Is the Chevrolet Uplander Reliable?

20052009 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

62/100
Fair

Reliability Score

9
Total Recalls
461
Owner Complaints
46
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Chevrolet Uplander Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
200905
95
Excellent
2008110014
58
Fair
20072783
59
Fair
200631467
52
Fair
2005313222
45
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Uplander Compares to Similar Vehicles

Chevrolet Uplander62/100
Minivan Category Average71/100

The Uplander scores 9 points below the average minivan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Chevrolet Uplander Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
64
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
47
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
22
STEERING
21
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
19
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
18

Based on 461 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevrolet Uplander reliable?+

The Chevrolet Uplander scores 62/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 9 recall campaigns and 461 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Uplander is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2009 Uplander achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 0 recalls and 5 complaints.

How many miles does a Uplander last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Chevrolet Uplander owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Uplander will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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