Uplander
Chevrolet Uplander: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Chevrolet Uplander2004–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | June 20, 2004 – September 26, 2008 |
| Model years | 2005–2008 (United States) 2005–2009 (Canada and Mexico) |
| Body styles | 4-door minivan |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | U-body/GMT201 |
| Engines | 3.5 L LX9 V6 3.9 L LZ9 V6 3.9 L LGD V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T65-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm (SWB) 3,076 mm (LWB) |
| Length | 4,851 mm (SWB) 5,189 mm (LWB) |
| Width | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,791 mm (SWB) 1,829 mm (LWB) |
| Class | Minivan |
| Assembly | United States: Doraville, Georgia (Doraville Assembly) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2007–2008 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2005–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2005–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2005–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Minivan |
| Model years in EPA data | 2005–2008 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 3.5–3.9 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 9 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2005–2009 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 142 | 2005, 2006, 2008 |
| Body and structure | 126 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Latches and locks | 82 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Brakes | 73 | 2005, 2006, 2008 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 59 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Steering | 55 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Suspension | 51 | 2005, 2006, 2008 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 41 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Engine and cooling | 38 | 2005, 2007, 2008 |
| Stability and traction control | 38 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2005–2009: 584 complaints, 24 with a crash and 6 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.