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2005 Chevrolet Uplander problems

Owners have filed 293 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander with NHTSA between 2005 and 2023. The largest single group is the electrical system. Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 4 worst.

Read the complaints What breaks Worst years for the Chevrolet Uplander All 2005 cars

FaultScore 70/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Chevrolet Uplander.

How this is worked out

The numbers

293

Complaints

Crashes reported

Fires reported

Injuries reported

1 complaint reports a death.

40,000 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

49%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.

Complaint volume — 64: Against the median year of the Chevrolet Uplander. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 69: 13.3% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 84: 49% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2005 compares with every other Chevrolet Uplander

Click any bar to open that year's report.

293 275 155 195 5

05 06 07 08 09

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2005 Chevrolet Uplander

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Electrical System 63 21.5%

2 crashes, 1 fires · median 38,000 mi

Body & Structure 47 16.0%

Median failure at 42,650 miles

Doors, Latches & Locks 45 15.4%

Median failure at 24,231 miles

Lights 18 6.1%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 26,000 mi

Brakes 17 5.8%

Median failure at 37,908 miles

Suspension 13 4.4%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 49,043 mi

Engine & Cooling 13 4.4%

Median failure at 87,709 miles

Fuel & Propulsion 11 3.8%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 57,000 mi

Steering 9 3.1%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 41,000 mi

Transmission & Drivetrain 9 3.1%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 61,000 mi

Seat Belts 8 2.7%

Median failure at 71,000 miles

Other & Unspecified 6 2.0%

Median failure at 39,364 miles

Seats 6 2.0%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 11,759 mi

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 6 2.0%

Median failure at 25,674 miles

Equipment & Accessories 5 1.7%

Median failure at 40,000 miles

Wheels 5 1.7%

Median failure at 80,000 miles

Tires 5 1.7%

Median failure at 24,000 miles

Airbags 3 1.0%

3 crashes, 0 fires · median 70,000 mi

Stability & Traction Control 2 0.7%

Median failure at 46,212 miles

Acceleration & Cruise Control 2 0.7%

Median failure at 69,500 miles

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Door 28 31.8%

Latch 27 30.7%

Body 11 12.5%

Headlights 6 6.8%

Mid/Rear Assembly 4 4.5%

Alternator/Generator/Regulator 4 4.5%

Starter Assembly 4 4.5%

Rotor 4 4.5%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 15 6.1%

1,000 – 9,999 miles 27 11.1%

10,000 – 24,999 miles 59 24.2%

25,000 – 49,999 miles 38 15.6%

50,000 – 74,999 miles 40 16.4%

75,000 – 99,999 miles 22 9.0%

100,000 – 149,999 miles 27 11.1%

150,000+ miles 16 6.6%

NHTSA crash tests

The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own photographs and star ratings.

These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.

Frontal crash test of a 2005 Chevrolet Uplander (Early Release) — Photographs taken by NHTSA during its own New Car Assessment Program crash tests of this model year. Public domain.

Configuration	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2005 Chevrolet Uplander (Later Release)	—	—	—	—
2005 Chevrolet Uplander (Early Release)	—	—	—	—

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Apr 2005 peak 14 Feb 2023

NHTSA investigations into the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

EA07019 Opened 11 Dec 2007 Closed 23 Feb 2009 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

POWER SLIDING DOOR

ODI EVALUATED GENERAL MOTORS' (GM) DATA, CONDUCTED CONSUMER INTERVIEWS, INSPECTED AND TESTED MY 2005-2007 GM MINIVANS WITH REGARD TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT OF A POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) OPENING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF PARK.ODI IDENTIFIED A HIGH WARRANTY CLAIM RATE.HOWEVER, THESE CLAIMS ARE RELATED TO VARIOUS PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH DOORS NOT PROPERLY OPENING OR CLOSING AND NOT SPECIFICALLY TO DOORS OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE CONDITION OF THE PSD REVERSING DIRECTION DURING THE CLOSING SEQUENCE IS CONSISTENT WITH AN OBSTRUCTION OF THE DOOR, OR WITH IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE DOOR, AND THIS IS ADD...

PE07044 Opened 16 Aug 2007 Closed 11 Dec 2007 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING

ODI HAS RECEIVED REPORTS THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOORS OPENED WITHOUT COMMAND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 GENERAL MOTORS MINIVANS (CHEVROLET UPLANDER/VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA SV6/MONTANA, BUICK TERRAZA, AND SATURN RELAY).SOME REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE DOOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CLOSED AND LATCHED BEFORE DRIVING AWAY CAUSING THE DOOR TO REVERSE (OPEN) AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS.HOWEVER, OTHER REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE DOOR WAS INITIALLY SHUT THEN OPENED AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND/OR MILES AT VEHICLE SPEEDS BETWEEN 20 AND 70 MPH.ODI HAS UPGRADED THIS PRELIMINARY...

