2005 Chevrolet Uplander: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Uplander years.
196 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2005 Uplander?The 2005 Chevrolet Uplander has 196 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and structure.
Safety record for the 2005 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2005 Chevrolet Uplander vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Uplander years only. How we score it
Is 2005 a good year for the Uplander?
Across the 4 Uplander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 109 (2007) to 196 (2005). With 196 complaints, the 2005 Uplander sits above the model's median of 158.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2005 Uplander
steering
Campaign 09E005000DORMAN 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 REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
seats:mid/rear assembly
Campaign 05V061000ON 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.
suspension:rear
Campaign 10V110000THE 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.
parking brake
Campaign 05V287000CERTAIN 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.
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with the vehicle characterized as unreliable, poorly built, and a source of persistent mechanical and electrical problems.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Uplander. See the full Uplander owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Uplander listings typically run $4,294–$8,888 across 2005 to 2008 model years.
Other Uplander model years
Compare every Uplander year side by side to see how 2005 ranks against the rest.
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