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#BS-2007-CHEUPL-6471

2007 Chevrolet Uplander

Based on reports from 155 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
155
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
796
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 155 complaints, 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

jerks when upshifting

3 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

grinding noise

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:body:doorHIGH

20 owners reported structure:body:door issues — failures commonly reported around 67K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

39
0–30K
27
30–60K
17
60–90K
22
90–120K
14
120–150K
16
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (39 reports) • Median: 67K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:body:door (20 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body:door20 (13%)
Fuel System15 (10%)
Electrical12 (8%)
Steering11 (7%)
Drivetrain9 (6%)
Latches & Locks8 (5%)
Other8 (5%)
Engine8 (5%)

2007 Chevrolet Uplander: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body:door Issues

Structure:body:door complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 67,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 67K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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07
18
08
14
09
16
10
20
11
11
12
7
13
22
14
15
15
1
16
4
17
4
18
4
19
6
20
3
21
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

09E005000Feb 2009

STEERING

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

10V110000Jun 2010

SUSPENSION:REAR

THE BRAUN CORPORATION HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Uplander is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2007 Chevrolet Uplander vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

155

Class avg

269

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 155 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chevrolet Uplander Model Years

20092008200720062005
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2007 Chevrolet Uplander: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander is related to the structure:body:door, with 20 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander reliable?
The 2007 Chevrolet Uplander has 155 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Chevrolet Uplander problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Uplander problems start?
Based on 135 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 67,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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