2005 Chevrolet Uplander latches & locks problems
45 complaints about latches & locks have been filed for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 24,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When latches & locks problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 17 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 latches & locks complaints that report mileage, the median is about 24,000 miles, and 86% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
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.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet uplander. The transmission failed at 11,000 miles. The mechanic repaired it instead of replacing, it and it continued to leak. The dealer replaced the transmission, and the new one from the manufacturer was also leaking. The vehicle was in the repair shop for 16 days, and the new transmission had to be resealed. When starting the vehicle the ignition was sticking in the start mode for 2 minutes after releasing the key.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
- Electrical system 63 complaints
- Body & structure 47 complaints
- Lighting 18 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
Latches & locks problems in other years
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