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This 2007 Chevrolet Uplander has 109 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Structural Problems.
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2007 Chevrolet Uplander Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2007 Chevrolet Uplander trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2007 Chevrolet Uplander Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
CHEVROLET UPLANDER 2007 has 109 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Top issues include structural problems (27 complaints), door lock issues (14), and electrical faults (14). Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Uplander
- Model year
- 2007
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 109
- Crash-related complaints
- 2
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Structural Problems
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 19
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 16 / 23
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Optional
Common problems
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Uplander problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Structural Problems
Door Lock Issues
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Structural Problems, Door Lock Issues, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?
The 2007 Uplander has a low confidence level due to limited data, but the complaint pattern suggests potential structural and electrical issues. Buyers should proceed with caution and prioritize a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Structural problems and electrical faults can lead to costly repairs and safety concerns. Door lock issues may affect security and convenience.
May Suit
This year may suit budget-conscious buyers who are willing to accept higher risk and can handle potential repairs.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a reliable family minivan with minimal repair history should avoid this year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2007 Chevrolet Uplander
Inspection Focus
- Inspect body and frame for rust, cracks, or damage (structural problems).
- Test all door locks and power lock actuators.
- Check electrical systems: lights, windows, dashboard, and infotainment.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect for structural rust or damage.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for reported components.
- Have a mechanic inspect before purchase.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander has 109 complaints and 2 recalls. The top complaint is structural problems (27 complaints), followed by door lock issues (14) and electrical faults (14). Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Only the 2007 model year was analyzed, so no direct comparison to other years is available.
Recall context: With 2 recalls, buyers should verify that all recall repairs have been completed before purchase.
- Structural problems account for 27 complaints, the highest count.
- Door lock issues total 14 complaints.
- Electrical faults also total 14 complaints.
- Structural Problems (27 complaints)
- Door Lock Issues (14 complaints)
- Electrical Faults (14 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2007 Chevrolet Uplander complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. The contact stated that the sliding door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle was opening independently. The contact had the vehicle modified because as a disabled driver, and had a ramp installed for the wheelchair. The contact state…
MY VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A SCRUBBING NOISE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AS I WAS DRIVING AND THIS NOISE GOT EVEN MORE NOTICABLE AS I MADE ANY TURNS .I STOPPED AND CKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND IT WAS !T FULL LEVEL.NOW IT MAKES A WOOING NOISE AS WELL. ALSO UPON STARTING OFF FROM A…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING MESSAGE WOULD FLASH ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AS THE VEHICLE WOULD SIMULTANEOUSLY REDUCE ITS POWER. SOON AFTER THE WARNING LIGHT DISSIPATED,…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE RACK AND PINION FRACTURED MAKING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAIL…
MY 2007 CHEVY UPLANDER HAS BECOME UNSAFE. MULTIPLE MECHANICS HAVE GIVEN DIFFERENT GUESSES AS TO WHAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE. WHEN DRIVING, IF I STOP AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT, OR EVEN DURING STOP-GO TRAFFIC, THE VAN WILL SUDDENLY JERK WHEN I GO TO ACCELERATE. SOMETIMES THE JERK IS …
POWER STEERING WENT OUT THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT HADN'T EVEN HAD THE VEHICLE 3 MONTHS
I HAVE PUT ON LESS THAN 2000 ON TIRES - EVERY TIME (FROM THE FIRST DAY) I TRAVEL GRAVEL THE TIRES BECOME PUNCTURED. I HAVE HAD NO LESS THAN 10 FLATS DUE TO THIS.
