2008 Chevrolet Uplander LT Extended
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- Photo: 2007 Chevrolet Uplander LS 3.9L front 4.22.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Chevrolet Uplander LT Extended Wheelbase, front right, 09-24-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Blue Chevrolet Uplander LS side by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Chevrolet Uplander LS 3.9L rear 4.22.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Chevrolet Uplander LT Extended is a 3.9-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,330 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Uplander measures 204.3 inches long on a 121.1-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,330 ($44,274 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $30,110 ($45,452 *) |
| Destination Charge | $780 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.9L V6, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 3.9 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in |
| Tires Front | P225/60R17 |
| Tires Rear | P225/60R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 204.3 in |
| Width | 72 in |
| Height | 72 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 136.5 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet UPLANDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 19, 2010 · SUSPENSION:REAR
THE BRAUN CORPORATION HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 GENERAL MOTORS MOBILITY CONVERSION, HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE LOW FLOOR MINIVANS. DURING CONVERSION, THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE TRAILING ARM MODIFICATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
Consequence: A SQUEAKING OR CLUNKING NOISE MAY DEVELOP. THE TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS MAY PREMATURELY WEAR AND THE TRAILING ARM MAY FRACTURE OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO BECOME PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE CHASSIS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND WILL HAVE A SUPPLY OF RETROFIT PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN AT 1-800-488-0359.
NHTSA campaign 10V110000
119 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet UPLANDER
Owner Complaints
119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet UPLANDER (8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 21 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 20 |
| Structure | 19 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Suspension | 11 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.