Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander

Electronic failures: electric door opener on passenger side needed replacement harness due to lack of proper pening and failure to close; occurred Jan 2012 in 2006 chevy Uplander;. Similar problem on passenger side 2 weeks later and door opened while backing up. . Alternator failure needed replacement July 2011; failure of gas gage to function after fill up on 6 occasions. Self corrected each time after10 to 20 miles of driving.

I bought a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander used in August and ever since I got it the lights flicker and dim. You can hear the fans go down in speed. If you watch the voltage it will go from around 15 volts down to 11. 9 volts and then jumps right back up to 15 volts or so. It does it all the time any time you drive it. I'm afraid its going to fry the electronics in the van and I'm going to be stranded somewhere. I have taken it in 3 times to get fixed they replaced the generator, and the regulator and still does it.

2006 chevy Uplander,problems occurring since we purchased- intermittent starting, starting then stalling, smells like sulfur and there's a clunking in the front. Recent problems- voltage is varying causing lights to dim and brighten.

- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander with a current and failure mileage of 34,000. The contact stated that sometimes when the vehicle was parked or when driving she would feel the vehicle vibrating. The vibrations were more pronounced on the driver's side. Every time the vehicle went over a bump she heard a rattling noise from under the front of the vehicle, and it sounded like something was loose. The contact had the dealer look at the vehicle , and was told that the wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The contact had the wheel bearing replaced , but the problem recurred. The dealer reprogrammed the power train control module, and replaced power steering. The lights would become dim at times. The dealer replaced the generator voltage regulator. Update 05/22/tr.

Uplander has had numerous issues since purchase. The electrical issue is by far the worst. Headlight flickering, no interior lights and electrical shocks to persons existing the vehicle. Dealership replaced some alternator fuses or something, which took 3 hours and problem re-occurred the following day, still no interior lights. Vehicle has now been towed because of a thumping sound and it now appears the vehicle is leaning to the right--it is definitely lower in the front.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. A few days after purchasing the vehicle, the contact began experiencing failures with her vehicle. She had to have all the front end components replaced, including the brakes, alternator, axle, swaybar link, wheel bearings, tie rod, and tires. The dealer repaired the failures, but they are recurring. The failures were covered under warranty; however, the contact had to pay a $50 deductible. The failure mileage was 23,666 and current mileage was 49,376.

: the contact stated at various speeds, the head lights and the dash lights intermittently failed without warning. The dealer replaced the voltage regulator however this did not correct the problem.

I purchased a 2006 chevy Uplander 3 weeks ago from todays date. We just took it to myrtle beach when my husband noticed all lights were flickering at highway speeds. The flickering lights could be a result of a faulty computer voltage regulation, in that the alternator no longer regulates voltage, this is a very big issue because is not only distract the driver but to oncoming traffic as well. I have the van in the shop as we speak, here are some of the other issues we have. . . Water leaks on both driver and passenger side, due to welds not being sealed at factory. I also have an issue with the radio going out completely when first turning on.

2006 Uplander Mini cargo van head lights and dash light rapidly change intensity, or flutter. The fluttering is distracting to oncoming traffic as well as to the driver of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The checked the vehicle's charging system and explained that the voltage was supposed to change because the vehicle is equipped with the newer advanced variable charge voltage regulator. This problem occurred regardless of the electrical system load (I. E. A/c on or off, bright light or dim).