing/hub assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-wheel-bearing-hub-assembly/46509)
**Author:** [@rbmhmm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbmhmm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2018, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-wheel-bearing-hub-assembly/46509 "2018-06-09T00:59:28Z")
I have a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander with about 80,000 miles which has started to have a rubbing sound in the right front wheel. It began as being very quiet but has progressed to being rather loud. I am thinking that it i… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Uplander won't run more than 30 seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-uplander-wont-run-more-than-30-seconds/118687)
**Author:** [@carlos47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carlos47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-uplander-wont-run-more-than-30-seconds/118687 "2018-06-05T17:45:28Z")
uplander won’t run more than 30 seconds with Map sensor plugged in and has open circuit code P0641 --- ## [How do I fix rusted frame on a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-fix-rusted-frame-on-a-2008-chevrolet-uplander/118585)
**Author:** [@Thomascik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomascik)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2018, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-fix-rusted-frame-on-a-2008-chevrolet-uplander/118585 "2018-06-04T07:14:52Z")
Rusted out frame under the pass/ driver side, what repairs done to fix --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Uplander CV shaft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-uplander-cv-shaft/114749)
**Author:** [@Al22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2018, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-uplander-cv-shaft/114749 "2018-03-31T13:39:07Z")
What do you do when the cup end of the C.V. Shaft is stuck inside the transmission? --- ## [New head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-head-gasket/114439)
**Author:** [@Patrice\_Robinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patrice_Robinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-head-gasket/114439 "2018-03-26T02:27:06Z")
I have a 2005 uplander. I have had the water pump, thermostat, head gasket, temp sensor, radiator replaced recently. Today as Im idling, my temp guage moves slightly to the right. Then when I pulled off it went back to h… --- ## [Heavy duty shocks on light duty vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-duty-shocks-on-light-duty-vehicle/109352)
**Author:** [@missionmank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missionmank)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2017, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-duty-shocks-on-light-duty-vehicle/109352 "2017-11-18T05:29:08Z")
Hi there. I’m worrying to ask a question about an Opel Zafira. I’ve put the Uplander as my vehicle because it’s the closest to the Zafira (which is GM/Chevy in Europe). My question is this: is it reasonable and would it… --- ## [2007 Chevy Uplander Grinding - CV Axle Replacement Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-uplander-grinding-cv-axle-replacement-problem/106040)
**Author:** [@brandonmkoch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandonmkoch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-uplander-grinding-cv-axle-replacement-problem/106040 "2017-07-19T20:28:43Z")
Hey all, new here, but found some other topics that I think may help me, but I wanted to get some direct help rather than trying to restart a topic from 2009. My wife has a 2007 Chevy Uplander. It was just in the sh… --- ## [Overheating and rpm going crazy don't know why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-and-rpm-going-crazy-dont-know-why/104757)
**Author:** [@Krystleluv1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krystleluv1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-and-rpm-going-crazy-dont-know-why/104757 "2017-06-11T14:20:23Z")
While in park the temperature gauge moves above normal ,it also doesn't stay at idle speed it drops below. Fans don't come on by themselves they do if I turn on ac. While driving temperature goes up also more than normal… --- ## [Need help choosing the right 5w-30 oil for my 08 Chevy Uplander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-choosing-the-right-5w-30-oil-for-my-08-chevy-uplander/82019)
**Author:** [@jeffnash0105](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffnash0105)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-choosing-the-right-5w-30-oil-for-my-08-chevy-uplander/82019 "2013-10-31T21:29:45Z")
What is the best kind of 5w-50 oil to use in my 2008 Chevy Uplander? It has over 100k miles on it. Should I get high mileage or what? --- ## [I hear a grinding noise from tire area when in motion and when stopping and happens only intermitten](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hear-a-grinding-noise-from-tire-area-when-in-motion-and-when-stopping-and-happens-only-intermitten/78858)
