2007 Chevrolet Uplander Problems
- Complaints
- 109filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles, 93 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 3.9L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander most often write about the power sliding doors, which can open on their own, fail to close, or come off their tracks, sometimes while the van is moving. A second common theme is fuel gauge inaccuracy that leaves the vehicle stalling or running out of gas with the gauge still showing fuel. Many reports arrive at moderate mileage, with door complaints often appearing very early in ownership.
- Body and structure
Power sliding doors open on their own or won't close
- 32 complaints (29%)
- median 45,000 mi at 2.5 yrs old (27 state mileage)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2007–2025
Owners describe the rear sliding doors opening without being commanded, sometimes while driving at highway speed, and refusing to close or reopening mid-close. Several say the door chime keeps sounding because the door will not latch, and some report the door falling off or dangling from a single hinge. Complaints describe repeated dealer visits, power door motor, latch, actuator and switch replacements, and reprogramming that did not resolve the behavior. Reported from as few as 1,900 miles up to about 130,000 miles, with many entries under 60,000 miles and no clear weather pattern.
What to check: Cycle both sliding doors repeatedly, including while parked on a slope, and confirm they latch fully and stay shut; ask whether door motors, latches and cables have been replaced and whether the repair held.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“2007 chevy Uplander with in the first month the door would not close then it would come open while driving this is where the child safety seat is. It has been in the shop 15 times, they have replaced every part, they have reprogrammed over and over. Chevy is saying they would give me 2000.00 off a new car. To me that is not a fix!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10346676, filed 2010-08, 22,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10252916, filed 2008-12, 43,357 miles - Fuel system
Fuel gauge reads wrong and van runs out of gas
- 12 complaints (11%)
- median 68,000 mi at 3.2 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
- filed 2010–2016
Owners report the fuel gauge and distance-to-empty display fluctuating widely or showing a quarter tank when the tank is nearly dry, followed by the engine losing power or stalling. Some describe the vehicle quitting in traffic or on the highway with no warning, and repairs commonly involve the fuel level sensor or fuel pump module. Others say the gauge problem returned after the pump was replaced. Mostly reported between about 34,000 and 115,000 miles, often soon after refueling or while driving at speed.
What to check: Fill the tank and watch whether the gauge moves smoothly and matches miles actually driven; ask whether the fuel level sensor or pump module has been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I have been stranded or have ran out of gas 6 different times while driving my 2007 chevy Uplander. One time, due to terrain, I was unable to move off the road. This is the only vehicle I have ever run out of gas in my life. It is very dangerous when it shuts off while driving with no steering. I see many have complained about this situation, yet nothing has been done about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10406091, filed 2011-06, 90,000 miles“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 dangerous. Was glad no vehicle were coming as I would have had a collision due to where my vehicle was when it stalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10398249, filed 2011-04, 76,000 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission jerks or shudders when accelerating from a stop
- 7 complaints (6%)
- median 134,000 mi at 8.3 yrs old (7 state mileage, few)
- filed 2011–2020
Owners describe a hard jerk or shudder when pulling away from a stop light, sometimes forceful enough to feel like a rear impact, and in some cases the van will not move in Drive but works in the lower gear positions. Complaints mention torque converter replacement, transmission module replacement, and mechanics recommending a full transmission replacement, with the symptom often returning after repair. Reported from roughly 55,000 to 145,000 miles, typically during stop-and-go acceleration.
What to check: Test drive from several complete stops and feel for a clunk or slip on takeoff, and ask for transmission service records or any converter or module replacement.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I have problems with my ABS sensor coming on it says service ABS. Also have an issue with my check engine light coming on the dashboard panel stated reduced engine power. I would be driving the transmission would jerk as well when I'm driving away from a stop. I took it to the dealer they said it was the tac module they replaced it under GM's warranty. The same problem still occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #10375335, filed 2011-01, 77,400 miles“I purchased my 2007 chevy Uplander van in 02/2010. If you are stopped and go to take off, the transmission will jerk into gear, so severely at times that it feels as if you have been hit in the rear end. In 06/2010, not completely sure of the mileage (getting that info from dealer who couldn't find the problem) I took it back to the chevy dealer I bought it at and they said it was the cadillac converter, they changed that but I still have the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10450734, filed 2012-03, 55,000 miles - Steering
Clicking or binding in the steering
- 6 complaints (6%)
- median 93,000 mi at 6.0 yrs old (5 state mileage, few)
- filed 2009–2021
Owners report a clicking or popping from the steering column while turning or backing out, with dealers pointing to the steering shaft or intermediate shaft. Others describe the steering wheel shaking at highway speed, sometimes alongside brake pulsation, and one owner reports the steering locking up when water splashes the accessory belt on wet roads. Reported from about 11,000 to 194,000 miles, with several entries under 60,000 miles.
What to check: Turn the wheel lock-to-lock while parked and listen for clicks, and drive on a wet road to confirm the power steering assist stays consistent; ask whether the steering shaft has been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My vehicle started making a scrubbing noise with the steering wheel as I was driving and this noise got even more noticable as I made any turns .I stopped and cked the power steering fluid and it was !t full level.now it makes a wooing noise as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #11416328, filed 2021-05, 101,000 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 authorized chevy dealer, and they couldn't find anything wrong. They replaced practically the whole power steering system, but the problem persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510259, filed 2013-05, 53,000 miles - Body and structure
Rear clunking noise and uneven rear tire wear
- 9 complaints (8%)
- median 107,000 mi at 6.3 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
- filed 2010–2020
Owners describe a clunking or growling from the rear while driving, with the rear of the van swaying, and shops finding a rear control arm or trailing arm problem. Others report rear tires wearing unevenly or chopping, with alignments and tire replacements that did not stop the noise from returning. Reported from about 29,000 miles upward, often above 100,000 miles on the clunking reports.
