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If your Chevy Uplander has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your van gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine …

Dash lights flickering and failure to start is a very common issue that can happen to the Chevy Uplander. While your first impulse may be to think that there is something wrong with your van’s starter (and it is possible), it’s usually caused by an issue with the battery or …

P0088 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Chevy Uplander. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your van’s fuel pressure is too high. While P0088 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your Uplander’s model year, engine type, and how it regulates fuel …

P0026 is a code that signals an issue with your Chevy Uplander’s intake valve control solenoid circuit. In layman’s terms, the circuit is not complying with the Powertrain Control Module’s commands. It sent a signal to the intake valve control solenoid, and it, for whatever reason, failed. P0026 is a …

P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Chevy Uplander’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which …

P0725 is a common OBD2 code that can occur in the Chevy Uplander. It indicates an issue with the engine speed sensor input circuit (which measures the engine speed at the input shaft and helps the PCM determine when and how hard to shift the transmission). It’s a generic code, …

P0523 is a standard OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Chevy Uplander. In layman’s terms, it indicates the signal from the oil pressure sensor is higher than its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0523 is generic (it has the same definition for all vehicles), repair steps …

P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from your Chevy Uplander’s air intake system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for the Uplander as it would any other vehicle made after 1996), repair steps will vary based on …

P0605 is a relatively rare OBD-II trouble code that can occur in the Chevy Uplander. It indicates that PCM (powertrain control module) is not passing its ROM (read-only memory) self-test when you turn the ignition on. While P0605 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any car …

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Chevy Uplander as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be …