Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 119 | −24% | 1 | Electrical | Average |
| 2007 | 109 | −31% | 1 | Body | Average |
| 2006 | 158 | 1.3× | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2005 | 196 | 1.6× | 3 | Electrical | Caution |
* Complaints compared with the median Uplander year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet Uplander problems
Latest Chevrolet Uplander recalls
Suspension › Rear
The braun corporation has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification May not have been adequately welded.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on June 4, 2010. Owners May contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Certain cargo vans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 110, "tire selection and rims" and no. 120. "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these cargo vans were shipped without a tire and loading information labels because they were incorrectly…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with new tire and loading information labels and certification labels. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. The recall began on March 15, 2006.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006.
Parking brake
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' to meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in neutral (n).
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. The recall began on November 14, 2005.
Seats › Mid/rear assembly
On certain minivans, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat May be actuated and the rear latches May unlatch early in a side impact crash. This was discovered in a side impact test run by GM, under conditions similar to NHTSA's new car assessment program (ncap) side impact test.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the seat latch release handle and install a black plastic cap over the exposed metal stud to eliminate the side impact safety concern free of charge. The recall began on April 5, 2005.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet Uplander should you avoid?
2005 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Uplander years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2005.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Uplander?
2007 has the fewest complaints compared with other Uplander years at the same age, followed by 2008. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Chevrolet Uplander problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (141), body & structure (125) and locks & latches (82). Electrical complaints peak in the 2005 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Uplander had?
5 recalls across 2005–2008. The model year with the most is 2005. See all Chevrolet Uplander recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.