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2005 Chevrolet Uplander Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 196 total for the year
Median mileage
39,364miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, 3% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,364 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving down the interstate my Uplander shuts off for no reason or warning. No check engine lights come on. I had onstar run a test and nothing is found.”

NHTSA complaint #10896596, filed 2016-08, 150,000 miles

“My Uplander van pops, grinds and has a jerking motion. Then the service stability system light comes on and the traction control off light comes on. This has happened 4 times. The dealer has replaced the ebcm system twice and has re-tested it. Last night (11-12-06) it failed again. My headlights also strobe. They go dim and bright. I've asked for repairs on this several times and it has not been resolved.”

NHTSA complaint #10173320, filed 2006-11, 28,728 miles

“Several times since purchasing my 2005 chevy Uplander, the ignition has just shut off. Normally this was when idoling so I wasn't too sure. However, it just turned off when I was driving 65 MPH on a major expressway in chicago. This could have been catastrophic. This ignition switch is the same one that is currently in the GM recall, yet it has not been recalled yet. Please recall all vehicles with this ignition switch as most vehicles have already been recalled. Why wait on the recall until more people are in accidents and possibly die? It isn't worth the risk.”

NHTSA complaint #10764963, filed 2015-09, 83,000 miles

“While driving down the road at 40 MPH in my chevy 2005 Uplander van the passenger rear door opens and a continuous alarm sounds. (this door was next to my 22 month-old). Previously the door would open while in park. The door has been found open in parking lots in town and in our garage. Our door on several occasions has attempted to shut, but would not, then it alarms and opens back up. We have tried to manually shut the door but it would not shut either. The door also tries to shut with people in the way. …”

NHTSA complaint #10238351, filed 2008-08, 50,001 miles

“The doors both voluntarily & involuntarily open/close. They may open while going down the road. They will also open when not prompted in the middle of the night, when everyone is asleep. They also will not close on some occasions. They start to close, then give a warning bell & re-open. We bought this vehicle because I have a 24 yr. Old son with cerebral palsy. I cannot, in good concience, put him in this vehicle..due to the major safety issues. Would you put your child in this vehicle & wonder whether the doors would decide to come open while going 75 down the interstate?”

NHTSA complaint #10159159, filed 2006-06, 17,620 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008119%
2007109%
200696%
200563%

Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander

Electrical system
57 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
45 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSeats
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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