2008 Chevrolet Uplander Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(7 Total Reviews)
Suits our needs, good price & value
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Uplander LT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Sometimes we take long day trips and I wanted something that we could sleep in and I found the Uplander. We've taken the seats out, put in a full size air mattress,velcroed shades to the windows and have slept comfortably and inexpensively at RV parks. We had an 30' RV, needed lots of gas, space and I didn't like driving around with a toilet and every rattling. We are average size people, 5'4" & 5'9", enjoy traveling, dining out and have created our own little over-night pod. We can even take our dogs with us. When we return home, we put the mattress and supplies in a container in the back, keep the 3rd row seats in. If we need more passenger room we can always put the second row back in.
Favorite Features
I consider this my conversion van, the front seats are comfortable, it handles fine, we purchased an extended maintenance/warranty and we plan to keep the van for quite sometime.
Suggested Improvements
Heated front seats? I am very happy with the van.
13 out 15 people found this review helpful
Don't Buy An Uplander - Big Mistake
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
Review
To start with..The interior design is the worst ever.The seats in the second row are very poorly designed,you cannot recline fully because the seats hit against the interior side walls,they are too narrow and uncomfortable and lack knee space,they should also have been made to swivel.The side sliding doors should have sliding windows on them,not fixed windows.The cruise control is totally in the wrong location, and when in use is not smooth at all.The cigarette lighter or auxiliary outlet is in a very dumb and dangerous location (almost on the floor)makes it nearly impossible to use.The rear door is dangerous when opening,it will slam you in the face if you are not careful.
Favorite Features
None!!
Suggested Improvements
Everything!! You should start over completely. Re-engineering. And fire the present Chevrolet engineers.This is the last Chevrolet I will ever purchase. I had always liked Chevrolet but this has ruined it for me.
15 out 34 people found this review helpful
Pleasant Surprise
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Uplander LT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I saw in another review a claim of 27.6 MPG. I was also pleasantly surprised in this area. We have been as high as 27.9. We came out of an HHR and it took some getting used to, but this is a damn good buy. The price was very liveable, and we have not found any defect so far. It handles well for a van of any type and the ride is very smooth. Good power. I am waiting for winter to see what effects Traction control and Stabili-trac combined will provide. Overall, I think it is a well thought out vehicle
Favorite Features
The overhead rail system, and powered side doors.
Suggested Improvements
Maybe a bit more tire width.
13 out 13 people found this review helpful
2008 Chevorlet Uplander LT
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Uplander LT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
Review
1st drove this model as a rental car. We liked it so much we bought a new one when we got back from vacation. We had a newer Sedona Minivan and the difference is amazing. While the Kia had good power, the Uplander has that and much more. The powertrain is good for the size of vechile. The seats are really comfortable. The interior is laid out well and there are no blind spots. The doors and all seams line up well and the quality of the paint is good.
Favorite Features
Vehicle is user friendly
Suggested Improvements
Better mileage. I'd like to see it in the mid 30's
21 out 22 people found this review helpful
Pleasantly surprised
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Uplander LT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I just bought this vehicle. It was a lease car and I was hesitant to buy it but my wife has been wanting a new car and I got a good deal on it. We immediately took a 600 mile trip in it and I was pleasantly surprised. The fuel economy was pretty good at 27.6 mpg on the road. The ride was nice and visibility was good. Haven't had any issues yet.
Favorite Features
Smooth ride, good visibility, pretty good mileage. Pretty quiet ride, but there is a bit of wind noise from the side doors.
Suggested Improvements
Seats in second row need a little more knee room. Capt. chairs don't fold and flip for access to rear row seat.( Bucket seats do) Don't know why the difference.
36 out 37 people found this review helpful
Quality by GM?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
Review
2 day old van and defrost blower stopped working. Coldest night of the year too. The dealer took care of the issue giving me a rental. The passenger door and fender don't fit at all at the windshield, big gap on one side no gap on the other. The dealer isnt sure if it can be fixed. A terrible visual disaster. It is however not limited to my van only as I have seen many Uplanders the same. Also a rough idle sometimes with a gentle surge when I have a foot on the brake.
Favorite Features
Better on gas than I thought. Styling is nice and the price was great
Suggested Improvements
Fix the fit and finish, its not acceptable anymore to have anything less than perfect.
16 out 21 people found this review helpful
Tragedy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Uplander LT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This is the worst vehicle on the roads. The van features poor and ill handling. OnStar is the best feature. I am now trading it in for a New Sienna. Never drive this again
Favorite Features
OnStar, leather seats
Suggested Improvements
Everything except OnStar and leather seats
21 out 50 people found this review helpful
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