Chevrolet Uplander Problems by Year
NHTSA has 584 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Uplander, across 5 model years (2005–2009). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (196). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Chevrolet Uplander years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Uplander model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 Uplander: 196 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2006 Uplander: 158 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2008 Uplander: 119 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Uplander problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 142 | 5 | 2 |
| Structure problems | 126 | 5 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 55 | 4 | 4 |
| Suspension | 51 | 4 | 2 |
| Power Train | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 38 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 33 | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 31 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 24 | 4 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 4 | 15 |
| Engine | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 15 | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Seats | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chevrolet Uplander problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2005: electrical system (57)
All Chevrolet Uplander model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Uplander | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 Uplander | 119 | 1 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2007 Uplander | 109 | 1 | — | Structure | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2006 Uplander | 158 | 3 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2005 Uplander | 196 | 3 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Uplander years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (196), 2006 (158), 2008 (119). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Uplander?
Electrical System, with 142 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Uplander have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.