Used 2008 Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Ext Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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New Owner Experience
timrlarson, 05/08/2009
Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Ext Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
40 of 42 people found this review helpful
After reading all the horror stories about this vehicle and its brothers I bought one anyway because I love the body style and the ease of entry for passengers, and I was able to talk the dealer into $500 for an additional 4 year 48,000mi bumper to bumper warranty. I will be back to report on my ownership experiences as they occur, but I want to start by saying I have just driven about 600 miles from Portland to Sacramento and averaged 24.7mpg @65mph average with about 200# passenger. The driving was a breeze and the support of the drivers seat was excellent. No tired back or legs, arrived fresh and happy. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
It's gone after 8 months
Doug, 08/04/2009
Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Ext Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This van has been nothing but problems since the day we bought it. We have kept it 8 short months and are trading it in today. The sensors continue to fail, the air leak in the front window, poor braking system, lack of interior style and comfort. I am a Chevy/GM guy but it's time to switch to a Town and Country. GM was smart by dropping this van. Trading it in while it's still under warranty so whoever gets it can get all the problems fixed under the bumper to bumper warranty.
Love my Uplander
tmccleskey, Roswell, NM, 03/14/2012
Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Ext Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
27 of 31 people found this review helpful
We have owned our Uplander for 3 years. It was a rental with 26000 miles on it. That told us that it wasn't in the shop more than it had been driven. The seats are fairly close to the seats in front of them, but the grandkids love Grandma's car. It has been really reliable, we haven't had any trouble with it. It now has 50000+ miles on it. Don't like the tire sensors.
Very reliable.
Chris Hopkins, Hialeah, FL, 08/22/2017
Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Ext Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought this van 5 years ago with 80k. With over 180k. Haven't had any power train issues. Just changed front hubs, inner tierods, and struts,shocks. Replaced all the seats from a Venture van. Far more comfortable than the seating that came in the van. Some of the interior is falling apart, but cheap and easily repaired. Love the power and handling. Plan to drive this thing into the ground, if I can. Typical GM, parts are inexpensive and readily available. Kids broke outside door handle, pick a good used one at a salvage yard from a 2000 Suburban. Direct fit.
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NIce van with plenty of power
duraflex, 03/10/2009
Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Ext Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
We loved our 9 year old Venture but had to replace it. The Uplander LS lacks some of the comfort features we took for granted but it's a good follow-on. Missing are the swing out electric powered windows at the far rear as well as a front seat storage drawer and other storage spaces the Venture had. All the seats are not as wide or plush as the Venture but they're not bad. On the highway, it's quieter than the Venture and ours gets about 26 MPG. Around town, MPG is about the same. Handling is excellent and steering isn't overly sensitive and unforgiving like some SUVs I've driven. Van is great looking and a pleasure to drive.
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