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Jonathan writes:
2008 Chevrolet Uplander LS Review
ProsPowerful engine, cheap to buy, easy to clean ConsVery badly built, realibility issues, none of the seats can't be flattened into the floor
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A Normal Van With A Whole Host Of Problems... — The Chevrolet Uplander/Pontiac Montana are GM's minivans. They're both exactly the same with no differences between the two badges. These vans are on the cheap side, the problem is you'll be in for a bit of a surprise. To drive the Uplander is givena 3.9L V6, this does make the Uplander very powerful given its price range. Its not a slow van in terms of a straight line. To turn its surprising that it does turn rather well but it rolls quite badly so its unadvised. The steering however is dull and lifeless. The interior is not luxurious at all. It is actually very cheaply designed and very conventional. None of the seats can be flattened into the floor, if you need trunk space you'll need to remove the storage pieces in the rear. The build quality however is another story, many Uplanders/Montanas are badly built. The cup holders often fail to slide out or in, the sliding doors do get stuck if built poorly, interior pieces are often loose. While this isn't the worst built GM product, it comes close. The Uplander/Montanas are not reliable either. Common areas of problems lie in the traction control, tire monitoring system. Transmissions also contribute to this van's reliability problems. You may get a Uplander that doesn't stay in the shop at all, but most likely it will be there often. Overall this is a cheap van with nothing special other than its massive array of problems.
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Dkshaffer writes:
2008 Chevrolet Uplander LT Ext Review
ProsI like the gas mileage and it handles good. The DVD player is great to keep the kids entertained. The wireless headphones are also a great accessory. There is room for our kids and room for all the things we carry along on trips. ConsThe brakes squeak, even though we carried it to the local Chevrolet dealership and they checked the brakes and said they were ok. Only the passenger side rear door is motorized and can be opened remotely. It appears to have been originally equipped for both doors to be motorized, but a previous owner disabled the driver rear door. 
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Overall It Is A Good Vehicle. — I like the gas mileage on the two long trips we have taken since we have owned this van. Would be nice if it was a little smoother ride, it is not as bad as some vehicles i have rode in though. It handles good and the wireless headphones with the DVD player are great for the kids. They can listen to their movie while parents talk or listen to the radio. The biggest down side is the brakes squeaking. We had them checked by the Chevrolet dealer, and we were told they are fine. Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Michael writes:
2008 Chevrolet Uplander LT Ext Review
ProsIs eventually reliable (IT'S ALSO GREAT IF YOU LIKE THE DASH TO LIGHT UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE) Constransmission/AC compressor/ Tie rods/ CB joints creak like crazy And much much more for the price of a car that's not a lemon BUT WE GOT ONE ANYWAY LOL
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Fix The He@@ Out Of It And It May Run Somewhat Okay — This car is good for a GM but it has had so many problems over the first 2 years and WERENT covered by warranty You cannot accelerate fast as the tranny will clunk and pop out of gear (merging onto hway) Also the transmission went at 21,000 km's (Never raced) AC Compressor blew at 10/000 kms and was 400$ to fix Steering column had to be replaced needed numerous shop work at AppleWood Chev as every frikin light wsent up on the dash for no reason even as of today there is still always a message on the dash saying Traction control off and the blown tire light is always on and says "Righ Rear Tire Check" When it was actaully the right FRONT tire Any way it seems after you fix it enough it pretty much is reliable. Engine Runs VERY STRONG but transmission is very weak YOU LET GO OF THE ACCELERATER AND IT JERKS BACK like putting a manual car from third to first gear Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Luc writes:
2008 Chevrolet Uplander LT Ext Review
ProsIt's got balls! ConsProblems!
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Crap — More problems than I wish to list. Constantly at the shop for repairs. It was a total lemon. It's a fleet vehicle and unfortunately, the others had the same problem. Very happy they've discontinued it. Now we can get Caravans. Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.) | ||
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Robert writes:
2008 Chevrolet Uplander LS Review
ProsHandy Consnot much
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