PE05063 Opened 29 Nov 2005 Closed 6 Mar 2006 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL HARNESS DAMAGE

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON NOVEMBER 29, 2005, BASED ON ONE CONSUMER REPORT TO ODI AND A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BY GENERAL MOTORS.THE BULLETIN, NO. 1613174, ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 21, 2005, STATES IN PART, SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A STALL AND/OR NO CRANK, NO START CONDITION AFTER THE WIPERS ARE USED.ANALYSIS OF THE AVAILABLE DATA INDICATES THAT THE PROBLEM EXPERIENCE OCCURS EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.APPROXIMATELY 80% OF ALL FAILURES OCCURRED WITHIN THE FIRST 3,000 MILES.ADDITIONALLY, 88% OF THE COMPLAINT VEHICLES WERE BUILT IN THE FIRST HALF...

Recalls on the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2019420 21 Aug 2019 5,327 units in Canada

Other

Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk: Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

Recall 2006199 15 Aug 2006 49,116 units in Canada

Suspension

On certain Aztek (AWD), Montana (AWD), Relay (AWD), RendezVous (AWD), RendezVous (FWD), Silhouette (AWD), Terraza (AWD), Terraza (FWD), Uplander (AWD) and Venture (AWD) vehicles equipped with independent rear suspension, when operated in extreme cold temperature and on rough roads, water and salt can intrude past the ball joint seal. The combination of theses conditions may then lead to premature wear of the ball joint. If the ball joint wear progresses to the point of separation from the lower control arm, a loss of vehicle control may occur. Correction: Dealers will replace both ball joints with new ball joints which have a revised boot and ball stud to improve the seal to the ball stud shaft.

Recall 2005184 21 Jun 2005 3,886 units in Canada

Brakes

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 135. 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). A part that was not manufactured to specifications can cause the parking brake to fail this test. A loud popping noise as the parking brake is applied or a sudden decrease in the effort required to apply the parking brake can be indications of this condition. When the parking brake is released, the driver may notice unintended braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting, and a groan, humming, and/or vibration coming from the rear of the vehicle. Correction: Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper. The calipers will be replaced if lever slippage is identified.

Recall 2005040 18 Feb 2005 5,708 units in Canada

Structure

On certain vehicles, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early during the crash sequence of a side impact New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) test. If the rear latches of the seat are released early in a severe side impact, the front outboard latch may disengage and increase the potential for injury to the occupant of the seat. Correction: Dealers will replace the seat latch release lever.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

Filed 11 May 2018 at 5 miles East Stroudsburg, PA 2 injured

WHEELS

THE CHASSIS HAS A SERIOUS RUST ISSUE AS I'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE. THE RUST ISSUE IS ONE THAT YOU WOULD NOT EVEN SEE ON A 60 YEAR OLD CAR. IT CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL AND ALL OF ITS COMPONENTS TO BREAK FREE. I DO HAVE PICTURES (IT'S DARK OUT RIGHT AT THE MOMENT BUT I CAN BY MORNING) I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND A SOLUTION FOR THIS FOR QUIET A WHILE NOW.

NHTSA complaint #11093431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 11 May 2018 at 5 miles East Stroudsburg, PA 2 injured

STRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA complaint #11093431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 11 May 2018 at 5 miles East Stroudsburg, PA 2 injured

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

NHTSA complaint #11093431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 23 Apr 2017 at 167,000 miles Lino Lakes, MN 1 injured

SEATS

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY CAR WITH THE HEATED SEATS ON. SHE FELT IT GET EXTREMELY HOT. SHE TURNED OFF SEAT WARMERS. WHEN SHE GOT OUT OF CAR, THE SEAT HAD MELT/BURN MARKS AND HER LEGGINGS AND SKIN HAD BURN/RED MARKS. I HAD A MECHANIC LOOK INTO THIS AND HE SAID DO NOT USE SEAT WARMERS-IT WILL CAUSE A FIRE. NEW SEAT IS AT LEAST $500 WITHOUT LABOR. MAKES ME QUESTION ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, YOU HAVE CONNECTED SO MANY THINGS TOGETHER, THAT REPLACING ONE THING MEANS REPLACING A WHOLE CONSOLE. I AM A TRUE CHEVY PERSON- USED TO OWN? BE ASSOCIATED WITH A CHEVY BERETTA, 1964 CORVAIR, CITATION, MALIBU... LOOKING TO BUY AGAIN, BUT THIS BURNING WAS SCARY!

