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#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)
#11 of 24 Re: bp_chvy [bp_chvy] by genmtrfan Oct 18, 2007 (7:13 pm)
Replying to: bp_chvy (Oct 17, 2007 8:04 am) That's great news. Keep us updated on how it does. We haven't had any problems with clunking in the steering, I wonder how common that is and if I have that to look forward to. I do have an Impala that did that. I read on the internet that you can spray some PB Blaster down the steering shaft (under the dash) and it has actually worked for me for two months.
#12 of 24 Re: Uplander rear suspension upgrade? [bwdane] by spike99 Feb 01, 2008 (9:40 am)
Replying to: bwdane (Oct 15, 2007 9:41 pm) Yes. They do make air bags for the Uplander van. For details on the Firestone Ride Rite & Coil Rite systems (which some folks love), surf: http://www.truckspring.com/air-spring-kits_256.html?affid=5   Another rear suspension upgrade product to use is Timbrens SES units. They make Timbrens for the rear of your Uplander as well. For more details, surf: http://www.timbren.com/ses-van-suv.htm   If wondering, I haven't tried Timbrens or air bags on an Uplander van. But do have the Timbren SES 2,000 lbs units on the rear of my 2001 Safari van. Best suspension upgraded I ever bought / used. Install them / leave them and when needed, they do their "extra support" magic. With Timbrens, no need to fuss with air lines or worry about a future air leak.   If my family replaces our Safari van with Uplander or Montana van, I'd be ordering / installing Timbrens for it the next day. Especially since our van's internals is most often loaded down with people and/or internal cargo. And, our van is used for our under 2,000 lbs towing needs.   Hope this Timbren product and above drill down links help....   .
#13 of 24 Re: Clunking Noice-A Safety Issue?? [saleem59] by wzwoman Aug 09, 2008 (9:06 pm)
Replying to: saleem59 (Sep 01, 2007 6:51 pm) I bought a 2006 uplander rental van last year and now I have this clunking noise in the front on the drivers side . You can hear it best when you drive slow over bumps.   I've been told that it is becoming an issue with 2006 uplanders and GMC is working on the problem. But frankly I'm a little scared to drive it out of town.I just want it fixed now and have been put off more than once. The uplander is still under warranty . It has gotten worse over time. I keep taking it back and they say there waiting for a solution from GMC. I'm losing my patience ,the noise is driving me crazy. Replies to this message: genmtrfan (Aug 12, 2008 9:47 am) lal3 (Apr 19, 2009 11:28 am)
#14 of 24 Re: Clunking Noice-A Safety Issue?? [wzwoman] by genmtrfan Aug 12, 2008 (9:47 am)
Replying to: wzwoman (Aug 09, 2008 9:06 pm) Most likely it is a sway bar link. I bought one myself from Chevy for $35 and installed it myselft, although it wasn't that easy. The point is that this is a common problem and an easy fix. I heard the noise on my van when I'd go over a speed bump.   I don't think this is a safety issue, just an annoying noise.

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