Suspension complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the rear end and front passenger's side of the vehicle would vibrate with an abnormal, clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The ABS warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the rear suspension trailing arm was defective and needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 10V110000 (Suspension) which he linked to the failure however, the Vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 209,000.
Bought on 8/1/26 Within a week I noticed bad vibrations when slowing down, power steering issues, began to over heat with no warning changed thermostat, still had issues now I find my water pump, power steering pump are bad, brakes rotors front and back, old spark plug wires still present just cut off half way, misfire and lose of speed uphill, gear shift cable broke, and oil cap cylinder leaking spraying oil leaking on everything,
2007 Chevy Uplander cv axle splines not long enough to fit all the way into hub splines cause shuddering from cv axle wobble. Frequent clicking from changing gear to gear is a result of the cv axle spinning inside the hub (press brake and gas) the remedy for this problem of shuddering and stalling at when at a go from a stop is the replace cv axle with one that has a longer shaft with splines that actually extend through the hub so that the hub nut threads do not enter the hub bearing and the cv axle splines run all the way through. The wobbling on take off is from the axle not gripping inside the hub, sort of like a cradle as the hub does not completely grip the axle shaft.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that while reversing into the driveway, the front driver's side rack and pinion fractured making the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who indicated that the cause of the failure was due to a defective material used in the suspension. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. While driving 20 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 10V110000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to rydell Chevrolet (located at 1325 e san marnan dr, waterloo, ia 50702, [phone]) to be diagnosed, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. While driving highway speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise under the vehicle and noticed a bar hanging under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower front body tie bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.
On December 15, 2011, a 2005 Chevrolet Uplander was driven on a side street at approximately 25 MPH. Without warning, the wheel jerked out of the driver's hand and the vehicle struck a parked vehicle and came to a stop. No one was injured. A forensic engineering investigation revealed that the failure of the right steering knuckle was the sole cause of this incident. The part number on the front of the bottom portion of the steering knuckle is "intermediate 0472 98 u/w r". The casting number on the rear of the bottom portion of the steering knuckle is "0800 561 220". NHTSA campaign id number: 09e005000 refers to failure of steering knuckles manufactured by dorman products, inc. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. While driving 45 MPH, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the trailing arm or the trailing arm bushing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V110000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 05/26/16
Related recalls (1)
Suspension › Rear
The braun corporation has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification May not have been adequately welded.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on June 4, 2010. Owners May contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Uplander years have suspension problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2006 (20), 2005 (13), 2008 (11) and 2007 (7) model years. Suspension complaints make up 13% of all complaints for the 2006.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Uplander suspension problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 10V-110 (rear, Mar 19, 2010). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Uplander suspension problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 71,000 miles; 47% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front (8 mentions), followed by the rear (4).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.