Target Audience:
Families and fleet buyers needing a seven- or eight-passenger people mover with available all-wheel drive
Key Advantage:
Available all-wheel drive, something few rivals in the segment offered, plus flexible seating and Stabilitrak stability control
Seating:
Seven or eight passenger seating with removable second-row seats
Drivetrain Options:
Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Entertainment:
Optional rear seat DVD entertainment system
Cargo Flexibility:
Fold-flat third-row seat with integral child seat option
Instrument Cluster:
Gauges, indicator lamps, driver information center operation
Entertainment Systems:
Audio, rear seat entertainment, and related controls
Climate Controls:
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning operation
Lights:
Exterior lamp controls, headlamp settings, bulb replacement
Driver Controls:
Wipers, washers, mirrors, cruise control, steering wheel controls
Locks and Security:
Door locks, keyless entry, anti-theft systems
Seating and Safety Restraints:
Seat adjustment, airbags, child restraints, safety belt use
Driving:
Starting, all-wheel drive operation, towing, driving tips
Maintenance and Specifications
Engine Compartment:
Component location and underhood checks
Engine Oil:
Checking, changing intervals, and oil life system
Battery:
Inspection, jump starting, and replacement guidance
Fuel Information:
Recommended fuel and fuel requirements
Air Filters:
Engine air filter and passenger compartment filter service
Refill Capacities:
Factory fluid and lubricant capacities
Lubricant Specifications:
Approved lubricants and part numbers
Accessories:
Approved accessories and part number information
Customer Assistance:
GM customer assistance and reporting procedures
Safety Defect Reporting:
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)
Cleaning:
Interior and exterior care instructions
Technical Depth:
Owner-level operation, care, and maintenance; not a workshop repair manual
Parts Information:
Part numbers and refill capacities included for common service items
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Standard Engine:
3.9L V6 (LZ8 flexible fuel in many applications)
Fuel System:
Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Fuel Type:
Regular unleaded; flexible fuel variants accept E85 ethanol
Recommended Fuel:
87 octane or higher regular unleaded
Horsepower:
N/A - not specified in owners manual; approximately 240 hp for 2008
Torque:
N/A - not specified in owners manual; approximately 240 lb-ft
Wheelbase:
N/A - not specified in owners manual; approximately 121.1 inches
Length:
N/A - not specified in owners manual; approximately 204.1 inches
Curb Weight:
N/A - not specified in owners manual; varies by drivetrain configuration
Seating Capacity:
7 to 8 passengers depending on configuration
Airbags:
Dual-stage frontal airbags
Safety Belts:
Three-point belts with pretensioners; adjustable height belts
Child Restraints:
LATCH system anchors and optional integrated child seat
Stability Control:
Stabilitrak electronic stability control system
Brakes:
Four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Traction Control:
All-speed traction control
Tire Pressure:
Tire pressure monitoring system
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - not specified in owners manual; refer to NHTSA for 2008 Uplander ratings
Audio System:
AM/FM radio with CD player; optional audio upgrades
Rear Seat Entertainment:
Optional DVD entertainment system for rear passengers
Driver Information Center:
Vehicle status and warning displays in the instrument cluster
OnStar:
Available OnStar telematics system (on equipped models)
Cruise Control:
Standard or optional electronic cruise control
Oil Changes:
Per engine oil life system monitoring
Scheduled Maintenance:
Interval charts and owner checks in the Maintenance and Specifications section
Refill Capacities:
Factory refill capacities listed in the manual
Lubricants:
Approved lubricant specifications and part numbers included
Common Wear Items:
Brake pads, wiper blades, air filters, and battery covered in routine service guidance
Brand and Model Background
Manufacturer:
General Motors (Chevrolet division)
Model Evolution:
The Uplander replaced the Venture in 2005 as Chevrolet's minivan and ran through the 2008 model year, its final year of production; offered in short and long wheelbase with FWD or AWD
Production Location:
N/A - not specified in owners manual; produced at GM's Doraville, Georgia assembly plant
