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By rrhone99 on 03/16/12 11:28 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Car does not start without flooring the gas pedel. Must keep at least an 8th of a tank of gas in van and park on level ground. Van has stopped or not started various of times when the fuel gets to about an 8th of a tank of gas. Even had car stop on my wife with kids in car (youngest 3 on Nov 29, 2008). When it does stop it will not start back up unless you put fuel in it (even though guage indicates adequate fuel). It appears as if the transmission is going out all of the time as it slips. The rear windshield wiper has stopped working and that is pretty sad as I also have one of those old Plymouth mini vans and it has operational rear windshield.
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By jennerbee on 08/30/11 21:46 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Have had nothing but issues since purchasing this van in 2008. Sensors are bad, ABS system failure, suspension rattles, tires are odd size and expensive, AC is weak, mileage is terrible in town, check engine light on since day 3. My BIGGEST complaint is the heater/fan will give out once in awhile. I live in MONTANA, it's essential to have HEAT! Roomy for my family of 5 but spendy to travel in and almost impossible to afford to keep in good repair! I'll drive it until it dies and probably still owe a ton of money on it, as I'm pretty sure death is sooner rather than later. EPIC FAIL
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By beavispkp on 05/23/11 17:11 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Chevrolet Uplander LT 4dr Ext Minivan w/2LT (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
GM had a good idea but skipped on the build quality.
Ours has 60K miles and it has the gas gauge failed leaving my wife stranded, 3 doors become misaligned and wouldn't shut properly, continuous starting issues, the instrument cluster burn out, the DVD player failed, and the seats are ripping.
Worse yet, the exterior trim pieces have all faded in the sun and are a different color than the van.
It has alot of great options, does average on gas, and rides nice but its all negated by the build quality.
This car is one to avoid!
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By upset15 on 02/03/11 19:30 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I am very upset that I have an uplander.
I have never experienced transmission problems on a vehicle.
I have a 10 yr old Toyota and never had to do any major work, just regular maintenance.
I was told that my transmission needs to be replaced at $3350 on my uplander.
This is garbage. I am still making payments on this car.
There is no cost assistance and my warranty is up. What a waist.
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By uplandered on 11/27/10 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
tires wear unevenly because the suspension is poorly engineered. cheap plastic, breaks, starter is retarded, transmission slips, no rear air, manual rear windows (in a minivan?) battery in-accessible, this chevrolet is a glaring example of engineering by people who no longer care. DO NOT BUY ONE! you won't be able to resell this car.
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By primerib on 09/14/10 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Chevrolet Uplander LT 4dr Ext Minivan w/1LT (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I love what Chevy has done with the traditional mini van. The engine compartment actually has room to work on stuff. Interior is good, very usable. Could have a better layout. Runs well, no problems. Brakes were an early issue but dealer took care of all that. rear interior flexible plastic door handle broke from closing the door use. but no other failures
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By Martha on 08/27/10 12:00 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Chevrolet Uplander LT 4dr Ext Minivan w/3LT, PhatNoise Media Player (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Ever since I purchased the vehicle I have had problems, first was the automatic doors. For any minor hit on the doors like when going to the market you know how people don't care and they hit your car with the shopping carts. When I turn the car on it doesn't turn on it makes a sound like when the starter gets stuck. It doesn't start until I try for a couple of times before it starts again. I have taken it to the shop several times and i am told nothing is wrong that it is normal for that to happen. I purchased a new vehicle so that I did not have to worry but that has not been true. I wish I would have been smarter and read reviews before making my purchase.
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By Hate it on 07/03/10 13:23 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Ext Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This van is the biggest piece of junk. At 77,000 the ABS light is ALWAYS on. The transmission now feels like it is slipping. The suspension is always making a bunch of noises. The van is constantly rattling inside too. Can't trade it in..owe too much money on it!
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By Dave on 07/01/10 21:32 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I loved this van until I had to buy tires for it. They are very expensive, and most companies had to order them in. It ran very well until I hit the 88,000 miles. All of a sudden everything goes out on it at once. I had to replace the brakes and rotors. I have to replace the engine at a cost of $5,862.00. You can only have the work done at a dealership. Most of the parts are dealer only. My family of mechanics can't do the work, because there are no manuals for it. The dealer manual cost $168.00. My lovely van has become my worst nightmare. My other van has 193,000 miles and I have only replaced the struts.
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By Floyd Cassell on 06/27/10 16:00 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Chevrolet Uplander LT 4dr Ext Minivan w/1LT (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Review
We bought our van used with 58000 km. Now it has about 94,000 km. It had a few little annoyances but nothing compared to now. As many of you have said, your steering is noisy and so is mine. I have a strange problem. It seems when it rains and the van is wet I can't even turn!! If I'm holding down the brake and try to turn the van left it seizes up. I wait a second and slowly it loosens up and lets me steer? I also have a terrible grinding noise that comes from the rear. The brakes were just done and again when wet this noise comes back. Maybe we should try and trade it in? Any advice would be appreciated.
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