Chevrolet UPLANDER transmission problems
36 complaint narratives mention transmission terms.
Key facts
583 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 to 2009 model years. Data snapshot: . 486 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Transmission and shifting evidence
36 of 583 complaints match this topic (6.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10149970 · 2006-02-10 (February 10, 2006)
AFTER 30 DAYS OF OWNING 2005 CHEVY UPLANDER, DEALERSHIP HAD TO SEND A TOW TRUCK TO COME PICK MY VAN UP ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT. AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS IT HAS STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN. TO THE POINT THEY HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. THE JERKING SENSATION WHEN PUTTING THE VAN INTO REVERSE IS STILL THERE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 3,997 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149970 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10182026 · 2007-02-08 (February 8, 2007)
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. THE PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR DID NOT LATCH SHUT, NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT AP…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10182026 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10257061 · 2009-01-31 (January 31, 2009)
NOISE FRONT END WHILE DRIVING REPAIR 3 TIMES SAME PROBLEMS TODAY. THERE IS A VIBRATION WHEN SLOWING DOWN TODAY SAME PROBLEMS.NEVER REPAIR.NOISE FRONT END WHEN TAKING OFF CAN FEEL AND HEAR A CLUNK. CLANGING SOUND WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE.STARTER STICKING REPROGRAMMING SAME PROBLEM. STEERING SHAFT IS A PROBLEM CHANGE 3 TIMES SAME PROBLEMS.(REPAIR THE PARTS ON DID YOU CHANGE IT COMPLETELY ? ).NEVER RECALL FAILURE. TODAY SAME PROBLEMS POOR SERVICE ONLY PROMISE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10257061 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10330756 · 2010-05-17 (May 17, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD MOVE BACKWARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO SUBMIT THE VEHICLE FOR A DIAGNOSTICS TEST AND WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REPAIR COSTS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 71,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10330756 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10532035 · 2013-07-26 (July 26, 2013)
A DRIVER PARKED HER VEHICLE SUCH THAT THE REAR OF HER VEHICLE WAS FACING DOWNHILL. SHE THOUGHT SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. SHE LEFT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND BEGAN TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. HER TWO YEAR OLD SON WAS STANDING ON THE DRIVERS SEAT. WHILE SHE WAS CLEANING THE INTERIOR, SHE HEARD A CLICK AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS. SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS. SHE WAS INJURED BY STATIONARY OBJECTS LOCATED OUTSIDE AND ALONG TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10532035 at NHTSA ↗