**Author:** [@frost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hear-a-grinding-noise-from-tire-area-when-in-motion-and-when-stopping-and-happens-only-intermitten/78858 "2013-04-22T20:23:34Z")
I hear a grinding noise from tire area when in motion and when stopping and happens only intermittently i have taken my 06 chevy uplander to 2 auto repair shops and to a chevy dealership repair shop now and all three say… --- ## [Power Steering Problem Diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-problem-diagnosis/76488)
**Author:** [@MNDave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MNDave)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-problem-diagnosis/76488 "2013-01-04T06:01:50Z")
Trying to diagnose the exact problem with my 05 Chevy Uplander power steering. Just started making that "whirring" noise yesterday while the vehicle is running, and the noise is worse (louder) when turning. Fluid leve… --- ## [Uplander shuts down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uplander-shuts-down/70880)
**Author:** [@peco411](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peco411)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2012, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uplander-shuts-down/70880 "2012-02-12T00:36:20Z")
i have a '08 uplander. transmission & alternator installed within the last 6wks. battery purchased xmas 2010. car starts goes a few blocks then shuts down. any suggestions on alleviating this problem? --- ## [2005 Uplander takes a while to shift into gear when it starts to get cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-uplander-takes-a-while-to-shift-into-gear-when-it-starts-to-get-cold/69292)
**Author:** [@steveboyle1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveboyle1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-uplander-takes-a-while-to-shift-into-gear-when-it-starts-to-get-cold/69292 "2011-11-07T18:21:37Z")
...there is never an issue when the weather is warm, but as soon as the first cold day in September in New York occurs, we usually have to wait 5 minutes or longer to shift the car into reverse or drive. We have taken th… --- ## [Reduced engine power?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reduced-engine-power/68934)
**Author:** [@sickofcars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sickofcars)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2011, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reduced-engine-power/68934 "2011-10-25T20:29:18Z")
I have a 2007 chevrolet uplander. Yesterday it started giving a message of reduced engine power and the engine light comes on. --- ## [Chevy Uplander Starting Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-uplander-starting-problems/68927)
**Author:** [@PaulC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2011, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-uplander-starting-problems/68927 "2011-10-25T00:26:35Z")
My 2007 Chevy Uplander failed to start after numerous attempts: no clicks or anything. AAA jumped it and we took it to the dealer. He couldn't get it to duplicate the problem, trying over a three day period. We got it… --- ## [Saturn Relay window "clip"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-relay-window-clip/61950)
**Author:** [@agerstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agerstein)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2011, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-relay-window-clip/61950 "2011-07-03T15:08:14Z")
So, my our drivers side window stopped working a couple of weeks ago - first it wouldn't go down all the way, then it wouldn't go up... Long story short, it was shot. I brought it to the dealer, and they can fix it … --- ## [2006 Chevy Uplander Tire Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-uplander-tire-issue/7709)
**Author:** [@wraydio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wraydio)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2011, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-uplander-tire-issue/7709 "2011-02-16T03:19:14Z")
I have a 2006 Uplander with 35,000 miles. About a month ago I had it serviced at an independent shop and the mechanic said I have "bumpy tires." This morning my wife took it to the dealer for my "pre-warranty lapse" insp… --- ## [Crazy Gas Gage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-gas-gage/47358)
**Author:** [@quiltmom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quiltmom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2010, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-gas-gage/47358 "2010-04-12T20:40:21Z")
During warm weather, and I fill with gas. The gas gage drops to none even though I filled completely. It used to come up after about 5 miles, but lately it won't start indicating fuel until about 25 miles or more. Also, … --- ## [Chevy 2007 Uplander acts like it want's to die?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-2007-uplander-acts-like-it-wants-to-die/44941)
**Author:** [@Kentland91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kentland91)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-2007-uplander-acts-like-it-wants-to-die/44941 "2010-02-22T21:44:15Z")
I have a Chevy 2007 Uplander That sounds like the engine is stumbling and about to turn off. Sometimes the only way off keeping that from happening is to press on the accelerator. Also when i'm backing out it just dies a… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/uplander/2823.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=uplander)