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2005 Chevrolet Uplander Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Problems

NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · data through 07/14/2026

27Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints
13.8%Of all 196 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch ranks on this vehicle

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH27 · 13.8%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES16 · 8.2%
STRUCTURE:BODY11 · 5.6%

Share of the 196 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENS AND/OR CRACKS PARTIALLY. THE DEALER STATED…”NHTSA complaint 10224707 — filed 04/16/2008
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET UP LANDER. WHILE DRIVING (MPH UNKNOWN) THE REAR DOOR OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BCM COULD…”NHTSA complaint 10222148 — filed 03/24/2008
“THE REAR SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED AND ENGINE IS OFF. IT ALSO OPENS WHEN I ENTER THE DRIVERS…”NHTSA complaint 10211986 — filed 12/15/2007

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Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander have latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch problems?

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander: 27 of 196 complaints on file (13.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Uplander have in total?

196 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 31 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.