PASSENGER SLIDING DOORS OPENING WHILE GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH ALSO A BING SOUND GOING OFF THE WHOLE TIME ON OUR WAY TO THE SHOP TO GET MY DOORS LOOKED AT. MY 3 YR.OLD SON WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT WHEN THIS HAPPENED. DON'T WANT TO THINK ABOUT WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED, IF HE DID NOT HAVE SEAT BELT ON. THANK GOD THERE WAS NOT A DEATH THAT DAY, DO TO THE DOORS. I WANT MY MONEY BACK TO BUY A SA…
2007 chevrolet Uplander body problems
moderate 23 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
23
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
I RECENTLY HAD MY 2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER,IN FOR SERVICE/REPAIR TO THE RIGHT SIDE PSD(POWER SLIDING DOOR) ON MY VAN. THE TECHNICIAN ONLY CLEANED THE CONTACTS AND SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE DOOR STILL IS NOT OPENING/CLOSING CORRECTLY,THE MOTOR IS STILL MAKING A GRINDING SOUND & DOES NOT STOP,THE CONTROL SWITCHES DO NOT WORK PART OF THE TIME TO OPEN/SHUT DOOR,THE DOOR "STICKS"IN …
PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE CORRECTLY AND IT OPEN WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING. THE DOOR WOULD CLOSE THEN REOPEN AND YOU WOULD HAVE TO HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED IN ORDER FOR THE DOOR TO LACK CLOSED. THE REPAIR THAT WAS DONE WAS TO REPLACED THE CENTER HINGE ROLLER SUPPORT AND ADJUSTED CABLES. THEN A MONTH LATER THE CABLE JAMMED UP IN THE MOTOR AND HAD TO BE CUT TO GET THE DOOR TO CLOSE. THE REPAI…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER. THE REAR AUTOMATIC/MANUAL PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO REMAIN SECURE WHEN IN A CLOSED POSITION. THE SLIDING DOOR INTERMITTENTLY CONTINUED TO OPEN WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED THE POWER DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON 8 TO 10 OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURE AND THE REPAIR WAS MADE FOUR TIMES.…
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2007 chevrolet Uplander?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 23 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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