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2007 Chevrolet Uplander Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, most often about the body and structure (25% of complaints, typically around 50,500 miles). It is 4th of 5 Uplander model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Uplander problems
Body and structure
27 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
While dropping my kids off at school on january 26, 2010, my daughter closed our driver side rear sliding door of our 2007 chevy Uplander. The whole door fell off in her hands. We took it to carmax where we bought it, along with their extended warranty, and were told that it would not be covered under the warranty. We…
I picked up my stepdaughter & her friends from the mall. My mom was in the passenger seat. My stepdaughter & her friends got in the 2nd row & 3rd row seats. We shut the door & drove off. The rear passenger door message came on & the locks started clicking. I pulled over to check the door & it was ajar. I opened the…
Fuel system
15 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
Fuel gauge reading incorrectly, been stranded many times, put gas in says 300 miles to empty then a couple of days later if not sooner it says way less and dies without warning.
2007 chevy Uplander stalled in the middle of the intersection of a 6 lane highway while turning. Took vehicle to dealer where fuel pump was replaced. Later found out that I had ran out of fuel. This was amazing to me since my gauge had red 1/4 of a tank. Was told the level control sensor needing replacing. Very…
Electrical
14 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
Driving down the highway and the lights in the dash started to flash and the van stalled so we pulled over to check for a reason and none were found battery connections were clean and tight. Tried to restart the van and it started up fine then smoke started to fill the interior compartment and then flames emerge from…
I have a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander that has been in the shop at the dealership on many different occasions. There is a problem, however, that keeps occurring. The battery fails for no reason with out warning. They have replaced the battery, and even the new one does the same thing. They have checked the alternator, the…
Doors and locks
14 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
Driver's side power sliding door on our 2007 chevy Uplander fails to close properly. We had this same problem with a 2005 Uplander that Chevrolet finally bought back from US. The door has been making strange noises for a while now and a now will not close all the way making it hazardous to even drive.
I picked up my stepdaughter & her friends from the mall. My mom was in the passenger seat. My stepdaughter & her friends got in the 2nd row & 3rd row seats. We shut the door & drove off. The rear passenger door message came on & the locks started clicking. I pulled over to check the door & it was ajar. I opened the…
Steering
11 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles.
On wet days, especially when there are puddles, water splashes up on the belt that drives the wheel that drives the power steering pump. When this happens, the belt slips and the power steering locks up. This has happened many times, and it took US a long time to figure out what the problem was. We had taken it to an…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that while driving, he felt a buckle in the steering wheel while turning. The contact stated that he would hear a noise coming through the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the steering box was not…
Transmission
10 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. While driving at various speeds, the turn signals in the front of the vehicle became inoperable without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact also stated that the transmission slipped without warning randomly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it…
The vehicle will hesitate to take off after engaging a forward gear. Sometimes it will take off normally, sometimes it will shudder and buck before, or while attempting to go, and sometimes it will just sit there and do nothing but increase the engine rpms, when the rpms are back to normal it might take off or it…
Brakes
9 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
2007 Chevrolet Uplander ext, noticed parking brake cable is rubbing through service brake hose where the two cross just inboard of driver's side rear wheel.
Approx. May, 2009 while traveling, I applied the brake on my Uplander and the ABS light went on. It would not go out unless the vehicle was shut down. The brake feel was hard at first and then it slipped as if I was traveling on snow to keep the wheels from locking. The pavement was dry. This was the first time that…
Engine
8 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 91,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after a few attempts. The failure recurred several times intermittently. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. While the contact's partner was driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a pinging noise and the check engine indicator illuminated. The driver pulled off the freeway and onto a side street where the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Chevrolet Uplander recalls
Suspension: rear
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Power sliding door
Summary
Odi evaluated general motors' (gm) data, conducted consumer interviews, inspected and tested my 2005-2007 gm minivans with regard to the alleged defect of a power sliding door (psd) opening while the vehicle is out of park.odi identified a high warranty claim rate.however, these claims are related to various problems associated with doors not properly opening or closing and not specifically to doors opening while driving.the condition of the psd reversing direction during the closing sequence is consistent with an obstruction of the door, or with improper alignment of the door, and this is addressed in gm technical service bulletin # 07-08-64-007 and bulletins # 07-08-64-007a through d.odi's
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (27 complaints, typically around 50,500 miles); fuel system (15 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); electrical (14 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 19, 2010 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Chevrolet Uplander?
- It is 4th of 5 Uplander model years by number of complaints, with 109 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.