Chevrolet Uplander Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Chevrolet Uplander model year (2005–2009) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Chevrolet Uplander Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 132 complaints
22 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 185
3 recalls · 146 complaints
7 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 169
1 recall · 100 complaints
14 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Problem score: 131
Best Chevrolet Uplander Years to Buy
0 recalls · 5 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 5
2 recalls · 78 complaints
Main area: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Problem score: 90
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Chevrolet Uplander — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 5 | — | — | 5 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 1 | 100 | 14 | — | 131 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 2 | 78 | 3 | — | 90 | Caution |
| 2006 | 3 | 146 | 7 | — | 169 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 3 | 132 | 22 | — | 185 | Avoid |
All 5 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Chevrolet Uplander Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Uplander models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Uplander should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander if possible. It has 3 recalls, 132 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 185 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Uplander to buy?+
The 2009 Chevrolet Uplander is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 5. It has only 0 recalls and 5 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Uplander has the fewest problems?+
The 2009, 2007 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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