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2007 Chevrolet UplanderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 109 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2007 Chevrolet Uplander
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year26% below the Uplander median · #4 of 4 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints1099 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage49kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 14, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander has problems

109 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
Structure271
Electrical system141
Latches/locks/linkages140
Steering110
Fuel system, gasoline100
Power train100
Suspension70
Engine61
Service brakes, hydraulic60
15 other systems384

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

1 recall

2007 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.

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 structure problems start?

49kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 24 structure complaints. 83% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
8under 30k miles20under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2007 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

2007 Chevrolet Uplander safety ratings

2007 Chevrolet Uplander 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, and the recalls they led to.

  1. POWER SLIDING DOOREA07019 · closed Feb 23, 2009
    No recall
In owners' words

What Uplander owners report

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

DRIVING AT 75 MPH COOPER TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING OUTER WALL TO WHIP AROUND CAUSING BODY DAMAGE AND ENGINE DAMAGE BEFORE FALLING OFF AND DAMAGING WHEEL. *TR
Complaint 10637494 · Sep 19, 2014 · 102,350 miles
SLIDING DOORS DON'T OPERATE CORRECTLY OR THEY OPEN WHEN MOVING. PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS NOW LOCKED AND WILL NOT UNLOCK. ALSO HAVE ISSUES WITH THE ABS SYSTEMS NOT WORKING. *JS
Complaint 10617063 · Jul 29, 2014 · 75,000 miles
WE PURCHASED THE 2007 CHEVY UPLANDER BEFORE DOING ANY RESEARCH....HAD WE KNOWN WHAT WE KNOW NOW, WE WOULD HAVE NOT PURCHASED IT. SHORTLY AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE REAR SLIDING DOORS BEGAN ACTING UP. SOMETIMES THEY WON'T OPEN AND OTHER TIMES THEY RANDOMLY OPEN ON THEIR OWN. WHEN YOU CLOSE…
Complaint 10577608 · Apr 5, 2014 · 32,000 miles

Own a 2007 Uplander?

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