Chevrolet Uplander recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 582 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Uplander (model years 2005–2009). The most reported problem area is electrical system (141 complaints), followed by structure (125 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (3).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
200902 00
20081119 81
20071109 22
20063158 72
20053196 71

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (196), 2006 (158) and 2008 (119). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (2).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Uplander model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Electrical system141 4 of 5
Structure125 4 of 5
Latches/locks/linkages82 4 of 5
Steering55 4 of 5
Suspension51 4 of 5

All 5 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
10V110000Mar 19, 2010 Suspension: rear2005–20085,375
06V051000Feb 15, 2006 Equipment: other, labels2006291
05V552000Dec 7, 2005 Equipment: other, labels200632,068
05V287000Jun 20, 2005 Parking brake200514,600
05V061000Feb 18, 2005 Seats: mid/rear assembly200518,850

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 24 complaints and a fire in 6 complaints; 59 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.