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 opened, the ramp failed to fully deploy. The contact stated that the sliding door was opening at various speeds. The contact stated that he had taken the vehicle to the company that had modified the vehicle. The company advised the contact that the vehicle was nearly 20 years old, and that parts to repair the sliding door were no longer available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
The worst 2007 Chevrolet Uplander problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Body27
- Fuel system15
- Electrical14
- Locks14
- Steering11
- Brakes10
- Transmission10
- Engine8
- Suspension7
- Airbags5
- Wheels5
- Lights4
- Acceleration3
- Driver assistance3
- Tires3
- Visibility2
- Seat belts1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander
Recalls 1
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- The braun corporation has notified the federal safety agency about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification may not have been adequately welded.
- Risk
- A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1‑800‑488‑0359.
Recall number 10V110000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander
Defect investigations
Power sliding door
Odi evaluated general motors' (gm) data, conducted consumer interviews, inspected and tested my 2005-2007 gm minivans with regard to the alleged defect of a power sliding door (psd) opening while the vehicle is out of park.odi identified a high warranty claim rate.however, these claims are related to various problems associated with doors not properly opening or closing and not specifically to doors opening while driving.the condition of the psd reversing direction during the closing sequence is consistent with an obstruction of the door, or with improper alignment of the door, and this is addressed in gm technical service bulletin # 07-08-64-007 and bulletins # 07-08-64-007a through d.odi's evaluation of the psd system notes numerous safeguards to preclude both unintentional and intentional power opening of the psd while the vehicle is in motion.a safety-defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.[see document file for additional information regarding this resume.]
EA07019
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander 796
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI directs technician to training regarding sliding door operation.
- Unknown or other
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
2007 Chevrolet Uplander fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 |
What 2007 Chevrolet Uplander owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 experienced a terrible jerking sensation with a knock sound.the van has been serviced for reg maintenance over the years and deemed mechanically ok ,other than a few reg matienance issues and my sister sold me the van in good condition .I am concerned with this steering condition now as well as the slow start jerk/knock.it has only been serviced thru the years at chevrolet dealership.mainly in marion, va.chevrolet.both issues occured while vehicle was on the road and running.I am concerned she ,my sister may have missed a recall notice at some point.now I am the owner of the uplander 07 van.
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 driving operation. The contact then stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle began to emit a black smoke from the engine without warning. As the contact began to make a left turn, a flame ignited from the driver side of the engine and the contact immediately parked and exited the vehicle. The contact then called the authorities and the fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed at the scene. No injuries were reported as a result of fire. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,363.*dt the consumer stated she still has the vehicle in her posession.
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 failure was due to a defective material used in the suspension. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
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 incredibly forceful as if I have been hit from behind. Two mechanics have recommended a complete transmission replacement but say that they have had similar complaints from other owners of the same make/model vehicle. Because the van does this, it is hard to accelerate immediately from a stopping point. This causes unsafe driving/traffic conditions as I can not be certain my van will immediately accelerate when needed.
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 it and what then not even a minute it did it again and I was going down the highway going 60
Abs kicks in at random intervals
The side doors will not close
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Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander reliable?
Owners have filed 109 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, close to a typical Uplander model year.
What is the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander year score?
The 2007 Chevrolet Uplander scores 77 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Uplander: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?
Body and structure, with 27 complaints, typically around 49,350 miles. Next is fuel system (15).
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
What year does the Chevrolet Uplander have the most body problems?
The Chevrolet Uplander model years with the most body complaints are 2005 (45 complaints), 2006 (34 complaints) and 2007 (27 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.9L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 23 highway.
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