2007 Chevrolet Uplander: common problems and reliability

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109 owner complaints, most about structure. 2 recalls.

Should I buy a 2007 Uplander?

The 2007 Chevrolet Uplander has 109 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and latches/locks/linkages.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

109
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
2
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Chevrolet Uplander vehicles (US, public record).

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Is 2007 a good year for the Uplander?

Across the 4 Uplander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 109 (2007) to 196 (2005). With 109 complaints, the 2007 Uplander sits below 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

structure
27
latches/locks/linkages
14
electrical system
14
steering
11
fuel system
11

Recalls affecting the 2007 Uplander

steering

Campaign 09E005000

DORMAN 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.

suspension:rear

Campaign 10V110000

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.

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.

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