Exterior Lighting Problems of Chevrolet Uplander

Chevrolet Uplander owners have reported 7 problems related to exterior lighting (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Uplander based on all problems reported for the Uplander.

1 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander

Failure Date: 01/09/2021

This has happened several times me and my grand daughter are headed out shopping on highway 26 in oregon summit hiway the rig just shuts down ckicking the doors windows made funny noise and gas doesn't read full when full ,lights dime at night dash lights go out you have to wiggle the little dash board thing to make them go back on side mirrors won't adjust with panel in door ,and just this past week started doing same thing shut down come back on off by itself so had pulled starter,brand new battery and alternator all good this has to be an electrical issue this is extremely dangerous seeings how I live in the mountains on a very curvy roads.

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2 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander

Failure Date: 08/24/2019

My van hesitates between 2 and 3 rpm's. Especially going up a hill, the engine light will blink for a few seconds. Then engine light continues to stay on. . The drivers side door is malfunctioning. . Wheel bearing in the rear need replacement. . And there does appear to be an electrical issue. . Radio skips, interior lights don't work at all. . The drivers side seat doesn't heat. Theres barely any heat even when gauge reads the engine is normally warm. .

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3 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander

Failure Date: 07/23/2013

Right rear lights (indicator, brake ) failed. Tried to remove the bolts as per the vehicle instruction manual but they would only spin. Took the vehicle to the dealership they could not remove the right or the left lights. Dealership removed the panel and drilled out the side to replace the cage nut with inserts. Dealership stated that the bolts inside had rusted and that I had to remove the bolts from time to time to prevent it from seizing up. Spoke with gm customer service citing the fact that design of the system was faulty and asked them to reimburse the charges. Gm declined to cover the charges and when I stated that it was a faulty design and that I would take it to NHTSA, they advised me to bring the vehicle for repair when there is a recall.

4 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander

Failure Date: 09/30/2012

While driving the exterior and interior lights will dim and/or flicker. Voltage does not stay consistent. When stopping the radio will blink off, and the cd changer will make ejecting noises like a tape player. If any accessories "are" actually plugged in you will get static and electrical whining from the speakers. Vehicle will give hard start issues after experiencing the light dim and flicker issue. I have already had all the plugs and wires replaced at the dealership for these issues.

5 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander

Failure Date: 08/01/2012

All the lights in the vehicle flicker while the engine is running, it is so bad that other vehicles will flash their lights at me.

6 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Uplander

Failure Date: 07/01/2007

Since purchase I have had what seems to be electircal problems with flickering lights when driving at night. Not sur eif it is a voltage issue or what. Several people felt I was flashing my lights they flicker so much. Been to dealer with no corrective result. This is a safety issue as once a truck I was passing thought I was letting him over when in fact I was not but it was my lights just flickering due to acceleration. This has been happening since van purchase in 2006. Have been living with this problem since purchase but it may be getting worse.

7 Exterior Lighting problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander

Failure Date: 02/05/2005

2005 Chevrolet Uplander. While driving vehicle stalled on the highway with children inside. There was a fuel line problem. This occurred more than once. Had to roll vehicle to neutral so the vehicle will start. The vehicle showed no gas if it was b not level parked. The interior and exterior lighting flickered more than on one occasion. People thought the consumer was flashing lights at them. The vehicle was manufactured for a handicap person. The consumer contacted the dealership , and they were able to duplicate the problem. The consumer was working with manufacturer to not have this vehicle any more due to all the problems. Had problems since February 2005. The vehicle was not safe to drive. Would not recommend anyone to buy this vehicle.


Other Common Exterior Lighting related problems of Chevrolet Uplander

Problem Category Number of Problems
Exterior Lighting problems
8
Headlights problems
6
Brake Light problems
3
Tail Light Switch problems
2
Back Up Lights problems
1
Headlight Switch problems
1


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