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Vans & Minivans Chevrolet Uplander Chevrolet Uplander: Electrical Issues
118 messages, Last post on Oct 14, 2009 at 1:48 PM
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Would you current Uplander owners recommend them? We own an 01 Venture, and have had ongoing electrical issues, so we're interested in the past discussions about "flickering lights." Any recommendations...or warnings?
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Replying to: rwallis (Jun 18, 2006 1:39 pm) I have not had any other problems with the vehicle, electrical or otherwise. But we've only had it for 15 months and 17,000 miles. So far, I am very happy with the van and would recommend.
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Replying to: tjhsmith (Jun 23, 2006 6:58 am) |
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Hello, I purchased my Uplander June 30th. We took our new van on a trip to Myrtle Beach. Drove at night, the lights were flickering like mad when at a constant speed. ON our way back home it was raining, not only were the lights flickering, but we had water coming from the floor on the front passenger side and driver side. I contacted our dealer; and they told us to bring the van in. They have had this since July 24, fixed the water leak, but I was told that they were waiting for a voltage regulator for the flickering lights. In reading this post, this isn't going to fix my problem. But why would the dealer tell me that there is a TSB on that part, and they can't get it in? My Van has been in the shop for over a week now, and I hate this rent a wreck they gave me. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should do????  Joe
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Replying to: tmcgee06 (Aug 01, 2006 9:13 am) also, be sure that it's not the a/c that is leaking water in.
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Replying to: genmtrfan (Aug 01, 2006 3:42 pm) Fustrated. 
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Replying to: tmcgee06 (Aug 05, 2006 8:15 am) While the problems have been annoying, they've all been fixed under warranty, except for the light flicker. I think the van drives and rides exceptionally and I expect long term reliabiliy to be very good. It's just a shame that GM introduced these vans with so many issues that have taken up the consumer's time by requiring warranty work. Here they are: light flicker, air bag rattle, side moldings coming unglued, rear allignment problem, front a/c not cold enough unless on max (they just issued a TSB on this-software problem), horn springs too stiff-TSB issued. Cheap brake rotors. Again, the dealer has been able to repair everything except the light flicker which is minimal. The good news is that I haven't heard of any powertrain problems. |
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Replying to: genmtrfan (Aug 05, 2006 6:20 pm)
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Replying to: genmtrfan (Aug 05, 2006 6:20 pm) Well here it is, I got my van back yesterday. (was tired of waiting for them to find me a new bumper since they dinged the first one) Took the van out on the high way and guess what, the lights are still flickering. I have contacted my dealer, and they are going to order a new alternator. I don't know how GM can't say this isn't a major issue because I had someone cut me off while driving; because my lights were acting up. This really has to be addressed, or someone is going to get hurt. 
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