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2008 Chevrolet Uplander Full Review
Date Published: 5/06/08
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2008 Chevrolet Uplander Review
The 2008 Chevrolet Uplander gets no major changes as it heads into what is likely its final model year. Uplander remains the only minivan GM makes. Similar Buick, Saturn, and Pontiac versions have all been discontinued. A regular base model comes in LS trim and is 8 inches shorter in wheelbase than extended-length models. Extended versions come in LS and LT trims. All have a 240-hp 3.9-liter V6 engine that can run on gasoline or E85 ethanol fuel. A 4-speed automatic transmission is standard. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and side airbags. Uplanders seat seven via 2nd-row buckets and a 50/50 split 3rd-row bench that folds flat atop the cargo floor. All these seats are removable. Power operation for one or both sliding side doors is standard or optional, depending on model.
Competition
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Long the choice as a family hauler, Minivans are easily the smartest use of space for passengers and cargo. These vehicles offer a fantastic blend of comfort, convenience, and safety features for the modern family.
Our Best Buys are the Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Honda Odyssey. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Entourage, Kia Sedona, and Toyota Sienna.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan.
Our Best Buys are the Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Honda Odyssey. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Entourage, Kia Sedona, and Toyota Sienna.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan.
News
Uplander bows out after model-year 2009, our sources say. In its place comes a large crossover wagon on General Motors' new Lambda platform: the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
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2008 Chevrolet Uplander Road Test
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
No opportunity yet to test with 3.9 V6. The 3.5-liter models compared well with most rivals, and felt quicker in our tests than the 10.5 sec 0-60 mph quoted by GM. Expect the 3.9 versions to follow suit.
| 2LT | Class Average |
| 4 | 5.4 |
No opportunity yet to test with 3.9 V6. The 3.5-liter models compared well with most rivals, and felt quicker in our tests than the 10.5 sec 0-60 mph quoted by GM. Expect the 3.9 versions to follow suit.
Fuel Economy
No opportunity to measure.
| 2LT | Class Average |
| 4 | 4.2 |
No opportunity to measure.
Ride Quality
All versions comfortably absorb most bumps. We recommend the available load-leveling suspension, which helps stabilize a vehicle carrying lots of cargo or passengers.
| 2LT | Class Average |
| 6 | 6.4 |
All versions comfortably absorb most bumps. We recommend the available load-leveling suspension, which helps stabilize a vehicle carrying lots of cargo or passengers.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Engine noise is well muffled. Tire noise quite low from front seats but noticeable in 2nd, 3rd rows, so passengers might have a hard time hearing those up front. Side mirrors generate marked wind whoosh at any speed.
| 2LT | Class Average |
| 5 | 5.2 |
Engine noise is well muffled. Tire noise quite low from front seats but noticeable in 2nd, 3rd rows, so passengers might have a hard time hearing those up front. Side mirrors generate marked wind whoosh at any speed.
Quietness
All versions share same basic dashboard design. Gauges unobstructed, controls legible and handy. Switchgear and cabin materials show upscale flair, but dashboard trays and drawers made of budget-grade plastic.
| 2LT | Class Average |
| 6 | 6.3 |
All versions share same basic dashboard design. Gauges unobstructed, controls legible and handy. Switchgear and cabin materials show upscale flair, but dashboard trays and drawers made of budget-grade plastic.
Controls
All versions share same basic dashboard design. Gauges unobstructed, controls legible and handy.
| 2LT | Class Average |
| 6 | 6.2 |
All versions share same basic dashboard design. Gauges unobstructed, controls legible and handy.
Details
Switchgear and cabin materials show upscale flair, but dashboard trays and drawers made of budget-grade plastic.
| 2LT | Class Average |
| 4 | 5.3 |
Switchgear and cabin materials show upscale flair, but dashboard trays and drawers made of budget-grade plastic.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Low step-in makes getting in or out a simple matter. Generous head- and legroom. Fine outward visibility, aided by large mirrors.
| 2LT | Class Average |
| 6 | 7.5 |
Low step-in makes getting in or out a simple matter. Generous head- and legroom. Fine outward visibility, aided by large mirrors.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Adult head and legroom in both rear rows. Narrow passage between middle buckets makes accessing 3rd row more awkward than in some competitors. Third-row seats too close to floor for best adult comfort, but fine for kids. Reduced length of regular Uplanders vs. extendeds comes at the expense of rear-seat legroom and cargo room.
| 2LT | Class Average |
| 6 | 7.6 |
Adult head and legroom in both rear rows. Narrow passage between middle buckets makes accessing 3rd row more awkward than in some competitors. Third-row seats too close to floor for best adult comfort, but fine for kids. Reduced length of regular Uplanders vs. extendeds comes at the expense of rear-seat legroom and cargo room.
Cargo Room
Second-row buckets are light enough for easy removal, but don't stow in floor. Instead, all rear seats fold level with a 4-inch-high rear cargo tray to make a mostly flat floor. Available cargo organizer helps keep small stuff in place, but GM's minivans have less storage space behind the 3rd-row seat than rivals with a hideaway-seat floor well.
| 2LT | Class Average |
| 10 | 10 |
Second-row buckets are light enough for easy removal, but don't stow in floor. Instead, all rear seats fold level with a 4-inch-high rear cargo tray to make a mostly flat floor. Available cargo organizer helps keep small stuff in place, but GM's minivans have less storage space behind the 3rd-row seat than rivals with a hideaway-seat floor well.
