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Chevrolet Uplander the classy van
sejecc, 12/18/2005
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LS Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Driving this vehicle is just like driving an SUV. Never in my life would I have bought a minivan, had this one not have been on the market. This will give the average soccer mom more class, and more of a sporty feel. I recommend it to anyone.
Honeymoon Over, Divorce Final
Mike, 01/12/2006
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I first reviewed the van on 06/17/2005. Everything went fine until early October. Banging sound in the rear-end got it in the shop twice for a total of 10 days. Turned out to be a bushing on the torsion bar. Exactly two weeks after getting it out of the shop the engine croaked as I was driving at highway speed, I was stranded about 100 miles from home (OnStar did come through). The fix this time was an engine replacement, in the shop for 13 days. My confidence at this point was very shaken. Eleven days after coming out of the shop, the ABS brake light came on, later that night it would not start. It spent the next 12 days in the shop. Traded in on day 13 for a GMC Yukon XL.
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Extremely Dissatisfied
Michelle, 01/13/2006
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LS Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had this vehicle less than 8 months. It has been in the shop 6 six times for different items. The transmission went out, the day of delivery the dealership backed it into a pole and it had to have a new backend, the tint has fallen off, the air conditioning vent has falled out of the dash board, the horn would not work properly as well as the two recall notices that have come out on this vehicle. I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone.
Ticked at Chevrolet
Ticked at Chevrolet, 03/06/2006
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I have always preferred Chevrolet over Ford products. Mostly I am more satisfied with the workmanship and performance of the vehicles. The Uplander LS may change my mind. I was told on 3/6/06 that the rearend of the vehicle is designed so that if you do not rotate the tires every 6000 miles it will cause the inside edge of the tires to wear faster and feather (have high and low spots.) The owners manual recommends for the tires to be rotated every 8000 miles.
Love It
LOVE IT, 03/21/2006
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LS Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We love this van. I have looked at them all and this one gave us the room that we need. It does not feel like you are driving a van. Its great on gas too. Lots of space and much more
Worst car I ever owned.
Jim, 07/18/2006
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT AWD 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This car is the biggest piece of junk GM ever made. In the 1.5 years I owned it it has had 8 things wrong with it. The dealer had to turn 3 rotors because they were warped. Then the had to replace the front rotors again because they warped again. They had to replace the rear hatch struts since the door would not stay open. They had to replace the radio since the volume control on the steering wheel would jump two to three positions up or down. The dealer had to replace the altenator because the lights would randomly get brighter and darker. The car randomly stalls, dealer doesn't find anything wrong. The DVD player skips on any DVD, new or old. Dealer can't find out what is wrong.
Do Not Buy Chevrolet
Tonya Thomas, 12/15/2006
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased a brand new Chevrolet Uplander and after 3000 miles I started having problems with it not cranking. Now way past lemon law requirements the vehicle is still not fixed and I am having to go to arbitration. They told me at 3000 miles this was a problem with the vast majority of the Uplanders and they did not have a fix but yet would not replace or refund. My van has been in the shop more than I have had it and now at 20,000 miles the starter is slipping and the rear passanger sliding door won't open half the time. I do not wish this hassle on anyone else because if you are like me you bought a van for a reason.
A comfortable vehicle
arnold hilde, 03/06/2007
2005 Chevrolet Uplander Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We bought this vehicle during the summer. The A/C worked very well, we enjoyed driving it a lot. We were disappointed in the traction and handling in the snow of northern Minnesota.
Don't do it
joe s., 05/07/2007
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LS Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I'm thoroughly disappointed in my experience with our Uplander. We made the switch from a Madza Tribute as our family was growing and the quality difference was noticable. The plastic door handle cover has been falling off since the first month. It often sputters before it starts, remniscent of a vintage auto. The interior is shabby at best. I miss my Mazda and kick myself everytime I send the payment in. Bottom line, the quality of this vehicle is near that of a Mazda, Toyota, or Honda. Don't do it. Put forth the extra money for quality. You'll get it back with better gas mileage in no time.
Great Minivan
Silas, 08/01/2007
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LS Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This minivan replaced my 2000 Honda Odyssey. We purchased this van in February 2005 and have driven 46K miles so far. We don't expect it to perform like a sport car but it definitely out-performs our previous Odyssey, both in power and handling. We averaged 2-4 family trips to Florida yearly and it is a great vehicle for our three kids in a 9 hour ride. Yes, we had some maintenance issues like others rating this vehicle but nothing major. Gas mileage is great when compared to our other car, which is an SUV with 15 mpg. We are about to purchase the 2008 LT model.
Overall satisfied
Bob Gaul, 09/03/2007
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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The only problem I have is with the A/C. The vents cannot be aimed at the driver. This is a major design fault which is still a problem in the 06 & 07 models. The dealer claims they cannot be fixed.
Certainly not the Venture
busymom, 03/05/2008
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This is the 3rd van type that we have owned as a large family - first one was a Dodge Caravan, then a Chevy Venture and now the Uplander. Really liked the Chevy Venture! Was absolutely my favourite vehicle. Reliable workhorse, comfortable, roomy, great value. Traded to this "new" model - first year for Uplander. Cramped inside - not nearly enough leg room and we are not tall people. Original tires were terrible in snow - had to replace them before the first winter was over. Great performance after the replacement. Not a lot of mechanical issues - very happy with that. Brakes squeal incessantly - told nothing could be done. Rotors and pads have been replaced on all wheels.
162K Miles and still going
momtaxi3, 06/22/2011
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LS Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Van runs great but it has all kinds of little issues. I have to push the gas to start it; however, it does have 162K miles on it so I expect that. The turn signals and radio only work when they want to. My headlights dim on their own and the automatic sliding door gets stuck all the time...it sometimes dings constantly! It gets horrible gas mileage. The seats aren't very comfortable and stain easily. The rear windshield wiper doesn't work at all. With that being said - it runs great. There is nothing wrong with the engine...it just keeps going and going! I'm positive I will get at least 200K out of this vehicle.
First Car I Bought New
Summbreeze, 04/05/2008
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LS Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I needed room for my daughter's family which has my 3 grandkids, and also wanted the DVD player to keep them quiet! Lots of room for everyone on trips. The only thing I have noticed is that the lights get brighter and dimmer sometimes. I have consistently gotten an avgerage of 21mpg which combines city and road. We live in the hills and I drive 32 miles commuting. That's not bad for a roomy vehicle. Only thing I have done is change the oil and filters on time. I am beginning to feel a bumpiness when braking, so I think it is time for brakes though.
Dissatisfied
Camie, 04/09/2008
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We have had several trips to the dealership with repairs on this vehicle. The automatic rear passenger door tries to open while car is in motion. "fixed" at least 4 times. The car only starts when it wants to. You have to push the gas to start the vehicle. I would not suggest buying this vehicle.
Not bad for a Mini Van
Rhody Girl, 05/07/2008
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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My husband and I bought this vehicle after having our first child. I liked it becaues it wasnt so Mini-Van- ish. Loved the equiptment included with the LT line, leather, DVD player sliding doors etc. going on 3 1/2 years of owning this the only problems reported are brakes, I travel 300 miles a week for work, before I reached 13k we had to replace the brakes and rotors 3 times. I think it was more of the dealerships fault than it was the car itself. Gas mileage is horrible. Even given the fact of how much the car is driven, it still is just horrible. Other than that, its a good transistion for anyone who's not just ready for a mini- van, it doesnt make you feel like you are in one.