THIS CAR IS A LEMON
Posted on Mar 17, 2008 under Chevrolet |At 300 miles low oil pressure. Taken to dealer no fix. It’s electrical. Check gas cap lite always on. Gas cap is on tight. No fix electrical. 758 miles car has no power. Step on gas car dies.. Checked computer has no codes.. Given back car.. 1120 miles trans problem. Taken to purchasing dealer. As always told there is no codes.. Take the car two another small dealer.. Finds the trans need $4000.00 worth of repairs. They where covered under warranty. But the hassle of go to the dealer all the time. The car spends alot of time there.. My other cars all have way over 100000 miles on them. Their oil is change every 3000 miles.And serviced by the manufactors book.
DON”T PURCHASE THIS CAR GM WILLN”T BUY BACK. THIS CAR IS A BIG HASSLE..
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Most researched trim |
MSRP |
Invoice |
Engine |
Fuel Econ. |
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2008 Chevrolet Uplander LS Regular Wheelbase 1LS |
$21,540 |
$20,355 |
3.9L V6 240HP |
16/23 mpg |
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2008 Chevrolet Uplander LS Extended Wheelbase 1LS |
$24,250 |
$22,674 |
3.9L V6 240HP |
16/23 mpg |
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2008 Chevrolet Uplander LT Extended Wheelbase 1LT |
$29,330 |
$27,424 |
3.9L V6 240HP |
16/23 mpg |
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2008 Chevrolet Uplander Summary
The 2008 Uplander is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger mini van, available in 3 trims, ranging from the LS Regular Wheelbase 1LS to the LT Extended Wheelbase 1LT.
Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 3.9-liter, V6, 240-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2008 Uplander is freshened for 2008.
By Bryan on Mar 17, 2008 | Reply
I have had my Uplander since it was new in 05. As a sales rep in the automotive business around Western PA, I drive a lot. I have 91,300 miles on it now. I have been extremely satisfied with the fuel economy. I drive back and forth to Lexington, KY and Erie frequently. I get about 26 and 27.5 mpg, depending on the wind. In the city, around Pittsburgh, I get about 19 mpg. Overall mix I get about 21 MPG. Full Synthetic Valvoline Oi helps on MPG.
This van is pretty comfortable for a guy 6′3″ and 290 lbs, but it has rattled ever since the day I got it. Sounds to me like left front wheel area. No tech has ever been able to find it. 3 dealerships, 3 chain repair shops and 4 independent shops and no one knows what it is. Mind you, I did not take to all those shops just for that. I completely disregard the oil life system and change my oil every 3,000 to 4,000 miles. I don’t trust oil life systems, I have seen the results and it not good.
About 4 months after I got it the molding looked like it was coming off both sliding doors. Dealership would not warranty the repair saying I must have caught the molding on something to pull it loose. I never fixed it and it never actually came off.
Van has very good power, but is not really very good in snow. Traction control like what’s my grand prix would be fantastic.
By gino770 on Mar 17, 2008 | Reply
The car acceleration is among the best in its class but comfort features and safety equipment is average for today’s standards.
Only 4 speed automatic! but price is fair.
By TX on Mar 17, 2008 | Reply
I use this van for work and for my family i have four kids
im happy that my family love this van i love the dvd player
it calms the kids sown when we go on a road trip overall
im really happy with this van the value is great comfort is great
By Aney on Mar 17, 2008 | Reply
love my vn, the problem is that the central seat dont have arm rest, love to travel in the van, great air cond. and the dvd