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2005 Chevrolet Uplander Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, 10% of all 196 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 5 Uplander model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 59,622 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
20
10% of 196 complaints
All complaints this year
196
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
59,622 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Chevrolet Uplander suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2006, latest Feb 10, 2023.

2005 Chevrolet Uplander suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2006Apr 2007Oct 2007Jan 2012Apr 2016May 2018Feb 2023
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2006 to Feb 2023; peak Oct 2007 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander

  1. NHTSA 10V110000Mar 19, 2010Suspension, Wheels & Tires5,375 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    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 adequately welded.

    Risk: A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Uplander model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200520 (10%)
  2. 200631 (20%)
  3. 200712 (11%)
  4. 200817 (14%)
  5. 20090 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 59,622 miles.
Which Chevrolet Uplander year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Uplander has the most suspension complaints (31), compared with 20 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander concerns the suspension: 10V110000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.