NHTSA complaint #10980035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 23 Apr 2017 at 167,000 miles Lino Lakes, MN 1 injured

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA complaint #10980035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 9 Feb 2017 at 70,000 miles Colton, OR Crash

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED, CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL, AND FLIPPED OVER SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

NHTSA complaint #10953754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

Filed 10 Feb 2023 at 80,000 miles Winston Salem, NC

WHEELS:RIM

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle was drifting and would not drive in a straight line. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a wheel alignment and changed the tires, but the failure persisted. The mechanic later diagnosed that the surface of all four alloy wheels had begun to deteriorate and was out of round. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle until the wheels were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.

NHTSA complaint #11506560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 9 Dec 2019 at 136,000 miles Fulton, NY

WHEELS

MY VAN HESITATES BETWEEN 2 AND 3 RPM'S. ESPECIALLY GOING UP A HILL, THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL BLINK FOR A FEW SECONDS. THEN ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON..THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IS MALFUNCTIONING.. WHEEL BEARING IN THE REAR NEED REPLACEMENT.. AND THERE DOES APPEAR TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE.. RADIO SKIPS, INTERIOR LIGHTS DON'T WORK AT ALL.. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT DOESN'T HEAT. THERES BARELY ANY HEAT EVEN WHEN GAUGE READS THE ENGINE IS NORMALLY WARM..

NHTSA complaint #11287856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 9 Dec 2019 at 136,000 miles Fulton, NY

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA complaint #11287856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 9 Dec 2019 at 136,000 miles Fulton, NY

ENGINE

NHTSA complaint #11287856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 4 Jun 2019 Rosenberg, TX

SEAT BELTS

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT BUCKLE INTO THE LATCH. THERE'S A METAL PIECE INSIDE THE LATCH BLOCKING IT FROM SLIDING IN AND SNAPPING IN. THIS STARTED HAPPENING A FEW DAYS AGO, PREVENTING ME FROM DRIVING THE VAN SINCE I CAN'T USE MY SEAT BELT.

NHTSA complaint #11217694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 5 Mar 2019 at 250,000 miles Rose City, MI

SUSPENSION

WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-75 IN MICHIGAN DOING ~75MPH, I FEEL A SHARP TUG THEN A SWAY. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME AND INSPECTED IT. THE WELDS ON THE BODY TO THE ATTACHING POINT OF THE REAR AXLE HAD BROKEN AND THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WAS TRACKING SIDEWAYS. THANK GOD NOTHING BAD HAPPENED, WE HAD ALL SIX OF OUR KIDS WITH US WHEN IT WENT OUT AT 75MPH.

NHTSA complaint #11184428 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 5 Mar 2019 at 250,000 miles Rose City, MI

STRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA complaint #11184428 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 17 Nov 2018 at 341,000 miles Galesburg, IL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DRIVING THE VEHICLE ALONG THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH AT NIGHT, THE IGNITION SWITCH RUN POSITION ROTATED TO OFF AND THE ENGINE AND ALL HEADLIGHTS, DASH, ETC, SHUTDOWN ALONG WITH THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THE INCIDENT HAS JUST STARTED HAPPENING AND 340,000 MILES ON IT. ONLY WAY TO GET ROLLING IS TO PUT THE AUTO TRANS LEVER TO NEUTRAL AND TWIST THE IGNITION KEY TO CRANK POSITION AND LET KEY SETTLE TO RUN POSITION. THE IGNITION SWITCH ITSELF HAS A SPRING DETENT AND IT SETS IN A POCKET AT RUN. SO THIS SWITCH HAS A SPRING THAT OVER TIME WEAKENS AND ALLOWS THE WHOLE KEY CYLINDER ANS SWITCH TO DROP OUT OF RUN AND SHUT OFF THE ELECTRICAL. SOLUTION WAS TO PUT IN A NEW SWITCH OR JUST USE A SINGLE KEY INSTEAD OF A FULL SET OF KEYS HANGING FROM THE KEY SLOT.. THE FULL REPLACEMENT OF THE SWITCH RUNS 350$, PRTS AND LABOR.

NHTSA complaint #11152217 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 7 Nov 2018 at 200,000 miles Fort Worth, TX

VISIBILITY/WIPER

I WAS HEARING ABOUT THE RECENT RECALL ACTIONS ABOUT CHEVY SUVS WITH WIPER BLADES. BUT, I HAVE HAD AN ISSUE WHERE MY WIPER WOULD STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT IN THE RECALL, BUT, JUST MADE ME THINK, AND I WANTED TO SHARE. I PURCHASED A NEW ARM FROM GM AT MY LOCAL DEALER IN AUGUST OF 2018. SO, I THINK THAT I AM OK.

