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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2008 Chevrolet Uplander recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
119
Latest campaign
Mar 19, 2010

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Suspension1Mar 19, 2010

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 19, 2010Latest campaign
Mar 19, 201010V110000

Suspension: rear

A SQUEAKING OR CLUNKING NOISE MAY DEVELOP.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10V110000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 10V110000 · Mar 19, 2010
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component119

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
119Complaints filed
8Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
9Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system2824000
Service brakes2118000
Electronic stability control (ESC)2017000
Structure1916102
Power train1210000
Suspension119000
Unknown or other87204
Air bags87606
Steering87000
Fuel/propulsion system87000
Latches/locks/linkages87001
Engine65000
Hydraulic65000
Seat belts54000
Vehicle speed control54100

15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Suspension

    “Bought on 8/1/26 Within a week I noticed bad vibrations when slowing down, power steering issues, began to over heat with no warning changed thermostat, still had issues now I find my water pump, power steering pump are…”

    Filed 09/14/2026 · ODI 11763984
  • Seat belts

    “The front passenger seat belt is frayed. When I went to the GM dealer to have it replaced I was advised that was not possible that the belt is no longer available.”

    Filed 06/29/2023 · ODI 11529647
  • Suspension

    “I think my trailing arm on the rear suspension are coming loose”

    Filed 09/28/2021 · ODI 11434629

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2008 Chevrolet Uplander recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. The most recent, 10V110000 (reported March 19, 2010), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 119 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Chevrolet Uplander?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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