2009 Chevrolet Uplander Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 12, 2014 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Uplander years
Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chevrolet Uplander. That ranks 5th out of 5 Uplander model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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2007 Chevrolet Uplander LT Extended Wheelbase photographed in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. Finished in Bordeaux Red.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Chevrolet Uplander problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~5,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~50,000 mi
Engine1 · ~50,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~50,000 mi
Structure1 · ~5,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%5,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)150%50,000——
Engine150%50,000——
Service Brakes150%50,000——
Structure150%5,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 1 complaints
2013: 1201312014: 120141

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Chevrolet Uplander recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Uplander.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Both automatic sliding side doors would open with no warning traveling 55 mph, afraid my triplet grand children or my 2 dogs would fall out, the dogs did get out one day when the doors opened by their self, one of my dogs ran across the busy street. Automobile ran over top of him but lucky the…

Electrical System · received Jul 12, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10610068

Several times now i have received a reduced engine power message, as well as periodic service stability trak and service abs. This seems to happen when i make a tight turn or hit a rough patch in the road. The most recent time this happened, i could not get rid of the reduced engine power and…

Engine · received Mar 18, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10503503

Other Chevrolet Uplander years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200920
2008 Uplander1191
2007 Uplander1091
2006 Uplander1583
2005 Uplander1963

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Uplander?

Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Chevrolet Uplander?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.