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2005 Chevrolet UplanderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 196 owner complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2005 Chevrolet Uplander
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.4× the Uplander median · #1 of 4 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints19624 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage38kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 10, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander has problems

196 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system576
Latches/locks/linkages452
Structure456
Exterior lighting131
Service brakes, hydraulic130
Suspension132
Power train91
Steering91
Engine and engine cooling80
17 other systems6616

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2005 Chevrolet Uplander recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 05V-287 · Jun 20, 2005 · 14,600 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Recall 05V-061 · Feb 18, 2005 · 18,850 vehicles

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…

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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

38kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 46 electrical system complaints. 74% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
20under 30k miles34under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Uplander year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Uplander median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2005 Chevrolet Uplander safety ratings

2005 Chevrolet Uplander (Later Release) in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, and the recalls they led to.

  1. POWER SLIDING DOOREA07019 · closed Feb 23, 2009
    No recall
  2. ELECTRICAL HARNESS DAMAGEPE05063 · closed Mar 6, 2006
    No recall
  3. POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENINGPE07044 · closed Dec 11, 2007
    No recall
In owners' words

What Uplander owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11152217 · Nov 17, 2018 · 341,000 miles
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…
Complaint 11058184 · Jan 3, 2018 · 180,000 miles
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…
Complaint 11022430 · Sep 9, 2017 · 183,000 miles

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