2005 Chevrolet Uplander Passenger

Worst vehicle I have ever owned!

By ladybird (TN) on Tuesday, April 23, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 130,000

Pros: "Fully loaded with all the bells and whistles"

Cons: "Nice interior features are just lipstick on a pig!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Mechanical issues - right rear passenger door never works properly, even after having the motor replaced (at an expense of $1500). Right front turn lamp goes out about every 3 months. Back hatch locked and would not unlock. Had to have it drilled out and replaced ($1000). Right two wheel bearings make odd grinding/whining noise and have been replaced twice. If you are thinking of an uplander - big mistake!"

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Great for traveling with kids. lots of room

By moms taxi (FL) on Monday, April 22, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 192,000

Pros: "Room for 7 (great for long trips)"

Cons: "Its a mommy van, not hip"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Our van had over 192,000 miles. Only thing we've done is tires, oil change, brakes. (Just replaced Transmission) This van saved my life on 4/20/2013. Hit in the rear at 55mph. Walked away bruised but not broken. Would have kept the van for another 100K."

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Great vehicle. No major problems

By DebbyJay (MO) on Wednesday, April 17, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 55,500

Pros: "Dependable, fun to drive, good value"

Cons: "Just wish it rode quieter."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I have owned the vehicle for 18 months and it has 55,500 miles on it. I bought it used. It drives through snow with no problems. Kids love the DVD player. Ample cup holders. It is easy to get to the 3rd row seats. Roomy. Dashboard is designed well. Back up sensors are great as I hate backing up. I love the automatic doors. Only complaint is that I just wish it rode quieter."

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GM failure

By KRKing (NC) on Saturday, April 06, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 89,000

Pros: "Space"

Cons: "Front end, transmission, and electrical failures."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Major front end and transmission trouble at 87,000 miles, coupled with power sliding door breaking, then working only intermittently. Fuel pump has now gone at 89,000 miles, and will require another $1000 for parts and labor. Thought GM's weren't prone to these failures so early in mileage."

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Good value

By Momtaxi (IL) on Tuesday, April 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 208,200

Pros: "Reliable, smooth ride"

Cons: "horrible gas mileage and electrical issues"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I bought my Uplander used. It has over 208k miles on it and is still going! It is still a very smooth ride, I haven't had any major issues...there are small issues but nothing that needs fixing. I have never had it in the shop. It is reliable and was worth the money."

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Excellent Van

By Gaff764 (MD) on Tuesday, March 26, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 150,000

Pros: "Decent minivan with the look of an SUV"

Cons: "Wheel hub issues and misc stuff"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"Bought this new in 2007 as an ex-rental vehicle with 18K miles. My only problems (other than tires and normal brake repairs and alignments) have been with replacing the wheel hubs..this is a common problem..three of four (except drivers rear wheel) were replaced. I have an ABS light that came on around 140K, but am not fixing it anytime soon. Everything else works fine..still on my original hoses and drive belt. I have an intermittent problem where the van will hesitate and "jump" into 1st gear..there is a TSB out on that problem. Otherwise, we've driven this van, as a family of 5, almost everywhere on the East Coast. Other than the hub issue, its been great."

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