Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Chevrolet Uplander has 13 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
13
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
05V287000
PARKING BRAKE
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' T...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT | ABS LIGHT CAME ON AFTER BRAKES WERE REPLACED BY CHEVROLET MECHANIC. TOOK BACK AND WAS TOLD NEEDED N... |
| Jan 2, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | I HAVE A 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER VAN AND MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED ON ME. IT KEPT STICKING A... |
| Nov 6, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. DURING BRAKE APPLICATION, THE PEDAL POPPED BACK AG... |
| Apr 20, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. HE STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKES AND TRACTION... |
| Mar 18, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED 5 TIMES ON A 2005 CHEVY UPLANDER AND NEED TO BE TURNED AGAIN. STEERIN... |
| Dec 5, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THIS IS A COMPLAINT....NO ACCIDENT HAS TAKEN PLACE AT THIS POINT. 2005 CHEVY UPLANDER PURCHASED N... |
| Oct 30, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKE ROTORS WARP ON REGULAR BASIS. 4 TIMES IN 20,000 MILES (2 YEARS). UNLESS REPLACED VAN STOPS W... |
| Oct 12, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,TIRES | SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE IN JANUARY OF 2006 WE HAVE BEEN REQUIRED TO MAKE EXTENSIVE REPAIRS ON ... |
| Aug 6, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE BRAKES, WHEN APPLIED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WILL CAUSE THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING THE S... |
| Dec 2, 2005 | PARKING BRAKE | DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V287000 CONCERNING THE PARKING BRAKE. A SPE... |
| Sep 19, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY WIFE HAD DRIVEN FROM OUR HOME 7 MILES AWAY TO THE MAGGIE MOO'S ICE CREAM SHOP. SHE WENT IN TO TH... |
| May 2, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | MAY 1, SERVICE STABILITRAK SYSTEM MESSAGE CAME ON, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE STOPPED O... |
| Mar 19, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | AFTER ONLY 6,500 MILES ALL HIGHWAY MILES (NO CITY DRIVING) THE BRAKES WERE GRABBING. SO I TOOK IT TO... |