2008 Chevrolet Uplander Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander, 2% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Third brake light lens broken at attaching points. Water leaking in on wiring. Noticed cracks on most all uplanders I have looked at in parking lots and shopping centers.”
NHTSA complaint #10304440, filed 2010-02, 32,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander
28 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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