Value within Class
Though the more powerful engine for 2007 is welcome, these minivans still trail most rivals in many key areas. Absence of curtain side airbags is their biggest deficit. However, fair prices and a comfortable ride make Uplander and its siblings worth considering if you're watching your budget.
| 2LT | Class Average |
| 5 | 7.1 |
Though the more powerful engine for 2007 is welcome, these minivans still trail most rivals in many key areas. Absence of curtain side airbags is their biggest deficit. However, fair prices and a comfortable ride make Uplander and its siblings worth considering if you're watching your budget.
Total Score
| 2LT | Class Average |
| 62 | 71.2 |
Scores for all Minivans
| Low Score | 62 | |
| Average Score | 71 | |
| High Score | 78 |
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2008 Chevrolet Uplander Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 01/07/2008
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| LS regular length 4-door van | $21,540 | $20,355 | $780 |
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| LS extended length 4-door van | $24,250 | $22,674 | $780 |
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| LT extended length 4-door van | $29,330 | $27,424 | $780 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
| Model | Rebate & Incentives | Type | Expires |
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| Uplander | 5.9%-7.9% financing. | Customer | 06/02/08 |
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
LS
Powertrain
3.9-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, traction control.
Safety
Dual front airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor, daytime running lights.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Front air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cloth upholstery, 7-passenger seating, quad bucket seats, 3rd-row split folding seat, power mirrors, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, OnStar assistance system w/one year service, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, satellite radio, tachometer, intermittent wipers, automatic headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, 225/60R17 tires, wheel covers.
LT adds to LS:
Safety
Front side airbags.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Dual-zone manual climate controls, rear air conditioning and heater w/rear controls, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, 6-way power driver seat, heated power mirrors, power rear-quarter windows, power sliding passenger-side door, DVD entertainment system, rear radio controls, illuminated visor mirrors, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear privacy glass, roof rails, alloy wheels.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Safe and Secure Pkg.
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LS extended, LT
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$260
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$216
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Air-inflator kit, load-leveling suspension.
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Climate Pkg.
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LS
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$645
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$535
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Heated power mirrors, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, rear privacy glass.
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Convenience Pkg.
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LT
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$585
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$486
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Remote engine start, universal garage door opener, cargo organizer.
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Premium Seating Pkg.
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LT
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$1,350
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$1,121
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Leather upholstery, heated front seats, 6-way power passenger seat.
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Power Convenience Pkg.
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LT
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$720
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$598
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Rear-obstacle-detection system, power sliding driver-side door, additional power outlet.
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Trailering Provisions Pkg.
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LT
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$25
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$21
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Includes heavy-duty cooling, wiring harness. Requires Safe and Secure Pkg.
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Powertrain |
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Flex-fuel 3.9-liter V6 engine
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LS, LT
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$0
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$0
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Safety |
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Front side airbags
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LS
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$350
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$291
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2nd-row side airbags
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LT
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$350
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$291
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2nd-row integrated child seat
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LS
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$125
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$104
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Requires front side airbags, 6-way power driver seat, upgraded cloth upholstery.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Navigation system
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LT
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$2,145
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$1,780
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Rear air conditioning
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LS extended
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$475
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$394
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Includes rear heater, rear controls. Requires Climate Pkg.
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DVD entertainment system
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LS
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$995
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$826
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Requires overhead rail system.
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Overhead rail system
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LS
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$150
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$125
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Requires DVD entertainment system.
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Two additional wireless headphones
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LS, LT
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$75
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$62
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LS requires DVD entertainment system.
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AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer
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LS, LT
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$295
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$245
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Satellite radio delete
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(credit)
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$-200
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$-166
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Cruise control
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LS
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$250
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$208
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Requires remote keyless entry.
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Front-row folding tray
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LS
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$75
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$62
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Std. LT.
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2nd-row folding tray
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LT
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$75
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$62
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6-way power driver seat
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LS
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$275
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$228
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Upgraded cloth upholstery
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LS
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$125
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$104
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Includes front-row folding tray. Requires front side air bags. LS regular length requires 2nd-row integrated child seat.
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Cargo net
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LT
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$45
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$37
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Floormats
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LS
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$80
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$66
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Engine-block heater
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LS, LT
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$75
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$62
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Alloy wheels
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LS
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$325
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$270
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Chrome alloy wheels
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LT
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$650
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$540
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2008 Chevrolet Uplander Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Chevrolet Uplander (base) 4-door van | Chevrolet Uplander 4-door van |
| Wheelbase, in. | 113.0 | 121.1 |
| Overall Length, in. | 191.0 | 204.0 |
| Overall Width, in. | 72.0 | 72.0 |
| Overall Height, in. | 72.0 | 72.0 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4084 | 4470 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 120.1 | 136.5 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 20.0 | 25.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.8 | 39.8 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 39.9 | 39.9 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.9 | 38.9 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 37.5 | 38.9 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| ohv V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 3.9 /237 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 240 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 240 @ 4800 |
| Availability | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 4-speed automatic | 16/23 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
Antilock Brakes
Traction Control
Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags
Curtain Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Chevrolet Uplander (base) 4-door van | Chevrolet Uplander 4-door van |
| Front Impact, Driver | 5 | NA |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 5 | NA |
| Rollover Resistance | 3 | NA |
| Side Impact, Driver | 4 | NA |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 5 | NA |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/100,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 6/100,000 | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 5/100,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
USA
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive
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