AI Damage2007 Chevrolet Uplander: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander filed 109 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 109
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 25% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 13% of all complaints
- 3 Latches, locks, linkages 13% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 10% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 10% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 6% of all complaints
- Structure: 27 complaints (25% of all).
- Electrical system: 14 complaints (13% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 14 complaints (13% of all).
- Fuel system: 11 complaints (10% of all).
- Steering: 11 complaints (10% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.9 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 109 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head, and lacerations to the left arm and leg. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence, where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
The contacts air bags did not deploy upon impact and the vehicle was damaged on the passengers side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The contact sustained injuries to his neck, shoulders, ribs and knees. A police report was filed. The failure and current mileages were 8,000.
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 opened, the ramp failed to fully deploy. The contact stated that the sliding door was opening at various speeds.
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.
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 driving operation.
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.
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 incredibly forceful as if I have been hit from behind.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 3,369 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 9% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Uplander has 117 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 109, about average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, electrical system, latches, locks, linkages. Total complaints: 109. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (9%), jerking, harsh shifts (8%), knocking, grinding or other noise (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Uplander from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.