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#9 of 27 Re: Will be looking to aftermarket rotors [jerrywimer] by uplanderguy Oct 30, 2006 (11:50 am)
Replying to: jerrywimer (Oct 30, 2006 4:23 am) Jerry, I made an appointment just this morning to have my rotors "checked out" (i.e., resurfaced) this Friday by my dealer. We have 22K miles and this will be the first time.   Since my earlier posts to you, I looked again at that TSB and the warranty booklet with my Uplander. ONLY "Brake Pads/Linings" are mentioned in the warranty booklet as maintenance items. Rotors are neither pads nor linings, by anyone's definition.   My dealer REPLACED rotors on both my '02 Venture and '02 Cavalier at 39K and 35K miles, respectively, a couple years back. Both were done under warranty (I never buy an extended warranty). I had had both vehicles' rotors resurfaced once by them, prior to the replacement.   I gotta believe had you showed your dealer the TSB and asked where in the warranty does it mention rotors, you may have gotten some satisfaction. The Customer Service number, even my salesman commented on how hapless they are a few years back...he said once he had to explain to them what a "G" Van was (full-size Chevy or GMC van).   I agree, long-term, it will probably be best to buy aftermarket. Too bad you will most likely be forced to do this before 36 K miles.   Bill P. Replies to this message: unknown (Nov 07, 2006 2:26 pm)
#10 of 27 Re: Will be looking to aftermarket rotors [jerrywimer] by uplanderguy Oct 30, 2006 (11:53 am)
Replying to: jerrywimer (Oct 30, 2006 4:23 am) BTW, that is very interesting (and observant!) about the six-lug pattern. I had never noticed this...although I always thought the '06 wheels and wheel covers I've seen on the Uplanders look like the '05. I have seen a couple '07 Uplanders on the lot where I rent cars for travel every week, and they look like they have a changed, more "upscale" wheel. I'll have to make note of the number of lug nuts. Sounds like an admission that something wasn't quite right!!   Bill P. Replies to this message: genmtrfan (Oct 31, 2006 10:38 am)
#11 of 27 Re: Will be looking to aftermarket rotors [uplanderguy] by genmtrfan Oct 31, 2006 (10:38 am)
Replying to: uplanderguy (Oct 30, 2006 11:53 am) I thought I knew everything about these vehicles, but I didn't know that either. I did notice that the base '06 wheel covers were re-designed, and I actually thought they looked worse. The '06 wheels look the same to me, but I haven't inspected the number of lug nuts. In '07 the same aluminum wheel is still available, but on the LT3 model a new upscale aluminum wheel is standard. I actually prefer the other choice better (the wheels from '05/'06). They are some of the best looking wheels I've seen on any vehicle lately. The wheels and the silver rails make the look of the vehicle (IMO).   This brings up and interesting question. Are people having the brake rotor/tire wear issues with the '06 model since it has reportedly changed to a 6-lug design?
#12 of 27 Re: Will be looking to aftermarket rotors [uplanderguy] by Nov 07, 2006 (2:26 pm)
Replying to: uplanderguy (Oct 30, 2006 11:50 am) My dealer did resurface all four rotors on our '05 Uplander a few days back, as a warranty item. The work order showed that since it pulsated even with the parking brake on, all four rotors needed resurfacing.   The work order also mentioned installation of shims. When I asked my Service Advisor (whom I know and like) what this was, he said it was something new to help alleviate brake pulsation. When I said "Hallelujah!", he said "let's hope for the best, I can't guarantee that'll make a difference"!   I do notice more "dead pedal" before the brakes grab, then before, for whatever that's worth. I also noticed the steering wheel off-center slightly to the right...it definitely was not like that in the morning before being dropped off, plus I had paid for a four-wheel alignment there only three months before. They corrected that aspect of the alignment for me, yesterday, free.   Bill P.
