NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2005–2009

Chevrolet Uplander recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 584 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Uplander, covering model years 2005 to 2009. The 2005 model year drew the most complaints (196), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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5 recall campaigns on file
584 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
5 model years with data (2005–2009)

most complaints: 2005 (196 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (142 complaints)
latest recall 10V110000 (reported Mar 19, 2010)

24 complaints reporting a crash (4.1%)
6 complaints reporting a fire (1.0%)
35 complaints reporting an injury (6.0%)
1 complaint reporting a death (0.2%)

Chevrolet Uplander complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005 model year has the most complaints: 196 of 584, or 33.6%. Next come 2006 (158) and 2008 (119). The fewest are for 2009, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Chevrolet Uplander complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Chevrolet Uplander complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2005	196	7	1	16	1
2006	158	7	2	7	0
2007	109	2	2	5	0
2008	119	8	1	7	0
2009	2	0	0	0	0
All model years	584	24	6	35	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet Uplander components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 142 complaints (24.3% of all 584), followed by Structure (126) and Latches/Locks/Linkages (82).

Components named most often in Chevrolet Uplander complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Chevrolet Uplander complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	142	24.3%
Structure	126	21.6%
Latches/Locks/Linkages	82	14.0%
Steering	55	9.4%
Suspension	51	8.7%
Power Train	41	7.0%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	38	6.5%
Fuel System, Gasoline	37	6.3%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	33	5.7%
Exterior Lighting	31	5.3%
Unknown or Other	30	5.1%
Service Brakes	25	4.3%
Tires	24	4.1%
Air Bags	23	3.9%
Engine	21	3.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet Uplander recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Uplander, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 2005 to 2008. The 2005 and 2006 model years appear in the most campaigns (3 each).

5 recall campaigns

Chevrolet Uplander recall campaigns covering each model year
2005: 3 campaigns	2006: 3 campaigns	2007: 1 campaign	2008: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 10V110000
Reported Mar 19, 2010
Suspension › Rear
Model years 2005–2008
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.
Consequence:
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.
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.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 06V051000
Reported Feb 15, 2006
Equipment › Other › Labels
Model year 2006
Certain cargo vans fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 110, "tire selection and rims" and No. 120. "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." These cargo vans were shipped without a tire and loading information labels because they were incorrectly designated as incomplete vehicles.
Consequence:
Without the proper labels, owners may be unaware of the correct tire size and may overload these vehicles.
Remedy:
Owners will be provided with new tire and loading information labels and certification labels. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. The recall began on March 15, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 05V552000
Reported Dec 7, 2005
Equipment › Other › Labels
Model year 2006
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "tire selection and rims." These vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Consequence:
A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Hummer at 1-800-732-5493, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 05V287000
Reported Jun 20, 2005
Parking Brake
Model year 2005
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.
Consequence:
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.
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 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.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 05V061000
Reported Feb 18, 2005
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
Model year 2005
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.
Consequence:
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.
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, 2005. Owners may contact Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet Uplander questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Uplander have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Uplander, covering model years 2005 to 2009. The most recent, 10V110000, was reported on March 19, 2010 and is filed under “Suspension”. The 2005 and 2006 model years are covered by the most campaigns (3 each).

Which Chevrolet Uplander model year has the most complaints?

The 2005 model year, with 196 of the 584 complaints in NHTSA’s file (33.6%). The next are 2006 (158) and 2008 (119). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet Uplander complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 142 complaints, or 24.3% of all 584. Structure (126) and Latches/Locks/Linkages (82) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet Uplander?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet Uplander complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 584 complaints, 24 report a crash, 6 a fire, 35 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Chevrolet models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Chevrolet VIN decoder with every Chevrolet model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2025 · 53 recalls · 19,326 complaints
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1995–2026 · 54 recalls · 17,953 complaints
Chevrolet Impala 1995–2020 · 31 recalls · 10,395 complaints
Chevrolet Tahoe 1995–2026 · 80 recalls · 9,976 complaints
Chevrolet Equinox 2005–2026 · 32 recalls · 9,132 complaints
Chevrolet Silverado 1995–2017 · 46 recalls · 8,387 complaints
Chevrolet Cobalt 1996–2017 · 10 recalls · 7,681 complaints
Chevrolet Trailblazer 1999–2026 · 29 recalls · 7,141 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.