Does the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, the most recent reported on March 19, 2010 (Suspension: rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander?

Owners have filed 196 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (57 complaints), followed by latches/locks/linkages (45).

How many 2005 Chevrolet Uplander complaints mention a crash or fire?

7 of 196 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 31 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Chevrolet Uplander recalls and problems

3 recalls and 196 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander.

recalls

196

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Chevrolet Uplander recalls

Suspension: rear

NHTSA campaign 10V110000 · reported March 19, 2010 · BRAUN CORPORATION · 5,375 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Parking brake

NHTSA campaign 05V287000 · reported June 20, 2005 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 14,600 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' 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). Some of these vehicles failed this test.
The risk: When the parking brake is released, the driver may notice unintended braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting, and a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Unintended vehicle movement could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. The recall began on november 14, 2005. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

Seats: mid/rear assembly

NHTSA campaign 05V061000 · reported February 18, 2005 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 18,850 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain minivans, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early in a side impact crash. This was discovered in a side impact test run by gm, under conditions similar to NHTSA's new car assessment program (ncap) side impact test.
The risk: If the rear latches of the seat release early in a severe side impact, the front outboard latch may disengage and increase the potential for injury to the occupant of the seat.
The fix: Dealers will remove the seat latch release handle and install a black plastic cap over the exposed metal stud to eliminate the side impact safety concern free of charge. The recall began on april 5, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system57
Latches/locks/linkages45
Structure45
Exterior lighting13
Service brakes, hydraulic13
Suspension13
Power train9
Steering9
Engine and engine cooling8
Fuel system, gasoline8

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 10, 2023 · Wheels · 80,000 miles
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…

Dec 9, 2019 · Engine · 136,000 miles
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…

Jun 4, 2019 · 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.

Mar 5, 2019 · Structure · 250,000 miles
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…

Nov 17, 2018 · Electrical system · 341,000 miles
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…

Uplander model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	3	196	7	1
2006	3	158	7	2
2007	1	109	2	2
2008	1	119	8	1

Across all years, the 2005 Uplander has the most complaints (196). All Chevrolet Uplander years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, the most recent reported on March 19, 2010 (Suspension: rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander?: Owners have filed 196 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (57 complaints), followed by latches/locks/linkages (45).
How many 2005 Chevrolet Uplander complaints mention a crash or fire?: 7 of 196 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 31 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 10, 2023.