2008 Chevrolet Uplander Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander, 3% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“The rear hatch window exploded out of the van last night (8-19-2012). I got in moved van 10 feet, turned van off, got out shut drivers door and rear door exploded out. Sounded just like a gun shot then glass all over the inside of the van.”
NHTSA complaint #10471537, filed 2012-08, 61,399 miles“The vehicle will not heat the interior cabin when the engine is at idle. This causes the windshield to fog or fail to defrost and the passengers to be cold and uncomfortable and distracted while driving. This problem is common among Uplander vans.”
NHTSA complaint #10369970, filed 2010-12, 52,000 miles“Driving at 30 MPH, vehicle overheated. Stopped van, turned it off, and then restarted after it had time to cool down. Returned home driving at 20 MPH (2.4 miles) with the vehicle overheating 3 times during that drive. Vehicle towed to service garage and found: fan blade broken radiator core damaged-entire radiator replaced head gaskets re-tooled this has not recurred 2. Passenger side automatic sliding door has failed numerous times-would not close, and sometimes will not open. …”
NHTSA complaint #10231940, filed 2008-06, 5,500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that both washer pumps have a hole in them and failed to operate normally. The windshield washer fluid began leaking on the ground. A local mechanic replaced both of the washer pumps. The warranty expired; therefore, the dealer or manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 2/22/10 the consumer stated both washer pumps had holes in them. Updated 06/11/10”
NHTSA complaint #10301837, filed 2010-01, 48,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216372Jun 22, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10211770Apr 19, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10190431Mar 26, 2021This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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