Three problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander based on all problems reported for the 2006 Uplander.
Our 2006 chevy Uplander first starting having problems at about 20,000 miles when our tires (continental brand that came installed on brand new vehicle from dealer) needed to be replaced due to severe cupping on all 4 tires. We were told it was an alignment issue, so we had the tires replaced and had a 4 wheel alignment. Tires needed to be replaced again at 45,000 miles due to same cupping issue. Again, another 4 wheel alignment was performed. Fuel sensor was reading empty on a full tank of gas and the float was replaced at 16,000 miles. Now at 50,000 miles, sensor reads consistently empty again on a full tank of gas. Severe rattling/vibration from under the vehicle at highway speeds that resonates from between the front driver and passenger seats. (possibly e-brake cable or heat shield?) both front and rear shocks and struts needed to be replaced at 54,000 miles. There is a severe issue concerning the steering. When turning either left or right steering has some slop. The rack and pinion need to be replaced. The electronic stability control sensor, abs sensor, and traction control sensor all illuminate at random times while normal driving is occurring.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that no fuel was present while driving downhill. The failure occurred when the fuel tank was full. The dealer stated that there was no remedy for the failure. They further stated that the vehicle could run out of gasoline while driving downhill and then shut off. In addition, the vehicle would lose power steering and braking ability. The failure mileage was 41,074.
I was exiting the interstate and began to lose power; I had 1/4 tank of gas and my car stalled on the exit ramp, but I managed to coast the the side of the road. I was told after having my car towed that I may be out of gas so I put gas in the automobile and after several tries it restarted finally. . . . Now I'm having a problem with gasoline fumes entering the automobile cabin. (this was the fourth time that my car has stalled).