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2005 Chevrolet Uplander exterior lighting problems

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander7% of all complaints for this model year.

13
Exterior Lighting complaints
7%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
0 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • My van hesitates between 2 and 3 rpm's. Especially going up a hill, the engine light will blink for a few seconds. Then engine light continues to stay on..the drivers side door is malfunctioning.. Wheel bearing in the rear need replacement.. And there does appear to be an electrical issue.. Radio…

    filed Dec 9, 2019

  • Right rear lights (indicator, brake ) failed. Tried to remove the bolts as per the vehicle instruction manual but they would only spin. Took the vehicle to the dealership they could not remove the right or the left lights. Dealership removed the panel and drilled out the side to replace the cage…

    filed Mar 4, 2014

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Exterior Lighting problems in other Uplander years

YearReportsShare
2008 Uplander22%
2007 Uplander44%
2006 Uplander128%
Uplander exterior lighting problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.