Used 2005 Chevrolet Uplander Minivan Consumer Reviews
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roy71, 10/29/2012
2005 Chevrolet Uplander Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
34 of 34 people found this review helpful
We have had our 2005 Uplander for a year and a half now. Its been an ok van, but a couple problems have shown up..some small, others large. We had a problem with the transmission last year banging into gear when leaving a stop, we took it to the mechanic and they fixed a sensor that seemed to be the problem. The banging went away for a year then recently came back, so back to the mechanic we went, they cleaned out the sensor again and the problem went away...but this time for only a week, then back to slamming into gear. we took it to a transmission shop this time and they found metal flakes all through the trans, so its shot. we are having to get it rebuilt...review continues.....
Cool mommie van!
Nancy, 10/18/2015
2005 Chevrolet Uplander Cargo Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2005 van used when it was about 3 yrs old with less than 50,000 miles. It is now 5 yrs later and I absolutely love this van! It doesn't look like a mommie van, something like a van/suburban look. I've only had to have regular maintenance repairs done-shocks, brakes, tires, etc. I only recently had to have the oil pan replaced; which is expensive because the whole engine has to be dropped. Handling is great, separate A/C controls for front and back, jacks for electronics and built in car seat for little ones. The acceleration is awesome, I didn't have to turn off the A/C to pass someone on highway. The gas mileage is also good. We have taken it on several longs trips-Black Hills, California, Idaho and Kansas. Kids loved the DVD player to pass the time [So nice not hearing "are we there yet?" the whole trip]. Never gave us a bit of trouble! My only complaints - other than the engine being squeezed in - are the seats are cheap and cracking.
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2005, and only the strong survive.
dan klee, 07/09/2015
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
My 2005 Chev uplander has 180k, still runs Great, only ever have done regular maintainence and replacement stuff(rotors,pads,tires). Terrific.
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100K and still going
Peter T, 01/03/2010
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LS Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
Just passed 100K in Dec. '09. Had a bad ABS sensor this last year and the goofy cup holder under the stereo console has been broken almost since the initial warranty ended. Sometimes you have to touch the starter several times to start it but my wife and I have heard the same sound as others attempted to start their GM cars when we walked by. For a low end auto we have been absolutely pleased. This was our first new car in 15 years of marriage and as we traveled from SC to FL to IL to AZ to CA we have been very glad the majority of problems have been as expected ( brakes, tires, etc. ).
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MomOf4, 12/02/2009
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I loved this van when we purchased it. We had two kids and were expecting another so we needed a bigger vehicle. Now we have had it in the shop 6 times for the passenger sliding door not closing, door alarms going off while driving with the doors shut, and the horn starts blowing for no reason when it is just sitting in the parking lot til either the fuse or the horn itself shorts. I'm dealing with GM now cause the dealership wants to charge me $400 just to do diagnostics on a known problem with this model van. Hopefully they can help.
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Val, 09/13/2016
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LS Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought my Uplander minivan 11 years ago with 12K miles on it. It currently has 344,000 miles. The maintenance cost was ridiculously low over the years. Rebuilt transmission first time at 333,000 miles because of a bearing noise. When transmission was opened technicians at Aamco were amazed by the little wear many internal parts showed after such mileage. The engine, as mentioned, has now 344,000 miles and it has developed a noise on its top end in the last 500 miles. No smoke no nothing, pulls very strong and has good fuel mileage but just that noise on its head. May be it is time to put some money and get it ready for more. The car is worth very little, and I have other newer vehicles but I am curious to see what this little Chevy has to show. I have had very little issues over the years but it seemed to get more and more reliable over time. I do long distance travel, almost on a weekly basis (600 miles a shot), and feel very safe on it. Maintenance and a good initial quality are key.
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Nice spin on a Minivan
dollfin343, 12/05/2004
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LS Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I love this van! I know it isn't fooling anyone by looking SUVish in the front, but it is enough to convert this Mom. I swore I would never buy a minivan but I couldn't resist it! It is loaded with comfort! The DVD is priceless (spring for the wireless headsets). It rides GREAT and handles solid. Visibility is WONDERFUL! The interior is very spacious. I can easily manuever in the rear area. Like most GM cars, the driver seat has a lot of lumbar for me at 5'3. I wish it was adjustable but the seat adjusts so much that it hasn't been a big issue. The sliding passenger door and rear liftgate are hard to close sometimes (the gauge has an area that will digitally tell you when they aren't.)
Fantastic vehicle..
Pete, 06/03/2019
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car made me a believer of GM. bought it used with 15k in the odometer. I've owned several German cars still, own one. i would pick this van over any BMW's I have owned for long trips, this van is our family vehicle. this car is just amazing.. never once let me down. has about 195k miles on it. I live in Utah drove it several times to Texas, California, Atlanta. once drove all night and all day, no issues, no problems, drives like a luxury car .. shifts great.. sad they don't make them anymore.. I am never trading this in.. so there you have it..
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Not had long
April Richardson, 03/04/2016
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT AWD 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I actually have 2 2005 Uplanders My LS has 209,000 on it I have been driving it over 2 years now I really love that van and not sure I could part with it Just bought an LT Uplander about a month ago It has 113.000 on it It does not run as quiet as the one with more miles First thing we had to have a pressure sensor put in the transmission and a new muffler Still need front rotors and brakes on it too I really love the one with all the miles I sure hope the one we just bought does as well
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Good value
Peter S, 06/05/2008
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We bought the Uplander as a certified used with 32K on it. So far it has been a great van. The ride and handling is good very car like. MPG is at just over or less than 21mpg in everyday driving. Plenty of room for a family of 5, the seats are comfortable, plenty of power with the V6. The kids love the DVD player. Interior has some cheaper components and is a little loud at interstate speeds, and the duel sliding doors are a bit noisy but hey I can't afford a new Honda or Toyota. I also refuse to pay what used Honda and Toyota vans are selling for. The last GM van I owned had 142k with nothing but routine maintenance (99 Montana) before a deer wrecked it I expect no less of this van.
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