Reliability & cost of ownership
Chevrolet Uplander Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Chevrolet Uplander? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Chevrolet Uplander problems by model year
11 recall entries across 4 model years and 584 owner complaints across 5 model years on file, sourced from the federal NHTSA database. We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the remaining model year — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Uplander | Not confirmed | 2 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2008 Uplander | 1 | 119 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2007 Uplander | 2 | 109 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2006 Uplander | 4 | 158 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2005 Uplander | 4 | 196 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Chevrolet Uplander, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- electrical system142 complaints
- structure126 complaints
- latches/locks/linkages82 complaints
- steering55 complaints
- suspension51 complaints
- power train41 complaints
- service brakes, hydraulic38 complaints
- fuel system, gasoline37 complaints