Overview & Reviews

The Uplander is an all-new "crossover sport van" that has roots in the Chevrolet Venture minivan.

• Smooth ride and handling, lots of nifty interior storage spaces, innovative multimedia storage system, available all-wheel-drive.

• Engine power and refinement not up to class leaders, no side curtain airbags.

User Reviews:

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  Like it but hate the power sliding doors - 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
  By Fed Up - September 8 - 1:57 pm

  We are pretty much pleased with our 2005 Uplander ls except for the power sliding doors. They open when they want to and close when they want to. The power sliding door on the drivers side has had many problems of not closing and opening when it is supposed to so we had to unplug it so the alarm on it would stop going off. Its pretty hard to drive 30 miles with the alarm going off and still be in your right mind when you return home. Also we have a thumping noise under the hood and cant figure out what it is.

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  Great except for tires - 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
  By Mary - June 24 - 12:49 pm

  I love my Uplander, it has almost 95,000 miles on it in three years. I have had problems with the tires wearing and was told I needed to rotate every 6000 miles (have never done w/any other vehicle I owned). I am on second set of tires and having flat spots even when rotating every 6000-15000 miles. The plastic pieces on the outside have black nicks and look awful (I live in the country w/dirt roads). I have had to bring it in twice in three years and problems were fixed right the first time. I would like better gas mileage, I get 23 MPG. It does need a middle console though, I hate that shelf thing they have.

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  Good value - 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
  By Peter S - June 5 - 11:27 am

  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 cant 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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  Great Minivan - 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
  By Silas - July 31 - 9:53 pm

  This minivan replaced my 2000 Honda Odyssey. We purchased this van in February 2005 and have driven 46K miles so far. We dont 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.

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  A comfortable vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
  By arnold hilde - March 5 - 8:26 pm

  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.

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  Uplander 05 - 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
  By d. postlethwaite - July 4 - 1:50 pm

  Enjoyable to operate though gas mileage is less than told. The horn does not work. Good view and ride.

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  Need some improvements - 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
  By soft ride - February 25 - 11:48 am

  I have owned this car for a year, had some trouble with the front end, other then that, it has been a pretty good car so far. It could be better on gas and comfort on long trips for the passengers. The only thing I do not like is the middle seats do not have arm rests for the passengers, so they do not like to ride in the car.

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  Wish for better mileage - 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
  By bchcrab95 - January 31 - 4:19 pm

  Overall I am satisfied with the Uplander. I have had the exterior molding rust (its plastic.. go figure) The miles per gallon was rated at 19/26 and I get no where near that. Definitely a gas guzzler. Very disappointed with the mileage. Comfortable, the heated seats are great for someone with back problems. Husband is diabled and is easy to get in and out of the car for him. The rear seats are hard to put in the upright position. One thing that I would fix is that is nearly impossible to see to the rear passenger side to look for oncoming traffic with the seat in the upright position.

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  TS Uplander - 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
  By TSUplander - September 17 - 1:31 pm

  Not the average mini-van. Acceleration and power are more than acceptable for this vehichle. Overall good ride, tight steering with loads of interior features. The best part is American Made by an American Company!

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  Overall nice vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
  By Illinois Mom - September 8 - 11:14 am

  We love the exterior look of the van and the interior is attractive also. The only major downfall we have found so far is the back seats sit so high that you have a very obstructed view when backing up. As far as handling and perfomance, we are happy and we are a family that always had sports cars and this is our first family vehicle.