2005 Chevy Uplander Review
Price Estimate: $1,123 - $1,783





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Smooth ride and handling, lots of nifty interior storage spaces, innovative multimedia storage system, available all-wheel-drive.
Cons
- Engine power and refinement not up to class leaders, no side curtain airbags.
What’s new
The Uplander is an all-new "crossover sport van" that has roots in the Chevrolet Venture minivan.
Edmunds says
Although the Uplander features a slick interior and distinctive styling, it doesn't have the on-road finesse of its minivan competitors.
For sale near Keene, NH
14 listings
- 200,139 miles
- Manufacturer buyback reported, 3 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 16 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Troutwine Auto Sales (667 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Parking sensors
- Alarm
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Located in Arcanum, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GNDV33L25D184665
Stock: 25121C
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-15-2025- 182,688 miles
- 1 accident, 5 owners, personal use
- 7 Seats, 16 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Matrix Autos (677 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Rear Entertainment S...
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Located in Grand Rapids, MI
WE ACCEPT TRADE-INS!
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GNDV33L85D176926
Stock: 2023622
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-24-2023
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in New Hampshire
$198/mo for Uplander Cargo
Uplander Cargo
vs
$204/mo
Avg. Midsize Minivan
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Chevrolet Uplander Owner Reviews
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3.63 out of 5 starsroy71, 10/29/2012
2005 Chevrolet Uplander Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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.....
2005, and only the strong survive.
5 out of 5 starsdan klee, 07/09/2015
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LT Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
My 2005 Chev uplander has 180k, still runs Great, only ever have done regular maintainence and replacement stuff(rotors,pads,tires). Terrific.
Cool mommie van!
4 out of 5 starsNancy, 10/18/2015
2005 Chevrolet Uplander Cargo Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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.
100K and still going
3.5 out of 5 starsPeter T, 01/03/2010
2005 Chevrolet Uplander LS Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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. ).
2005 Uplander Highlights
Cargo
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $20,700 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $198/month |
Seating | 3 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 26.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Uplander include:
- Post-collision safety system
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintAcceptable
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