Can you swap transmission out of a 2006 3.5 Chevy Uplander with a 2008 3.9 Chevy Uplander
I have a 2008 Chevy Uplander with a 3.9 engine can I take the transmission out of a 2006 with a 3.5 motor and put it in my 2008?
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2008 Chevrolet Uplander Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Write a reviewAmid uncertainly about its future as GM scales back its overall production of minivans, the Chevrolet Uplander sports van (as Chevy classifies it) receives only a few minor upgrades for 2008, including an MP3 player input jack for the audio system and standard XM satellite radio.
The family-friendly van, available in both standard and extended-wheelbase trims, seats seven passengers, although the interior can be easily reconfigured for cargo thanks to second-row modular removable bucket seats and a third-row split-bench seat that can be folded flat if more space is required.
The Uplander received high marks in 2007 for front and side impact tests, and those ratings should carry over to the 2008 trims. Other safety features include a standard antilock braking system, all-speed traction control, a passenger sensing system that automatically switches the front passenger-seat airbag on or off depending on the passenger's weight, and GM's StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, which is standard on the extended trim and optional on the regular wheelbase trim.
Other standard features for the 2008 Chevy Uplander include air conditioning, power front windows, a tilt steering column, and OnStar.
A 240-horsepower, 3.9-liter V6 engine provides power for the Uplander, although a FlexFuel engine that can accept an 85-percent/15-percent ethanol/gasoline blend can be selected as an option on some trims. The engine links to a four-speed automatic transmission, which comes standard across the line.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2008 Chevrolet Uplander
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by Anonymous
Mar 13, 2021
I think these chev uplanders are the necessity vehicle. Spacious for one and luxury and comfort for two. And also long distance there phenomenal and handle the highway like a dream. In my opinion they should have never stop production on these minivans. For personal or commercial use there it. Mar 13, 2021
by DuWayne N S
Mar 07, 2020
Excellent SUV !!! The motor 3.9 is awesome! Buy the top line one & get DVD player!!Mar 07, 2020
by Ty T
Mar 21, 2014
I love the ability to carry passengers one day and the next to load up at BJS with tons of groceries without a problem. Even the other day I went to Home Depot and bought shelves and it fit without a hitch.Mar 21, 2014
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by Anonymous
Mar 13, 2021
I think these chev uplanders are the necessity vehicle. Spacious for one and luxury and comfort for two. And also long distance there phenomenal and handle the highway like a dream. In my opinion they should have never stop production on these minivans. For personal or commercial use there it. Mar 13, 2021
by DuWayne N S
Mar 07, 2020
Excellent SUV !!! The motor 3.9 is awesome! Buy the top line one & get DVD player!!Mar 07, 2020
by Ty T
Mar 21, 2014
I love the ability to carry passengers one day and the next to load up at BJS with tons of groceries without a problem. Even the other day I went to Home Depot and bought shelves and it fit without a hitch.Mar 21, 2014
by Anonymous
Jan 21, 2014
Great value for the money. You will easily pay thousands less for one of these than you would for a similarly equipped minivan from one of the other top minivan makers. With the seats out the ext van will fit a full size couch and the lift gate will close.Jan 21, 2014
by Don S
Feb 21, 2013
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. Feb 21, 2013
by Michael P
Oct 17, 2009
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 gearOct 17, 2009
by Luc G
Oct 11, 2009
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.Oct 11, 2009
by Robert V
Aug 29, 2009
Very handy, quite quiet for this type of car nad quite comfortable. Average performance and medium fuel milleage. The appearance is average as one would expect from a mini-van. The Quality is good. Overall I give if 3 stars over 5Aug 29, 2009
by Jonathan W
Jan 17, 2009
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.Jan 17, 2009
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2008 Chevrolet Uplander Pricing
Original MSRP
$21,540 to $29,330Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front, rear and third row · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.29
Engine
Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: removable bucket
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Child seat: built-in
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: one-piece · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.29
Engine
Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Passenger Seating: 2 · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front, rear and third row · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Doors
Side door type: power sliding passenger door
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.29
Engine
Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Rear heat: rear ventilation ducts with fan control · Type: bucket
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Child seat: built-in
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Passenger Seating: 2 · Rear seat folding: one-piece · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar
Telematics
Satellite communications: OnStar
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out
Air Conditioning
Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Second row side airbags delete · Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Rear headphone jacks · Headphones: rear · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · Remote control: audio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake width: 0.5 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Easy entry: power rear seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Doors
Side door type: sliding driver side door
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.29
Engine
Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Mirror color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: driver-side manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: removable bucket
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Child seat: built-in
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger Seating: 4 · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: one-piece · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Satellite communications: OnStar
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent