2005 Chevrolet Uplander Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander.
Worst 2005 Chevrolet Uplander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 44 | 2 | 1 | 78,146 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 28 | — | — | 43,634 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 27 | — | — | 20,177 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 16 | — | — | 58,712 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 11 | — | — | 112,218 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | 1 | — | 68,556 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | 1 | — | 105,184 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | 1 | 70,014 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 7 | — | — | 48,080 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 6 | — | — | 11,755 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 55,308 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 106,484 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 68,658 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | — | — | 88,333 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 4 | — | — | 8,589 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 21,848 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 7,025 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 1 | — | 88,358 mi | |
| SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 4 | 1 | — | 8,360 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | — | — | 37,342 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 | — | — | 35,636 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 33,750 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 68,002 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 3 | — | — | 12 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 29,332 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 85,400 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 26,671 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 3 | — | — | 26,249 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | 20,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | 50,040 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,375 vehicles.
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.
Other Chevrolet Uplander Years
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Uplander reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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