MYRModel Year Report

2005 Chevrolet Uplander

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2005 Chevrolet Uplander
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:47.536Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
196
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

2005: 196 complaints 2005 196 2006: 158 complaints 2006 2007: 109 complaints 2007 2008: 119 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2005: 196 complaints 2005 196 2006: 158 complaints 2006 2007: 109 complaints 2007 2008: 119 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009
2005: 196 complaints 2005 196 2006: 158 complaints 2006 2007: 109 complaints 2007 2008: 119 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009

2005: 196 complaints

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YearComplaints
2005196
2006158
2007109
2008119
20092

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

32% · 63 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Passenger side headlamp bulb holder loosened and fell to rest on headlight housing melting the plastic and started a fire,melted wiring harness complete headlight assembly and headlight mounting assembly, fire was put out right away could have...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-26

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Structure

24% · 47 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

INJURY
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The chassis has a serious rust issue as I've never seen before. The rust issue is one that you would not even see on a 60 year old car. It caused the rear wheel and all of its components to break free.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-11

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and wheels

Pulled down on rear door strap, and one attach bracket broke with rivet still attached to strap. The downward motion brought my hand across the rivet, resulting in a hand cut. One end of the attach rivet is smooth and the other end is knife sharp.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-16

Latches/locks/linkages

23% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing latch and lock.

INJURY

Service brakes

8% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

Exterior lighting

7% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and brake lights.

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Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-04-05Seats05V061000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2005-11-14Parking brake05V287000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2005-11-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-03-06 Electrical harness damage
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    2007-08-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-12-11 Power sliding door opening
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    2007-12-11Engineering analysisClosed 2009-02-23 Power sliding door
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    2009-02-23Steering09E005000 Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "Oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" Brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for…

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact…

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    2010-06-04Suspension10V110000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Chevrolet Uplander — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 63 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 47 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 45 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V061000 · Seats
  • Recall 05V287000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
  • Recall 10V110000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.