2007 Chevrolet Uplander Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Chevrolet Uplander ranks 4th worst out of 5 model years, with a complaint index of 25 and a Good verdict relative to other Uplander years. NHTSA lists 109 complaints, 1 recall, 2 crashes, and 2 fires, led by Structure & Body issues (36 complaints, 33% share).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #4 of 5 Uplander years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 109
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2007 Chevy Uplander problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body36 (33%)
- Electrical System17 (16%)
- Fuel System15 (14%)
- Brakes13 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (11%)
- Engine11 (10%)
- Steering11 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (9%)
- Other9 (8%)
- Airbags5 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report power sliding doors that open on their own, fail to close, or reopen while the vehicle is in motion.
- Some describe the sliding door slamming shut unexpectedly when parked on an incline, with no safety feature to stop it.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in low-speed and moderate-speed crashes, resulting in injuries.
- Electrical system complaints describe dash lights flashing, stalling, and in one case smoke and flames coming from the dash while driving.
- Engine complaints mention a charging system failure warning combined with a temporary loss of power at highway speeds.
- One report describes the rear window shattering and falling into the roadway after a low-speed rear collision.
2007 Chevrolet Uplander recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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.
2007 Chevrolet Uplander fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Uplander years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander reliable?
- Compared with other Uplander model years, 2007 rates Good, with a complaint index of 25 and rank 4 of 5 years tracked. It has fewer complaints (109) than the 2005 and 2006 model years.
- What problems does the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander have?
- NHTSA complaints center on Structure & Body issues, mostly sliding doors that open, close improperly, or reopen on their own, accounting for 36 of 109 complaints. Electrical system problems, including stalling and one fire, are also reported.
- Does the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Uplander, covering a Braun Corporation mobility conversion issue with the wheelchair ramp trailer on certain low-floor minivans. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Chevrolet Uplander should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2005 and 2006 Uplander years rate Avoid, with complaint indexes of 100 and 75. The 2007 model year rates Good in comparison.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?
- EPA rates the 2007 Uplander at 19 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400.