2008 Chevrolet Uplander Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 18%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander, 18% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This vehicle is suffering an intermittent driver information center notification... Stating,.... Check ABS brake system, check traction control system, check stability control system.... All the corresponding system dash lights are then on. I also believe I have smelled an odor in my car ... A faint smell of something burnt...”
NHTSA complaint #10629105, filed 2014-08, 84,795 miles“Having an issue intermittently where the service stability system message flashes on the message panel at random times when driving. When this happens our brakes lock up at the same time. This is an extremely scary situation when driving on the interstate or in heavy traffic. We have taken this vehicle in to the dealer to have this checked and they were not able to replicate the issue, therefore we were advised nothing was wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #11023713, filed 2017-09, 180,000 miles“The first thing that I noticed was the warning system posted stability system error . While driving on the highway, with my foot on the accelerator, the brake depressed with some agitation of catching or jerkiness. This has occurred multiple times with no real pattern of consistency.”
NHTSA complaint #10662823, filed 2014-12, 96,875 miles“On 05/31/2016 called Chevrolet to ask why stability control light went on when going over a bump in road. 06-02-2016 called local dealership about stability light problem, was told that is was a loose connection most likely. After looking online, we ignored the light. On august 28, 2017 we brought the Uplander into another dealership for an estimate on the fuel service. That evening when we went to pick the van up, the service tech said that the transmission was gone . He gave an estimate on a new transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #11032321, filed 2017-10, 1 miles“I have had nothing but problems with this car. I have had brake issues the front sensor wires got snagged and shut down while driving. It had turned on and off a few times once as I slammed on the brakes, I almost rear ended the car in front of me. The fuel system has needed a new wire harness that had burnt up at 108,000 miles, the tuning port needed to be replaced around the same time as well as an evap canister. Now at 140,000 miles the transmission went out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10669210, filed 2014-12, 101,009 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander
28 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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