2008 Chevrolet Uplander vs 2008 Honda Odyssey
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Chevrolet Uplander | 2008 Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 118 | 499 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 862 | 60 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,280 mi | 53,720 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Uplander | Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 19 | 123 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 88 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 62 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 33 |
| Power Train | 11 | 41 |
| Engine | 5 | 40 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 20 | 16 |
| Steering | 8 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 24 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 29 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 8 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2008 Chevrolet Uplander
2008 Honda Odyssey
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.