general problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander

Tl- the contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the charging system failure warning message would flash on the instrument panel as the vehicle would simultaneously reduce its power. Soon after the warning light dissipated, the vehicle would resume normal driving operation. The contact then stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle began to emit a black smoke from the engine without warning. As the contact began to make a left turn, a flame ignited from the driver side of the engine and the contact immediately parked and exited the vehicle. The contact then called the authorities and the fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed at the scene. No injuries were reported as a result of fire. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was destroyed. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,363.

My 2007 chevy Uplander has become unsafe. Multiple mechanics have given different guesses as to what the problem may be. When driving, if I stop at a stop sign or red light, or even during stop-go traffic, the van will suddenly jerk when I go to accelerate. Sometimes the jerk is incredibly forceful as if I have been hit from behind. Two mechanics have recommended a complete transmission replacement but say that they have had similar complaints from other owners of the same make/model vehicle. Because the van does this, it is hard to accelerate immediately from a stopping point. This causes unsafe driving/traffic conditions as I can not be certian my van will immediately accelerate when needed.

Driving at 75 mph cooper tire blew out causing outer wall to whip around causing body damage and engine damage before falling off and damaging wheel.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. When the ice begins to defrost in the winter, it falls directly onto the windshield and hinders visibility. As a result, a crash could occur. The contact stated that the ice should roll off the sides of the vehicle. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The failure mileage was 12 and current mileage was 12,000. Updated 11/24/08 the consumer also stated the vehicle cut off while making a turn. Updated 11/26/08.