2005 Chevrolet Uplander Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, and owners have filed 196 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: rear
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.
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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Parking brake
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…
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…
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Mid/rear assembly (seats)
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.
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…
196 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander have filed 196 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 31 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 53,626 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 38 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle was drifting and would not drive in a straight line. The vehicle was taken to the l”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 10, 2023 · Wheels
“My van hesitates between 2 and 3 RPM's. Especially going up a hill, the engine light will blink for a few seconds. Then engine light continues to stay on..the drivers side door is malfunctioning.. Whe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 9, 2019 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander (Uplander AWD, Uplander FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–16 / 21–23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Uplander model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Uplander model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Chevrolet Uplander | 3 | 196 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 3 | 158 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Uplander | 1 | 109 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Uplander | 1 | 119 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Uplander | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
How do I know if my 2005 Chevrolet Uplander has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V061000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
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- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.