2005 Chevrolet Uplander Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 23%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, 23% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving down I-75 in michigan doing ~75mph, I feel a sharp tug then a sway. We took the vehicle home and inspected it. The welds on the body to the attaching point of the rear axle had broken and the rear end of the vehicle was tracking sideways. Thank god nothing bad happened, we had all six of our kids with us when it went out at 75mph.”
NHTSA complaint #11184428, filed 2019-03, 250,000 miles“The chassis has a serious rust issue as I've never seen before. The rust issue is one that you would not even see on a 60 year old car. It caused the rear wheel and all of its components to break free. I do have pictures (it's dark out right at the moment but I can by morning) I have been trying to find a solution for this for quiet a while now.”
NHTSA complaint #11093431, filed 2018-05, 5 miles“The tension rods or whatever they are called that keep the hatch up, they both went out at the same time and the hatch came slamming down. Would have seriously injured or killed someone had they been under it. Vehicle only 2 yrs old! I've had 6 vans in my life and none have ever had this happen, this van has been a piece of crap from day one!”
NHTSA complaint #10534768, filed 2013-08, 88,420 miles“As I am driving the electronic sliding door on the passenger side starts to buzz like it does when the door is opening and I can hear it clicking as if it is going to open. This has happened several times. I am afraid I will be driving down the highway and the door will open.”
NHTSA complaint #10701291, filed 2015-03, 94,100 miles“I own a 2005 chevy Uplander. The passenger rear door doesn't seem to want to close. On a few occasions the door has opened while driving down the road. Other times the door randomly starts beeping and will not stop, even if you turn the van off and get out it still beeps. Is there a recall on the doors of this type of van. I have found many complaints expressing concerns over this same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10380835, filed 2011-02, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
57 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
45 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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