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Chevrolet Uplander Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints

What this means

We rank Chevrolet Uplander model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2009 drew the fewest (2) and the 2005 the most (196).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Complaints filed by model year

3 settled years with the fewest complaints3 settled years with the mostStill collecting reports

Every year compared

Chevrolet Uplander model years: complaints filed with NHTSA, recall campaigns, most-reported component, crash stars and combined mpg. Select a column heading to sort.
Most-reported component
2009
Among the fewest complaints		 2 0 Electrical system — —
2007
Among the fewest complaints		 109 1 Structure — 19
2008
Among the fewest complaints		 119 1 Electrical system — 19
2006
Among the most complaints		 158 3 Electrical system — 17–19
2005
Among the most complaints		 196 3 Electrical system — 17–18

Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

What owners reported in the Chevrolet Uplander years with the most complaints

These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.

2005 Chevrolet Uplander: 196 complaints

Most-reported: Electrical system 57 (29%); Latches/locks/linkages 45 (23%); Structure 45 (23%).

Reports mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 31 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 40,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.

2006 Chevrolet Uplander: 158 complaints

Most-reported: Electrical system 42 (27%); Structure 34 (22%); Steering 27 (17%).

Reports mention 7 crashes, 2 fires, 14 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 37,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.

2008 Chevrolet Uplander: 119 complaints

Most-reported: Electrical system 28 (24%); Electronic stability control 21 (18%); Service brakes 21 (18%).

Reports mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 64,500 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.

The Chevrolet Uplander years with the fewest complaints

2009 Chevrolet Uplander: 2 complaints

Most-reported: Electrical system 1 (50%); Electronic stability control 1 (50%); Engine 1 (50%).

0 recall campaigns listed.

2007 Chevrolet Uplander: 109 complaints

Most-reported: Structure 27 (25%); Electrical system 14 (13%); Latches/locks/linkages 14 (13%).

Reports mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 56,000 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.

2008 Chevrolet Uplander: 119 complaints

Most-reported: Electrical system 28 (24%); Electronic stability control 21 (18%); Service brakes 21 (18%).

Reports mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 64,500 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.

Crashes, fires and injuries in Chevrolet Uplander owner reports

Chevrolet Uplander owner complaints to NHTSA that report a crash, fire, injury or death, and the typical odometer reading when filed
Model yearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTypical miles at filing
200920000—
2008119819064,500
2007109225056,000
20061587214037,000
20051967131140,000

Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Largest Chevrolet Uplander recalls

  • TIRE INFORMATION LABEL/FMVSS 110 (2006 model year; 32,068 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2005; 05V552000)
  • REAR SEAT LATCHES (2005 model year; 18,850 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2005; 05V061000)
  • PARKING BRAKE LEVER SLIP/FMVSS 135 (2005 model year; 14,600 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2005; 05V287000)
  • REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM (2005–2008 model years; 5,375 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2010; 10V110000)
  • TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS/FMVSS 110 & 120 (2006 model year; 291 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2006; 06V051000)

All 5 Chevrolet Uplander recall campaigns · Chevrolet Uplander problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist

What the numbers can't tell you

  • Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
  • Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
  • The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.

Chevrolet Uplander years FAQ

Which Chevrolet Uplander year has the fewest complaints?

Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2009 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.

Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?

Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.

Are there Chevrolet Uplander years to avoid?

No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2005, 2006 and 2008 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.

What is the most common Chevrolet Uplander problem?

Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (142 of 584 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Uplander have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns covering the Chevrolet Uplander. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Chevrolet Uplander recall page.

Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?

Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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