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#14 of 23 Re: Uplander - would you chose it again?? [spike99] by spike99 Jul 14, 2009 (5:58 pm)
Replying to: spike99 (Jan 31, 2008 7:03 pm) Update:   Just to advise that last spring, my wife & I bought a brand new 2009 Montana EWB 1SB package van. Due to high pattern areas, we bought our van without power sliding doors, without air level suspension and without DVD system. We got our new van with simple "basic" power items (like: PS, PL, PW, PB, rear AC, side impact air bags) and that's it. Since owning this van, I've installed my own Class III trailer hitch, installed my own rear Timbrens (which are like air bags without pressuized air inside them), installed my own transmission aux oil cooler (for 5,000 lbs trailer) and installed my own electric brake controller. Even lowered both front seats 1.5" - to obtain better visual sight out the front window. Since March 30th (our "drive home" date), my new '09 Montana van has been great. Runs great, stops great, has lots of power under its hood (especially with 3.9L VVT engine), can easily fit it between parking lines and is very comfortable to drive. Its a great change from my previous 2001 Safari "slug" van. So far, I'd recommend my new Montana van to others. Especially for folks who have 3 small kids and do lots of "long haul" trips - like my family. So far, "turn its key and go!".   Just wanted to advise that so far, I love my new 2009 Montana van.   .
#15 of 23 05 Uplander rear wiper by cheeze74 Jul 22, 2009 (5:56 am)
Just purchased a 2005 Uplander and the rear wiper is stuck in the middle of the window. Motor apparantly quit. Dealer wants $142.00 for motor. Seems to be a common problem. Anyone else experience this? Can motor be repaired rather than replaced?
#18 of 23 Re: Rear wiper [twistednoodle] by jmb66 Jul 24, 2009 (11:21 am)
I have an 05 that I am ready to get rid of. The rear wiper also died and I was able to get it replaced free because of an extended warranty I purchased when I got the van. I have had several problems with mine and think it is very uncomfortable as well.
#19 of 23 Would I purchase again?...... NO by chevyjax Aug 27, 2009 (2:59 am)
I have a 2007 Uplander. I loved it at first. It has all th bells and whistles, smooth ride, nice and roomy, and plenty of room for my kids. I think it looks great too! No I have had it less than 2 years, only has 22k miles on it and I have been having issues for about 1 year now and no one seems to care. The passenger sliding door will not secure properly and will even open when you do not want it to. I am afraid to drive it. I have taken it to the dealer 6 times, they can not get it to duplicate the problem. It only happens when you least expect it too. Here is a link with a van that has a similar issue that everyone should see. I just want to get it fixed or get a vehicle that does not have this problem.I talked to an attorney, but because the dealer can never find the problem, there is nothing they can do for me. I am so frustrated and do not know what to do next. http://www.wpxi.com/money/14592999/detail.html?rss=burg&taf=burg
#20 of 23 rattle noise by cheeze74 Aug 27, 2009 (5:33 am)
The front passenger air bag has a cover that rattles every time I hit a bump in the road. Wondering if anyone else is having the same problem and how to fix it. Thanks! Replies to this message: genmtrfan (Nov 02, 2009 1:08 pm) cheeze74 (Nov 03, 2009 5:12 am)
#21 of 23 Re: rattle noise [cheeze74] by genmtrfan Nov 02, 2009 (1:08 pm)
Replying to: cheeze74 (Aug 27, 2009 5:33 am) The dealer has to remove the airbag and place some insulation in there. We had this done about 4 years ago and the rattle hasn't returned. There may have been a TSB about it. Replies to this message: cheeze74 (Nov 03, 2009 5:12 am)
#22 of 23 2005 Uplander Owner History by genmtrfan Nov 02, 2009 (1:18 pm)
We've had our '05 Uplander about 4.5 years. Bought it new and now it has 77,000 miles. We had the first year problems fixed under warranty-flickering lights, body molding issue, air bag rattle, horn springs replaced because the horn was too stiff. Most of these issues were TSB-covered. Also replaced both sway bark links in the front. I did this myself and paid about $35 each for them (I noticed that the replacements were thicker than the originals). That's the only out-of pocket cost I've incurred other than tires and brakes. Definitely need to upgrade the tires and brakes upon replacement and keep the allignment job current.   Bottom line is that I'd definitely buy it again. With my GM card I bought a 30,500 vehicle for 23,800 and I've only put $70 into it. I have a family of 6 and here are the things we love..Smooth ride, DVD system with wireless headphones- no issues after 4.5 years, automatic sliding doors have worked perfectly, cool wheels, styling, audio system sound, room and versatility, gas mileage, reliabliity. No engine or transmission issues to date.
#23 of 23 Re: rattle noise [genmtrfan] by cheeze74 Nov 03, 2009 (5:12 am)
Replying to: genmtrfan (Nov 02, 2009 1:08 pm) Thanks for the info. I checked the TSB's on this site but didn't see anything in regaurds to the front airbag.

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