2005 Chevrolet Uplander: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Sep 3, 2014 · Body · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet uplander. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear driver side door open independently while without any warnings. The door would not close properly and open and close independently. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was not able to diagnose the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 6, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · NE

Both motors are out which is fine but know doors are locked and my doors will not open what am I suppose to do if I get in an accident and my children get stuck in the vehicle. This happened in 6 /2012 too I paid for the one to be opened and 1 week later it did it again so the right passenger door has been stuck since and I think this is ridiculous and a hazard to my children.

Filed Jun 14, 2011 · Locks · 40,162 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet uplander. The contact noticed that the passenger side sliding door opened while the vehicle was in motion, without warning. Also, the failure was exhibited on the driver side sliding door while the vehicle was idle and locked. The dealer made twenty attempts to duplicate the failure but was unsuccessful. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 52,000 and the failure mileage was 40,162.

Filed Sep 11, 2009 · Locks · NJ

Since purchasing this 2005 uplander the right passenger automatic sliding door has been a problem. It is being "repaired" again now for the 11th time!! The door will not close or if it does it doesn't latch and juts open at the back. The service dept, either cannot duplicate the problem or cannot fix it, replaced most of the parts and still doesn't work. Contacted gm and now have a case number. Last visit mechanic supposedly tried the door 50/60 times and it worked every time! Hasn't worked 90% of the time since 2005. Currently replacing latches for the second time?? Rotors have been replaced twice in 4 years, due to defect. Still no recall though....

Filed Mar 28, 2009 · Locks · 85,000 miles · CA

The passenger side sliding door does not close properly. The problem began soon after we purchased the vehicle in jan 2006 but was not serious. The door would close and then reopen and need to be shut again. In november 2008 the door was stuck in the open position causing the motor to break. After paying for a new motor, not a week later did the motor break again. After this second motor, the door continued to not shut properly, often taking 10 -15 attempts to shut the door. You would push the button and the door would seem like it was closing but not close fully and reopen on its own. Another trip to the dealership, they adjusted the sensor, but the problem continued. We just purchased a new sensor and door latch to try to solve the problem. Thus far the door continues to be a safety risk as it opens when you shut it and does not close properly. Reporting the problem to customer care at gm did not help as they would not take the complaint. The failure to close properly does not happen each and every time, but 4 out of 10 times and then it takes often 10 -15 minutes to get the door to shut securely.

Filed Apr 16, 2008 · Locks · 27,776 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet uplander. Shortly after the vehicle was purchased, the rear passenger side door opens and/or cracks partially. The dealer stated that the door latch does not fully release; therefore, they replaced the actuator. The failure recurred after the repair was performed and has worsened. The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 27,776 and current mileage was 27,876.

Filed Dec 4, 2007 · Locks · TX

One day I got into my vehicle and the driver side rear sliding door wouldn't latch all of the way. After about 10 attempts to get the door to latch completely, it finally did. But while on the road, I heard the warning sound letting me know that my driver side rear sliding door was ajar. The door didn't completely open, but was cracked as I was driving. I had taken my vehicle to get another repair done under warranty and I asked them if they could fix the sliding door problem as well. They had decided that it was the seals and replaced all of them, but the problem has occurred since then and now my warranty has expired and I don't know why this is still occurring.

Filed Nov 14, 2007 · Body · 16,500 miles · WI

I have a 2005 chevy uplander. Both rear sliding doors like to reopen by themselves. We bought the van used in february 2006. The first time it started happening was march of 2006. We finally took the van in june of 2006 to see what was going on. The dealership could not seem to figure it out. We had it in a few more times and they finally told us that the driver side sliding door latch and lock needed to be replaced. That did not fix the problem. We took it in a couple of more times and still they could not find anything. I contacted gm and was told to take it back to the dealership again to see if the seals were getting in the way. Again, nothing. Gm then told me to take it to another dealership for a second opinion. That dealership could not figure it out. Gm them told me that they couldn't do anything for me because the dealerships could not duplicate the problem. Now what?

Filed Oct 23, 2007 · Locks · GA

I would like to make a report about my chevy uplander. I have taken my vehicle at least 5 times to the gm dealer about my automatic sliding doors being fixed. I can lock the doors and go into a store and come out and the door will be wide open. I will close the doors and it will close and then it will ding and open back up. Recently we went on a trip to orlando, fl. And we stopped to use the restroom when we came back out the door would not close. My husband physically had to shut it and it wouldn't stop dinging. My husband called our dealership again and they sent us to a place in gainesville, fl. They told us it was a relay switch gone bad they unplugged it , our dealership asked if we would bring it back to them and they would fix it. When we brought it back they stated that all it was the keyless entry pad was not working. I don't want to be riding down the road with my 4 year old and 7 year and have my doors open and something happen to them. Please help!

Filed Sep 8, 2007 · Locks · NC

Both passenger sliding doors have malfunctioned on numerous times. Problems include failure to close properly. On one occasion the left passenger sliding door opened while driving through town. Other times the door will not open, may open but will not shut at all. The most common problem involves the sliding doors starting to close then stopping and opening back. Often several tries are needed to get the door closed. On other occasions the "beeping" alarm associated with the doors will go off and not stop for more than 10 minutes - even after the car has been turned off. The van has been in the shop about 9 or 10 times over the past year. Each time a different remedy is offered (replacing door latches, weather stripping, etc) to no avail. Now chevrolet will not work on it unless the problem is presenting itself at the time we take it.

Filed Jul 26, 2007 · Electrical, Locks · MI

We have had several issues with the doors not closing and have taken the vehicle in several times. The service dept. Couldn't duplicate the problem. Apparently gm knows about the problem because the last time we were in there they told us there was an internal service bulletin about re-routing wires and possible module replacement, all of which was done to our vehicle. It is going back in again 7-27-07 for the same problem. Our uplander also has a problem of the door locks rapidly locking and unlocking at various times while driving, and all of the lights will flicker and dim. One instance while driving at night all lights went out briefly and came back on, extremely dangerous! Something has to be done. We live in michigan, you'd think there wouldn't be a problem in the motor city.

Filed Oct 18, 2006 · Locks · 2,000 miles · NY · 4 injuries

I own a 2005 chevy uplander minivan and experienced several instances of the outside rear door latch pinching the inside of your finger when you squeeze the latch to open the rear hatch. So far it happened to myself, my son, my neighbor, and my grandson. It has caused anywhere from small skin lacerations to blood blisters. Once you engage the latch to open the hatch and start to squeeze it you have no choice but to cycle the latch as it pinches your finger skin until the latch opens and sets you free.