Does the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 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 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?

Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (27 complaints), followed by electrical system (14).

How many 2007 Chevrolet Uplander complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 109 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2007 Chevrolet Uplander recalls and problems

1 recall and 109 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander.

recalls

109

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.

2007 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.

Most reported problems

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

Structure27
Electrical system14
Latches/locks/linkages14
Steering11
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10
Unknown or other8
Suspension7
Engine6
Service brakes, hydraulic6

What owners report

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

May 14, 2025 · Latches/locks/linkages · 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that the sliding door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle was opening independently. The contact had the vehicle modified because as a disabled driver, and had a ramp installed for the wheelchair. The contact stated that whenever the sliding door was…

May 12, 2021 · Steering · 101,000 miles
MY VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A SCRUBBING NOISE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AS I WAS DRIVING AND THIS NOISE GOT EVEN MORE NOTICABLE AS I MADE ANY TURNS .I STOPPED AND CKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND IT WAS !T FULL LEVEL.NOW IT MAKES A WOOING NOISE AS WELL. ALSO UPON STARTING OFF FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN I…

Feb 23, 2021 · Engine · 189,363 miles · fire reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING MESSAGE WOULD FLASH ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AS THE VEHICLE WOULD SIMULTANEOUSLY REDUCE ITS POWER. SOON AFTER THE WARNING LIGHT DISSIPATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESUME NORMAL…

Nov 27, 2020 · Suspension · 200,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE RACK AND PINION FRACTURED MAKING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE MATERIAL…

Apr 18, 2020 · Power train · 138,000 miles
MY 2007 CHEVY UPLANDER HAS BECOME UNSAFE. MULTIPLE MECHANICS HAVE GIVEN DIFFERENT GUESSES AS TO WHAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE. WHEN DRIVING, IF I STOP AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT, OR EVEN DURING STOP-GO TRAFFIC, THE VAN WILL SUDDENLY JERK WHEN I GO TO ACCELERATE. SOMETIMES THE JERK IS INCREDIBLY FORCEFUL AS IF I HAVE BEEN…

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
2009	0	2	0	0

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

Questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 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 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?: Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (27 complaints), followed by electrical system (14).
How many 2007 Chevrolet Uplander complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 109 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 14, 2025.