2008 Chevrolet Uplander Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 10%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,130miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander, 10% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,130 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.
“Engine cut off with result of loss of power steering and brakes. It happened and continues to happen in wet road condition, especially when going through the smallest of puddles. Resulting loss of any control over vehicle. Engine has kicked back on after a few seconds of uncontrollable coasting. So far I have avoided an accident. But now I do not drive this vehicle in rain or threat of rain.”
NHTSA complaint #10641364, filed 2014-10, 35,000 miles“My transmission is starting to stutter at high speeds I was told by two different mechanics that this is a common problem and I shouldn't have to pay for it! That chevy knows about it and should fix the problem as a recall! I owe way too much on the van to put 3000 dollars into a transmission overhaul because of a problem that they knew about a while ago but did not recall it!”
NHTSA complaint #10536238, filed 2013-08, 100,000 miles“The van was park for about 2 hours. I return and start the engine I move to d for drive and the van not go. Only 2,1 speed goes forward. But no drive d . Research show the need a new transmission do to overheating. This issues need to be address by chevy.”
NHTSA complaint #10575246, filed 2014-03, 82,000 miles“Transmission went out . Dash light go out, seat belts all of them unlatch by them self, I replaced the brakes 6 times already, emission vapor canister went out , the engine light always on . It all ways say check gas cap,know my van not working. I can't clean any hard codes, passenger right side door unlatch when I was and the bottom half of the door hit the ground on the freeway with my 5 kids in the car , my 20 yr son was sitting by his eight yr old brother . …”
NHTSA complaint #10588439, filed 2014-05, 33,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10237387May 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander
28 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsElectronic stability control
21 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsFuel system
13 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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