Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Chevrolet Uplander

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 293 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V110000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
BRAUN CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
5,375
Reported to NHTSA
2010-03-19
Owners notified
2010-06-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V287000

Parking brake

Component
Parking brake
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
14,600
Reported to NHTSA
2005-06-20
Owners notified
2005-11-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 1-800-620-7668, OR SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V061000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
18,850
Reported to NHTSA
2005-02-18
Owners notified
2005-04-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 AT 1-800-972-8876, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system4462,000 mi
Structure: body: door2828,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2711,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1649,000 mi
Structure: body1196,000 mi
Steering858,000 mi
Suspension899,261 mi
Exterior lighting750,779 mi
Fuel system, gasoline758,400 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights610,281 mi
Unknown or other628,728 mi
Engine5102,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling528,632 mi
Seat belts571,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator410,281 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly412,380 mi
Interior lighting47,000 mi
Power train490,000 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly46,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip426,773 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor424,909 mi
Tires424,000 mi
Wheels45 mi
Electrical system: horn312 mi
Power train: automatic transmission313,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic370,200 mi
Structure325,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments317,620 mi
Suspension: front324,000 mi
Air bags230,079 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery240,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)25 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine210,000 mi
Equipment250,001 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.240,000 mi
Fuel system, other257,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock22,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other250,000 mi
Service brakes, electric220,000 mi
Vehicle speed control268,000 mi
Visibility: windshield223,006 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages218,643 mi
Air bags: frontal176,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel126,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition111,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module113,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash110,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys172,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner14,555 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights153,280 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system120,000 mi
Parking brake13,300 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)110,281 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft117,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seats1167,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler113,000 mi
Service brakes, air: drum: shoes/linings172,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module16,926 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc117,700 mi
Steering: column124,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate188,420 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments153,280 mi
Suspension: front: hub149,043 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar111,000 mi
Tires: sidewall111,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1200,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer15,500 mi
Wheels: rim180,000 mi

The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.