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL THE SUDDEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THEN THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER CAME ON THE DASHBOARD AND REDUCE MY SPEED I COULDN'T GET IT UP TO SPEED I PUSH ON THE GAS TO GET UP AND SPEED AND IT WON'T GET UP I HAD TO PULL OVER TURN IT OFF RESTART …
ABS KICKS IN AT RANDOM INTERVALS
THE SIDE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OFF ON THEIR OWN, THEN ONLY BRIGHTS WORK, AFTER A FEW MILES THOSE QUIT TOO. WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS FAIL SO DO THE TAIL LIGHTS. THIS HAPPENED AT NIGHT TO MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND SHE ENDED UP IN A STEEP DITCH BECAUSE SHE COULDN'T SEE WHERE SHE WAS PULL…
THE MOTORIZED DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE MOTOR IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH FOR THE DOORS TO CLOSE. THE DEALER PUT IN A NEW ONE WHEN I HAD 23,000 MILES ON AND SAID THAT THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. IT IS NOW DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN AND I ONLY HAVE 85,000 ON THE CAR NOW.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. WHILE THE CONTACT'S PARTNER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A PINGING NOISE AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY AND ONTO A SIDE STREET WHERE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED …
WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A STOP THE TRANSMISSION SHUDDERED THEN THE VEHICLE WOULDNT GO FORWARD IN THE DRIVE GEAR SELECTION POSITION. THE VEHICLE WOULD GO IN TNE LOW GEAR POSITION 1 AND 2 BUT NOT IN DRIVE.
TAKATA RECALL 2007 CHEVEROLET UPLANDER LT WHEN YOU PULL OUT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OR DOESN'T KICK BACK TO FIRST GEAR. ( SLIPS OUT OF GEAR). VERY DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. SO YOU WILL BE IN MOTION. ALSO WHEN YOUR IN MOTION DOING 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY AND TRY'S TO CHANG…
VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING FAULTY FUEL GAUGE READINGS AS WELL AS FUEL RANGE READINGS, SINCE MAY OF 2009 (I PURCHASED IT IN 2008). IT HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERS SHOP 2 DEALERSHIPS, NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEMS, HAVE SUPPOSEDLY HAD THE SENSOR CHANGED 4 TIMES (UNDER WARRANTEE) …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TURN SIGNALS IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WITHOUT WARNING RANDOMLY. TH…
TL* 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 A…
A FRIEND WAS CLEANING MY 2007 CHEVY CARGO UPLANDER VAN AND DID NOT KNOW THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK WAS ON. THE DOOR SLID CLOSED DUE TO THE VAN BEING PARKED ON A HILL WHILE HE WAS STILL INSIDE THE VAN. THERE WAS NO WAY OUT! BOTH SIDE DOORS WERE LOCKED AND THE BACK HATCH DOOR HAS NO INS…
2007 CHEVY UPLANDER CV AXLE SPLINES NOT LONG ENOUGH TO FIT ALL THE WAY INTO HUB SPLINES CAUSE SHUDDERING AND HESITATION FROM CV AXLE OFF BALANCE WOBBLE. FREQUENT CLICKING FROM CHANGING GEAR TO GEAR WHILE VEHICLE STILL IS A RESULT OF THE CV AXLE SPINNING INSIDE THE HUB (PRESS BRAK…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander.
Safety recalls
2007 Chevrolet Uplander recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. With 2 recalls, buyers should verify that all recall repairs have been completed before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
STEERING
SUSPENSION:REAR
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Questions
2007 Chevrolet Uplander buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 109 owner complaints, 2 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2007 Uplander has a low confidence level due to limited data, but the complaint pattern suggests potential structural and electrical issues. Buyers should proceed with caution and prioritize a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?▾
#1: Structural Problems (27 complaints). #2: Door Lock Issues (14 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (14 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, NHTSA complaints include 2 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 109 total complaints. 5 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. A major recall area is STEERING. With 2 recalls, buyers should verify that all recall repairs have been completed before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?▾
The 2007 Uplander has a low confidence level due to limited data, but the complaint pattern suggests potential structural and electrical issues. Buyers should proceed with caution and prioritize a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Structural problems and electrical faults can lead to costly repairs and safety concerns. Door lock issues may affect security and convenience. Pay extra attention to Structural Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Uplander reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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