2007 Chevrolet Uplander problems & reliability
109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
5 complaints report injuries (5 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2007 Chevrolet Uplander vehicles were involved in 20 fatal crashes with 16 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 27 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 14 | 13% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 14 | 13% |
| Steering | 11 | 10% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 9% |
| Power Train | 10 | 9% |
| Unknown OR Other | 8 | 7% |
| Suspension | 7 | 6% |
| Engine | 6 | 6% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 6% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 55,500 miles (middle 50% between 28,000 and 100,250 miles), based on 92 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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 stated that whenever the sliding door was…”
Latches/locks/linkages · filed May 14, 2025
“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 traffic light or stop sign I…”
Unknown OR Other · filed May 12, 2021
“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, the vehicle would resume normal…”
Engine · filed Feb 23, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- POWER SLIDING DOOR
Engineering Analysis EA07019 · opened Dec 11, 2007 · closed Feb 23, 2009
Technical service bulletins
796 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. The 10 most recent:
This PI directs technician to training regarding sliding door operation.
PIT3532C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 30, 2026
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may…
PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 7, 2025
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2025
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 28, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or…
PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 20, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe…
PIT5074Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 2024
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2007 Chevrolet Uplander has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 55,500 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.