Service Brakes Problems of Chevrolet Uplander

We have been having an issue intermittently where the "service stability system" message flashes on the message panel. When this happens our brakes lock up at the same time. This is an extremely scary situation when driving on the interstate or in heavy traffic. We have taken this vehicle in to the dealer to have this checked and they were not able to replicate the issue, therefore we were advised nothing was wrong. I feel that this is a huge safety issue with the number of complaints that have been filed on this issue alone, and I think this warrants a recall on this vehicle because the brakes locking up at inopportune and unexpected times will surely cost lives at some point. We are in a position where we still have a loan on this vehicle for 3 more years and cannot enjoy it for fear of driving the vehicle and this awful thing happening, and we cannot get it fixed because the dealer can't find the problem.

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The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. While the vehicle was stationary, the abs and traction control indicators illuminated without warning. The abs pump was replaced five times, along with the wheel hubs and wiring harness; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.

This vehicle need to be recalled, I read alot from other people, and I am having the same problem, tire blow, odor of gas, I have kids and this is not a safe car, my kids have asthma and I can not have a car like this, this is damages and nit a safe van, 2008 chev Uplander need to be off the market. I drive this car smelling gas and gas is all over the road and highways. This need to be on recall.

My traction control light has been staying on sometimes the van accelerates on its own and service stability light comes on. Too the brakes have a grinding catch in brake pedal when pushing it when going down my driveway. Also the van has hesitation on starting you have to give it gas to start. These problems happen while youre driving. I just had a new transmission put in, but these problems started before my transmission went out.

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While driving down the road, brakes locked up on vehicle. Problem has repeated itself several times since. When this happens, vehicle pulls to the left. We are no longer driving vehicle due to safety concern.

This vehicle is suffering an intermittment driver information center notification. . . Stating,. . . . Check abs brake sytem, check traction control system, check stability control system. . . . All the corresponding system dash lights are then on. I also believe I have smelled an odor in my car . . . A faint smell of something burnt. . .

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. While driving approximately 70 mph, the brakes engaged independently without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Drove the van home that same night,before we pulled in the drive way , the van over heated ,the brakes had a spongy feel to them after 15 mins of driving , tempturae gauge never went pass the half way make when the red indicator came on on the van totally shut down no power , I almost flip the van over. I have replace the brake twice in 3 weeks of each other. Then light on the dash came on when tempturae were cold , rainy, foggy, out side , and when it got hot tempturae out side the dash light at night time started to flicker on and off ,then about 30 seconds later the dash lights stayed off and never came back on. Also the van started to have engine not wanted to turn over, and would also loss all power to vichele leaving us stranded out in horrible weather conditions outside with are childern.

Several times now I have received a reduced engine power message, as well as periodic service stability trak and service abs. This seems to happen when I make a tight turn or hit a rough patch in the road. The most recent time this happened, I could not get rid of the reduced engine power and consequent reduced speed. I felt that it was dangerous to drive the van to the dealer so I had it towed. Now they cannot replicate the problem. I am scared to drive it until I am assured that it is fixed. I can see online that many gm cars seem to have this problem, yet when I called the gm customer support line, she was not able to find a bulletin or recall for this issue. This is dangerous - I am so worried that this will happen on the highway.

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The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that while driving 28 mph, she applied the brakes and the sliding passenger door detached from the vehicle, falling onto the highway. The dealer was notified, but suggested that there would be a cost to repair the vehicle and the contact felt that it was a manufacturer?s defect. The manufacturer was contacted, but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 70,000. The consumer's insurance company stated it was a manufacturers defect and they would not cover the damage. The consumer stated the vehicle has a severe short, which prevented the door from locking, the lights went off on the dash, and a dinging sound, but nothing happened. It was suppose to make a sound when the door opened, but there was no sound. Every 10-11 months the brakes and rotors had to be replaced and the alternator failed. Updated 07/09/12.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph the vehicle exhibited an abnormal sound from the front end. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure as a fractured tie rod. The contact also stated that the rear brakes would malfunction at low speeds, increasing the stopping distance. The dealer repaired the front suspension and the rear brakes. The failure and current mileage was 61,000. Updated 05/10/lj.

I own a 2006 chevy Uplander I noticed that when coming from stop it would pull and would pop to go so I have had it checked numerous times have replaced c. V joints, strut mounds struts shocks and still was having the same problem so then I went and replaced all breaks and rotors I have had to replace them 5 times within a year and half I have given up so now the back ones are doing it again but yesterday the break light came on this is the first time I have the I also have the van saying emergency break is on, funny thing now is that when I go and push on it. It don't lock I release my foot off it and it comes right back up to the unlock position but breaks are locked and cant be moved. So I on here looking at all the complaints and I think I know the problem to the one for the breaks the emergency break lines and pedals as well as lines should be replaced and rotor and breaks by dealership as recall due to the fact that this is not wear and tear on a vehicle it is malfunction of emergency break.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that the abs system was activated and he was unable to determine when the vehicle would stop. Approximately one year earlier, the dealer replaced the wheel bearing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the front brake dust shield was rusted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was aware of the failure but failed to offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 54,700 and the failure mileage was 44,700.

Alternator went out ,rear passenger door fell off the top hinge hit the payment, brakes started falling again.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph when he heard a rubbing noise coming from the front end of the vehicle and the stabilization light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure persisted followed by the brakes locking intermittently. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where it was left for one week. The dealer was still unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that in addition to the brakes locking, the vehicle would also pull hard to the right. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,117 and the current mileage was 62,370.

These are state fleet vehicles we have purchased over 98 of these Uplanders and have had problems with the front brakes and the driver's tire going flat on over 33 of these vehicles.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. While driving approximately 5 mph on normal road conditions, the anti-lock braking system began to fully engage for a brief moment unexpectedly. The contact stated that the traction control, abs and vehicle stability control warning indicators would illuminate intermittently. In addition, the driver and passenger automatic sliding door would not operate properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer numerous times for the failures where the sliding doors, steering shaft, yaw sensor, sir module and hub bearings were replaced yet all except the sliding door failure recurred. Most recently, the contact stated that when driving the automatic sliding door chime would activate continuously. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 14,873.