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2007 Chevrolet Uplander Air bags Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 109 total for the year
Median mileage
116,802miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, 5% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,802 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. While attempting to turn on the vehicle, the driver side air bag deployed without warning. The contact sustained minor injuries to the chest and medical attention was required. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10655106, filed 2014-11, 130,000 miles

“The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. While driving 20 MPH attempting to make a right turn, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head, and lacerations to the left arm and leg. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence, where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10748806, filed 2015-08, 160,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact was at a traffic light when he was rear-ended by another vehicle that was driving 60 MPH. The contacts air bags did not deploy upon impact and the vehicle was damaged on the passengers side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The contact sustained injuries to his neck, shoulders, ribs and knees. A police report was filed. The failure and current mileages were 8,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10334042, filed 2010-06, 8,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. While driving approximately 50 MPH and applying pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated and stalled for three to four minutes. The contact pulled over to the side of the highway. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the failure was related to the ABS and wiring. The vehicle was repaired; however, the frontal air bags were not operating and the brakes made a grinding noise after the repair. The failure and current mileages were unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #10233525, filed 2008-07

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200887%
200755%
200674%
200532%

Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander

Body and structure
27 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
14 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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