Recall 10V1100001 related service bulletin
What to check: Run a hand over the inner and outer edges of the rear tires for cupping and listen for rear clunks over bumps; a recall on modified mobility vans addressed rear trailing arm welding, so ask whether this van was converted and whether that work was completed.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“2007 chevy Uplander with 29,055 miles was taken to a local Chevrolet dealer for a growling noise coming from rear of car. Inspection showed no failures but rear tires were chopped ..the agency replaced both rear tires and performed an alignment. The noise recurred at 42,523 miles (13,468 miles). I took the vehicle to a large tire dealer and they found that the tires were again unevenly worn.. Two new tires were purchased and a (4)wheel alignment done. No damaged parts were reported.”
NHTSA complaint #10406065, filed 2011-06, 29,055 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a loud clunking sound was heard in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer has not been notified of the issue. The contact stated the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v110000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 110000.”
NHTSA complaint #10630994, filed 2014-09, 110,000 miles
Buying note. Check the sliding doors thoroughly and budget for possible fuel level sensor, transmission and rear suspension work. Ask for service records on those items, since owners often report repairs that did not fully resolve the symptom.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 109 consumer complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. 93 of the complaints include a mileage, and 47% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 795 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure27 25%
- Fuel system15 14%
- Electrical system14 13%
- Steering11 10%
- Brakes10 9.2%
- Other or unknown10 9.2%
- Transmission and drivetrain10 9.2%
- Suspension7 6.4%
- Engine6 5.5%
Also reported: Air bags (5), Wheels (5), Exterior lighting (4), Tires (3), Vehicle speed control (3), Electronic stability control (2), Engine cooling (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Seat belts (1).
Example complaints
Body and structure: “Starting soon after I bought the van, I ran into the issue of the passenger power sliding door not wanting to close. It would almost latch and then bounce back. I was able to fix the problem by opening and reclosing the door. This happens once to twice a week. I can find no previous service records on the doors on this van, but I cannot believe it did not occur with the previous owner. Based on the numerous other online complaints I have seen on this and similar issues, I have elected not to take it to the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10566258, filed 2014-02, 47,000 milesFuel system: “The fuel gauge/fuel range has been malfunctioning since 09 in that the gauge could change or fluxuate as much as 1/8 to 1/4 tank in a very short time. The fuel range which I thought showed how many miles you should be able to drive considering the amount of fuel in the tank, that changed as much as 50 miles and a few times, the fuel gauge would read about 1/8 of a tank, and I have driven 1 block, and it showed empty. Realizing that other are other factors, I do however feel that it is a safety issue especially if I'm on the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576649, filed 2014-04, 36,584 milesElectrical system: “I was driving down the road and all the sudden my check engine light went on and then the reduced engine power came on the dashboard and reduce my speed I couldn't get it up to speed I push on the gas to get up and speed and it won't get up I had to pull over turn it off restart it and what then not even a minute it did it again and I was going down the highway going 60”
NHTSA complaint #11233262, filed 2019-07, 157,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: “A year ago one day the right rear passenger door was shut and locked. When we arrived back home and unlocked the car doors we were unable to open the right rear passenger door. We have been unable to get it repaired and are unable to open the door. For more than a year the left rear passenger door will frequently come off its track and make it impossible to shut the door. The rubber lining designed to provide sound proofing and waterproofing frequently comes off and makes it almost impossible to get the door back on track and shut it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10370583, filed 2010-12, 97,525 milesMileage when problems were reported
47% of the 93 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 100,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplander · sedan FWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2007 Chevrolet Uplander version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplander FWD | 3.9L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Uplander FWD | 3.9L 6-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V110000Mar 19, 2010Suspension › RearCovers: Chevrolet Uplander 2005–2008, Pontiac Montana 2005–2008, Buick Terraza 2005–2008
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…
Recall details for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 795 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11027947Jan 30, 2026Other or unknown. This PI directs technician to training regarding sliding door operation.
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11017252Mar 28, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 11014455Feb 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get…
- 11011782Dec 7, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is…
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester…
Other model years of the Chevrolet Uplander
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 119 | 64,500 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2007 | 109 | 55,000 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 158 | 37,000 | 3 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 196 | 40,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
All Chevrolet Uplander model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?
Owners of the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander most often write about the power sliding doors, which can open on their own, fail to close, or come off their tracks, sometimes while the van is moving. The issues reported most often: Power sliding doors open on their own or won't close; Fuel gauge reads wrong and van runs out of gas; Transmission jerks or shudders when accelerating from a stop.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander have?
NHTSA recorded 109 consumer complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 27 complaints (25% of the total), followed by fuel system with 15.
Has the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander get?
The EPA rates the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander (Uplander FWD, 3.9L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander reported?
Among the 93 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,000 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 100,000 miles; 47% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.