2007 Chevrolet Uplander Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Uplander years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. That ranks 4th out of 5 Uplander model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (27 complaints, 25%), typically at around 50,675 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 109owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Uplander problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 27 | 25% | 50,675 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 13% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 14 | 13% | 43,357 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 10% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 9% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 9% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 7% | 116,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 6% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 6% | 100,175 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 6% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 5% | 116,802 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 5% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 4% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4% | 98,567 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 3% | 59,537 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 157,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 19,506 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 2,006 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 77,400 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 34,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Chevrolet Uplander recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: 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.
Risk: A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Power sliding door (EA07019) — opened Dec 11, 2007, closed Feb 23, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that the sliding door on the passengerâs side of the vehicle was opening independently. The contact had the vehicle modified because as a disabled driver, and had a ramp installed for the wheelchair. The contact stated that whenever…
My vehicle started making a scrubbing noise with the steering wheel as i was driving and this noise got even more noticable as i made any turns .i stopped and cked the power steering fluid and it was !t full level.now it makes a wooing noise as well. Also upon starting off from a traffic light or…
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the charging system failure warning message would flash on the instrument panel as the vehicle would simultaneously reduce its power. Soon after the warning light dissipated, the vehicle would…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that while reversing into the driveway, the front driver's side rack and pinion fractured making the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who indicated that the cause of the failure was due to a…
My 2007 chevy uplander has become unsafe. Multiple mechanics have given different guesses as to what the problem may be. When driving, if i stop at a stop sign or red light, or even during stop-go traffic, the van will suddenly jerk when i go to accelerate. Sometimes the jerk is incredibly forceful…
Other Chevrolet Uplander years
← 2006 Uplander · 2008 Uplander →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Uplander | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Uplander | 119 | 1 |
| 2007 | 109 | 1 |
| 2006 Uplander | 158 | 3 |
| 2005 Uplander | 196 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 27 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Uplander model years, the 2007 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.