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Chevrolet Uplander 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

196Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
12Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System63 complaints

63 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages45 complaints

45 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V287000.

Suspension13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V110000.

Engine13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V061000.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V061000Reported February 18, 2005 - 18,850 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on February 18, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 18,850 vehicles across all affected models.

05V287000Reported June 20, 2005 - 14,600 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 14,600 vehicles across all affected models.

10V110000Reported March 19, 2010 - 5,375 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 5,375 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA07019Opened December 11, 2007 - Closed February 23, 2009

POWER SLIDING DOOR. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA07019Opened December 11, 2007 - Closed February 23, 2009

POWER SLIDING DOOR. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA07019Opened December 11, 2007 - Closed February 23, 2009

POWER SLIDING DOOR. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05063Opened November 29, 2005 - Closed March 6, 2006

ELECTRICAL HARNESS DAMAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05063Opened November 29, 2005 - Closed March 6, 2006

ELECTRICAL HARNESS DAMAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05063Opened November 29, 2005 - Closed March 6, 2006

ELECTRICAL HARNESS DAMAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE07044Opened August 16, 2007 - Closed December 11, 2007

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE07044Opened August 16, 2007 - Closed December 11, 2007

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE07044Opened August 16, 2007 - Closed December 11, 2007

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200519
200625
200738
200824
200917
201012
201114
20123
201312
201412
20153
20163
20174
20186
20193
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.