2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
293
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
The 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER has received a total of 293 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR, STEERING, PARKING BRAKE. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (44 complaints), Structurebodydoor (28 complaints), and Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (27 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER, potentially affecting up to 39,804 vehicles.
Recall 10V110000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 5,375 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A SQUEAKING OR CLUNKING NOISE MAY DEVELOP. THE TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS MAY PREMATURELY WEAR AND THE TRAILING ARM MAY FRACTURE OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO BECOME PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE CHASSIS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
View full details →Recall 09E005000 — STEERING
| 979 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
View full details →Recall 05V287000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 14,600 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 THIS TEST.
Consequence: WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNINTENDED BRAKING WHEN ACCELERATING, DECELERATING, OR COASTING, AND A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT...
View full details →Recall 05V061000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| 18,850 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THE REAR LATCHES OF THE SEAT RELEASE EARLY IN A SEVERE SIDE IMPACT, THE FRONT OUTBOARD LATCH MAY DISENGAGE AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.
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 CONTACT SATURN...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
293 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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 local mechanic who performed a wheel alignment and changed the tires, but the failure persisted. The mechanic later diagnosed that the surface of all four alloy wheels had begun to deteriorate and was out of round. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle until the wheels were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.
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.. WHEEL BEARING IN THE REAR NEED REPLACEMENT.. AND THERE DOES APPEAR TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE.. RADIO SKIPS, INTERIOR LIGHTS DON'T WORK AT ALL.. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT DOESN'T HEAT. THERES BARELY ANY HEAT EVEN WHEN GAUGE READS THE ENGINE IS NORMALLY WARM..
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.. WHEEL BEARING IN THE REAR NEED REPLACEMENT.. AND THERE DOES APPEAR TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE.. RADIO SKIPS, INTERIOR LIGHTS DON'T WORK AT ALL.. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT DOESN'T HEAT. THERES BARELY ANY HEAT EVEN WHEN GAUGE READS THE ENGINE IS NORMALLY WARM..
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.. WHEEL BEARING IN THE REAR NEED REPLACEMENT.. AND THERE DOES APPEAR TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE.. RADIO SKIPS, INTERIOR LIGHTS DON'T WORK AT ALL.. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT DOESN'T HEAT. THERES BARELY ANY HEAT EVEN WHEN GAUGE READS THE ENGINE IS NORMALLY WARM..
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT BUCKLE INTO THE LATCH. THERE'S A METAL PIECE INSIDE THE LATCH BLOCKING IT FROM SLIDING IN AND SNAPPING IN. THIS STARTED HAPPENING A FEW DAYS AGO, PREVENTING ME FROM DRIVING THE VAN SINCE I CAN'T USE MY SEAT BELT.
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
General Motors, LLC has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT-4855 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
BUICK/CHEVROLET/PONTIAC/SATURN: POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT POWER OR MANUAL UNLOCK. DIAGNOSTICS MAY REVEAL THAT SLIDING LOCK BUTTON ON INSIDE DOOR PANEL WILL NOT MOVE FROM LOCKED TO UNLOCKED POSITION. *PE
070849013 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL, LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL, DTC P0463 STORED (REPLACE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR). *NJ
1613174 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A STALL AND/OR NO CRANK, NO START CONDITION AFTER THE WIPERS ARE USED. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT MAY OR MAY NOT BE ILLUMINATED AND THE CUSTOMER MAY REPORT OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM. A TECH 2 DIAGNOSTIC PROBE WILL FIND NUMEROUS DTCS WHICH COULD INCLUDE P0608 CRUISE...
050602008 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
REVISED RADIATOR REPLACEMENT. *TT
050843006 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
REVISED WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
05548 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE HARMONIC BALANCER NOT SEATED MAY CAUSE CRANKSHAFT KEY FAILURE. CRANKSHAFT KEY FAILURE WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SPROCKET AND TIMING GEARS, CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVES, PISTONS AND RESIDUAL INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE. *TT
050137001 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
REAR BLOWER MOTOR NOISE. *TT
050940001 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
AVOIDING 3RD ROW CENTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCK-UP. *TT
3259 — STRUCTURE:BODY
HOOD SWITCH DIAGNOSTICS AND OPERATION. THIS ALSO INCLUDES 2005 PONTIAC SV6 AND 2005 SATURN RELAY. *EH
3500 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPEAT FAILURES OF ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE AND/OR TRANSMISSION - UNABLE TO ATTAIN CORRECT TRANSFER CASE SELECTIVE WASHER MEASUREMENT. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET UPLANDER
- 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER (current)
- 2006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER — 275 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER — 155 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER — 195 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET UPLANDER — 5 complaints
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