#13 of 27 2006 Chevy Uplander Quality Control by stan60 Nov 23, 2006 (7:37 am)
I purchased a new 2006 Uplander LT this past October and have already posted to the site about brake problems with 37 KM on the unit and now I have another issue. While washing the vehicle the other day I noticed the black moulding along the bottom of the rocker panel bulged out on the passenger side. I took a mirror and looked under the vehicle to find (from the factory) someone had put clips in the holes and the moulding already has the clips in it. So this left a problem of two sets of clips and this made the moulding bulge out. Also the battery red box cover was broken off for some reason and when the dealer fixed both of these problems that should of been done at pre delivery I find you cannot open the red cover enough to boost it if necessary. Their is a tube frame over the battery that goes to the front grill area and won't allow the box to open. Great American engineering and we wonder why the foreign auto makers are putting our products to shame. Replies to this message: uplandersks (Mar 30, 2007 7:28 pm) lloftin (Oct 19, 2007 9:27 am) uplanderguy (Oct 19, 2007 2:00 pm) mw124 (Mar 18, 2008 6:15 am) mjt1959 (Jul 17, 2008 10:02 am) pagerm (Jul 22, 2008 10:45 am)
#14 of 27 Re: 2006 Chevy Uplander Quality Control [stan60] by uplandersks Mar 30, 2007 (7:28 pm)
Replying to: stan60 (Nov 23, 2006 7:37 am) We have owned a Chevy Uplander since early 2005. We are now on our 5th trip into the dealership fpr a brake pulsation problem. The rotors have been turned 3 times and replaced 2 times. Curious as to whether or not those of you out there who have experienced this problem, experienced it more than once? Replies to this message: lloftin (Oct 19, 2007 9:27 am) uplanderguy (Oct 19, 2007 2:00 pm) mw124 (Mar 18, 2008 6:15 am) mjt1959 (Jul 17, 2008 10:02 am) pagerm (Jul 22, 2008 10:45 am)
#15 of 27 Re: 2006 Chevy Uplander Quality Control [uplandersks] by lloftin Oct 19, 2007 (9:27 am)
Replying to: uplandersks (Mar 30, 2007 7:28 pm) I also have been having rotar problems from the get go. Mine stems further back though. Electrical, blinking headlights like there's a short. But this is what 2 other mechanics have told me about the rotors. They are too small for the size and weight of the Uplander. They will continue to have rotor problems for as long as you own it. I call the National Customer service line. They resurfaces warped rotars, Once warped how do you think resurfacing is going to fix them. Warped means out of shape. Resufacing thins them. Resurfacing them 3 times? Their like paper. I am making them replace mine. They wanted me to pay for them after they billed Chevy for replacement after they only resurfaced them. I said that is misappropriation of your funds. I'd be angry if I were you. So, they are replacing them for free and then I am selling it. Replies to this message: uplanderguy (Oct 19, 2007 2:00 pm)
#16 of 27 Re: 2006 Chevy Uplander Quality Control [lloftin] by uplanderguy Oct 19, 2007 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: lloftin (Oct 19, 2007 9:27 am) Is yours an '06? I think many on this site were wondering if the rotor problems were limited to the '05, since '06 and later Uplanders have a six-lug wheel pattern which could mean larger rotors.   Bill P.
#17 of 27 Re: 2006 Chevy Uplander Quality Control [uplandersks] by mw124 Mar 18, 2008 (6:15 am)
Replying to: uplandersks (Mar 30, 2007 7:28 pm) 2005 Uplander - same problem. Rotors turned at 10,500, 26,000 by dealer. I had to pay $135 to have them turned at 53,000 because the dealer claimed it was my 'driving style' causing the problem - YEAH RIGHT. I now have 64,000 and it is vibrating again. I read an article published 3-6-08 stating the dust shields are the problem; not keeping road debris/grit off the rotor. I am still under extended warranty so back to the dealer we go. Wish me luck, I can't wait to get rid of this vehicle!!!
#18 of 27 2005 Uplander by hatemyuplander Jun 30, 2008 (11:02 am)
Hi,   I had all of the brakes replaced and the rotors resurfaced June of 2007...the van is pulsating...so I bet it is the rotors again...does anyone know if the GM silver extended warranty pays for this resurfacing again.   I hate this van...the door won't open remotely, the rubber is scrutch up, the gm service person tells me it is fine...it opens when it wants too...so embarassing....the vcr constantnly winds itself....Hate it...   Oh well, any help on the extended warranty would be appreciated!   hatemyuplander! Replies to this message: mjt1959 (Jul 18, 2008 8:49 am)

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