NHTSA complaint #11149827 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 6 Aug 2018 at 175,000 miles MT. Pleasant, MI

STRUCTURE:BODY

THE BACK REAR HATCH WHEN I LIFTED DROPPED! I GOT MY HANDS UP FAST ENOUGH TO STOP IT AND WAS NOT INJURED THOUGH

NHTSA complaint #11118086 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 11 May 2018 at 5 miles East Stroudsburg, PA 2 injured

WHEELS

NHTSA complaint #11093431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 11 May 2018 at 5 miles East Stroudsburg, PA 2 injured

STRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA complaint #11093431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 11 May 2018 at 5 miles East Stroudsburg, PA 2 injured

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

NHTSA complaint #11093431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 20 Mar 2018 at 198,000 miles Indianapolis, IN

SUSPENSION

2005 CHEVY UPLANDER LT. UNDERCARRIAGE RUSTED ON BACK PASSENGER SIDE WITHIN 9 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL FROM THE BODY OF VEHICLE. WHEN DRIVING, YOU CAN HEAR/FEEL CLUNKING/SQUEAKING NOISE WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THE TIRE IS GOING TO COME COMPLETELY OFF THE CAR. AREA AFFECTED CANNOT BE REPLACED NOR WELDED AS THIS CAN BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE IMAGES THAT CAN BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

NHTSA complaint #11080389 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 20 Mar 2018 at 198,000 miles Indianapolis, IN

STRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA complaint #11080389 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 3 Jan 2018 at 180,000 miles Lansing, MI

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MY ELECTRICAL WILL GO OUT AS I AM DRIVING. THE CAR HAS STOPPED COMPLETELY AND THE ELECTRICAL AS I WAS DRIVING. MY CAR WILL TURN ON AND THEN OFF, AND I HAVE TO DO IT ABOUT 5 TIMES BEFORE I CAN EVEN GET IT TO STAY ON AND DRIVE. SOMETIMES THE ELECTRICAL WILL STOP AFTER THAT BUT I CAN STILL DRIVE. THIS IS NOT SAFE. IT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SOME TIME.

NHTSA complaint #11058184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 9 Sep 2017 at 183,000 miles Ogilvie, MN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE IGNITION SLIPS INTO THE OFF MODE WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING, THUS DISABLING EVERYTHING, INCLUDING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. I HAVE HAD IT HAPPEN WHILE MOVING OUT OF PARKING SPOTS ON A PUBLIC STREET, AND MANY TIMES AFTER START UP WHEN I'M NOT MOVING. I HAVE QUIT DRIVING IT UNTIL I CAN GET IT REPAIRED DUE TO SAFETY CONCERN.

NHTSA complaint #11022430 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 22 Jun 2017 at 113,000 miles East Lansing, MI

SUSPENSION

TAMARA RECALL AS I WAS DRIVING WITH MY WHOLE FAMILY IN OUR VAN, THE LEFT TRAILING ARE BROKE OFF. THEREFORE, MY AXLE STARTED TO FALL OFF. I COULD NOT STOP US. MY BREAKS DIDN'T WORK, SINCE IT SNAPPED MY BREAK LINE TOO. I WAS ONLY GOING 25MPH. ONCE WE CAME TO A STOP, WE GOT OUT, AND MY LEFT BACK TIRE WAS UNDER MY BUMPER.

NHTSA complaint #11000594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 23 Apr 2017 at 167,000 miles Lino Lakes, MN 1 injured

SEATS

NHTSA complaint #10980035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 23 Apr 2017 at 167,000 miles Lino Lakes, MN 1 injured

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA complaint #10980035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 9 Feb 2017 at 70,000 miles Colton, OR Crash

AIR BAGS

NHTSA complaint #10953754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 4 Oct 2016 at 181,000 miles Marion, IL

STEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE RADIO BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,000.

NHTSA complaint #10913720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 4 Oct 2016 at 181,000 miles Marion, IL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA complaint #10913720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 17 Aug 2016 at 150,000 miles Evansville, IN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE MY UPLANDER SHUTS OFF FOR NO REASON OR WARNING. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON. I HAD ONSTAR RUN A TEST AND NOTHING IS FOUND.

NHTSA complaint #10896596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Filed 17 Aug 2016 at 150,000 miles Evansville, IN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE MY UPLANDER SHUTS OFF FOR NO REASON OR WARNING. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON. I HAD ONSTAR RUN A TEST AND NOTHING IS FOUND.

NHTSA complaint #10896596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other Chevrolet Uplander years

2005 Chevrolet Uplander by part

Where owners filed from

Michigan 31
California 17
Pennsylvania 17
Florida 17
Ohio 15
Indiana 15
New York 13
Tennessee 13

Read this carefully

A complaint is an allegation by one owner, not a proven defect. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them.

Popular cars collect more complaints simply because more of them exist, which is why the grade here only ever compares this year against the other years of the same model.

If you believe your vehicle is unsafe, stop driving it and contact your dealer or NHTSA.