2008 Chevrolet Uplander
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Brakes
Brakes leads by volume: 36 of 118 complaints (31%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (6) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 109 in 2007 to 118 in 2008.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | vs. 2008 Minivan - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,300–3,650 | 3,300 | 3,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 17–19 | 19 | 19 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–16 / 21–23 | 16 / 23 | 16 / 23 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 468–523 | 468 | 468 | |
| Complaints filed | 158 | 109 | 118 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 7 | 2 | 8 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 5 | 9 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander?
Brakes: 36 of 118 NHTSA complaints (31%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander get?
EPA rates it 19 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander?
EPA estimates $3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 468 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 468 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 26 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 9 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
SUSPENSION:REAR · Campaign 10V110000 · Mar 19, 2010
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.