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#1 of 24 Uplander Front Suspension 'clunking' by haylo Aug 15, 2007 (6:21 am)
My '05 Uplander makes the worst sounds in the right front when going over even the smallest bump. You can push down on the right front of the van and hear it as well. Techs say there is a TSB (which I can't find) but no fix yet. Also, they say they haven't had any other complaints on this. Has anyone else had this issue? It sounds (and feels)like something is loose up there. This is just one of many problems I've had. -whistling windshield -A/C -doors askew -weather stripping coming off Replies to this message: skywalk27 (Aug 15, 2007 9:36 am) haylo (Aug 17, 2007 10:36 am) uplanderguy (Aug 18, 2007 6:34 am) skywalk27 (Aug 25, 2007 9:05 am) bp_chvy (Oct 10, 2007 9:18 am) balbvar (Mar 08, 2009 6:37 pm) rayomec007 (Jun 26, 2009 11:02 am) saleem59 (Jun 26, 2009 11:12 am)
#2 of 24 Re: Uplander Front Suspension 'clunking' [haylo] by skywalk27 Aug 15, 2007 (9:36 am)
Replying to: haylo (Aug 15, 2007 6:21 am) I have an '06 Uplander and also have a clunk noise only it is coming from the rear...they replaced a stabilizer link, but it still makes the noise, they said they were unalbe to duplicate the complaint. I also have had numerous probs with the steering...well the list of problems could go on and on...what do you mean by doors askew?? The rear passenger door of my van sticks out about a quarter inch from the body and has gouged into the weather stripping, down to the metal and although they replaced the stripping, they did not adjust the door and it is happening again, they say there is nothing they can do about it...the other door lines up with the body Replies to this message: haylo (Aug 17, 2007 10:36 am) uplanderguy (Aug 18, 2007 6:34 am) skywalk27 (Aug 25, 2007 9:05 am)
#3 of 24 Re: Uplander Front Suspension 'clunking' [skywalk27] by haylo Aug 17, 2007 (10:36 am)
Replying to: skywalk27 (Aug 15, 2007 9:36 am) That's what I meant by askew. Our driver side slider (not pwr) was very difficult to shut so they removed it, reattached it and now it sits about a quarter inch from flush. I too have had the stripping replaced. The passenger side is fine. Ever have an issue with the trim on the side panels. Mine is becoming discoloured and no longer matches my dark blue exterior quite right. Replies to this message: uplanderguy (Aug 18, 2007 6:34 am) skywalk27 (Aug 25, 2007 9:05 am)
#4 of 24 Re: Uplander Front Suspension 'clunking' [haylo] by uplanderguy Aug 18, 2007 (6:34 am)
Replying to: haylo (Aug 17, 2007 10:36 am) The only front-end noise I've had on our '05 Uplander (built 6/05) is left-front stabilizer link. Had it replaced for the second time yesterday as a matter of fact, at 34,600 miles.   My biggest complaint: Road noise and roar from the Goodyear Integrity tires. Just awfully unpleasant.   Bill P.
#5 of 24 Re: Uplander Front Suspension 'clunking' [haylo] by skywalk27 Aug 25, 2007 (9:05 am)
Replying to: haylo (Aug 17, 2007 10:36 am) The molding along the bottom of the passenger rear door is sagging...when I took it in for the door I pointed it out to them, but the failed to replace it...
#6 of 24 Clunking Noice-A Safety Issue?? by saleem59 Sep 01, 2007 (6:51 pm)
I leased uplander-2005 on June 2005. There ia a clunking noise coming at the front end which is been chronic & scared/frightening my family on driving. Back to dealership many times. I was being told that some ENGINEERING FIX is coming. But I have been waiting for the fix since long. Replies to this message: wzwoman (Aug 09, 2008 9:06 pm) genmtrfan (Aug 12, 2008 9:47 am) lal3 (Apr 19, 2009 11:28 am)
#7 of 24 Re: Uplander Front Suspension 'clunking' [haylo] by bp_chvy Oct 10, 2007 (9:18 am)
Replying to: haylo (Aug 15, 2007 6:21 am) My '06 Uplander makes several different noises from the front end. Going over bumps it sounds like something is loose. While turning the wheel left or right it cluncks. one time I turned the wheel to the left while driving around a parking lot and it shuttered but did not move from a stop. I let off pedal and tried pressing again and it was fine. The van seems to be hard on tires and brakes. It has 15000 miles and the brakes squeek bad. The tires are wearing poorly. I am taking it in tomorrow for the clunks and brakes. I will let you know how it goes.
#8 of 24 Uplander rear suspension upgrade? by bwdane Oct 15, 2007 (9:41 pm)
Has anyone attempted to upgrade the rear suspension of their uplander? I would like to add airbags or do something to up my max tongue weight for towing. I don't flat tow another vehicle so I need the tongue weight higher to handle my trailer. The reason I would like to go with airbags is I like how she rides normally but when I am towing I want to be able to juice the suspension in the rear to keep the van level.   Thanks Replies to this message: spike99 (Feb 01, 2008 9:40 am)
#9 of 24 Stabilizer Bar Link by genmtrfan Oct 16, 2007 (6:04 pm)
Noise heard when traveling over bumps is probably the stabilizer bar link. My '05 Uplander with 40K just started making the noise. I replaced the passenger-side link myself tonight and it fixed the problem. Hopefully the left side will hold up a bit longer since it was a bit difficult to remove the old link. The fix cost me $32 plus tax. I couldn't find an after-market link so I went to the GM dealer.   The good news is that the new link was made stronger. The diameter of the entire piece was larger. The replacement link I used was shipped to my dealer on 08/10/07. I'm not sure when they upgraded the link. Replies to this message: mezcalwest (Dec 20, 2008 11:55 am) emmydog1 (Apr 13, 2009 6:50 pm)
#10 of 24 bp_chvy by bp_chvy Oct 17, 2007 (8:04 am)
The noise is gone! They replaced the stabilizer bar, steering shaft, tie rod ends and boots. It seems the steering is much easier than before. No more clunks and rattles! All was done under warranty at the dealer. Replies to this message: genmtrfan (Oct 18, 2007 7:13 pm)

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