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…
2007 Chevrolet Uplander body problems
moderate 23 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
23
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 23 body complaints filed for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Body accounts for 21% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 9 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 14 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2007 Chevrolet Uplander has a well-documented sliding-door problem that spans both mechanical and electrical systems. Doors—particularly the rear passenger and driver-side models—fail to latch or remain closed. They bounce back before latching, require manual force to shut, or open unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving at highway speeds. One owner reported a passenger fell out of a rear door at 70 mph.
Owners describe the problem as intermittent and difficult for technicians to reproduce during service visits. Multiple trips to the dealership—ranging from 6 to 15 visits in documented cases—have yielded temporary fixes at best. Dealers have replaced motors, latches, sensors, switches, cables, rollers, and hinges, often multiple times, without resolving the core issue. Door mechanisms stick, grind, or fail to respond to controls. In severe cases, doors have fallen completely off or out of track, or hinges have fractured while parked.
The problem began early in ownership for many—some within weeks or months of purchase—and persisted for years or until resale. General Motors has been involved in multiple complaints but has not identified a root cause or issued a recall. One owner reported GM offered $2,000 off a new vehicle purchase as a settlement. The intermittent nature and dealer inability to reproduce failures have left owners without effective remedies and in fear of passenger safety during operation.
Same Chevrolet Uplander body reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2006
Failure modes owners describe
Sliding door fails to latch or latch intermittently
Passenger and driver-side sliding doors fail to close fully or latch properly. Door closes partially then bounces back open or remains unlatched despite multiple closure attempts. Requires manual force to close or repeated open/close cycles to engage latch. Problem often intermittent and difficult for dealers to reproduce.
When: As early as first months of ownership; continues through vehicle life
Symptoms owners cite: Door closes partially then reopens; Door bounces back before latching; Requires manual force to close fully; Repeated open/close cycles needed to latch; Intermittent failure to latch
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers have replaced door latch assemblies, lock/latch assemblies, motors, rollers, cables, center hinge roller support, detent switches, and door jam switches. Adjustments to door alignment and slider mechanisms performed multiple times. One owner reported shop charged $100 diagnostic plus up to $800 repair; another reports dealer replaced parts multiple times with continued failure.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: GM involved in multiple cases but reportedly unable to identify root cause. Service bulletins issued per one owner's reference. No recalls issued. One owner offered $2,000 off new car purchase as resolution.
Sliding door opens unexpectedly while driving
Doors open fully or partially while vehicle is in motion at highway speeds (60-75 mph). Safety alarm sounds. Problem affects both passenger and driver-side doors and poses risk to occupants, particularly children in car seats. One incident documented where passenger fell out of vehicle.
When: Intermittently, sometimes within weeks of purchase; continues throughout ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Door opens at highway speed (60-75 mph); Door unlatches while vehicle in motion; Passenger fell out of rear door at 70 mph in one case; Safety alarm sounds during opening; No indication on dashboard that door is ajar despite alarm
Repairs/costs cited: No successful permanent repairs documented. One owner had door fall completely off in daughter's hands at low speed while closing; CarMax extended warranty did not cover; body shop repair required. Multiple shop visits with no resolution for other owners.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: GM involvement documented in multiple complaints but no root-cause resolution provided. No recall. One dealer blamed a bag in vehicle engaging sensors; bag removal did not resolve issue. Dealer replaced sensors and roller on another vehicle without success.
Door motor malfunction—grinding noise, inadequate torque, or failure to respond
Power door motors make grinding or rattling sounds during operation. Motors fail to provide sufficient force to close doors fully. Door control switches do not respond consistently. Motor may overheat or stall. One owner reports first three motors installed by dealer were defective.
When: Early ownership through higher mileage (documented from under 12,000 miles to 96,000+ miles)
Symptoms owners cite: Grinding or awful noise while motor operates; Door control switches fail to work intermittently; Motor does not stop after door fully closes; continues running; Door becomes stuck in open or closed position; Cable jammed in motor, requiring cutting to free door
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers replaced motors multiple times, including instances where defective replacement motors were installed. Motor realignment performed. Cable replacement necessary in one case where cable jammed. One owner reports dealer replaced motor retainer. Costs vary; one owner spent $450 out-of-pocket after two weeks of ownership.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No successful repair or recall noted. Dealer service attempted motor replacement as primary fix without addressing underlying mechanical issue.
Door track misalignment or mechanical binding
Doors slip out of track or mechanisms bind during operation. Slider, hinge, or cable becomes misaligned or binds on striker or other components. Tracking pins or hinges fracture. One door fell completely off at low speed; another fell off track after fuse removal.
When: From early ownership to 100,000+ miles
Symptoms owners cite: Door binding or sticking during open/close cycle; Door falls off track entirely; Tracking pin breaks, door cannot close; Bottom hinge fractures, door hangs from top hinge only; Door wheel bearing balls break
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers have readjusted door sliders and alignment multiple times (5+ instances in one complaint). Replaced hinge roller support, striker adjustment attempted. One body shop repair was necessary after door fell off. Wheel bearing ball replacement cost cited as 'little over two hundred dollars.' Realignment has proven temporary fix.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recall. CarMax refused extended warranty coverage for mechanical door failure. Chevrolet dealer recommended complete replacement of mechanical portion of door in one early case; replacement was initially done incorrectly (only partial parts replaced), requiring second visit.
Electrical/sensor malfunction affecting door operation
Door jam switches or limit switches short or fail. Sensors that detect door position malfunction. Door lock electronic controls fail—locks unlock by themselves or cannot be locked. Reprogram attempts required. No diagnostic codes appear despite repeated failures.
When: Throughout ownership; some instances very early
Symptoms owners cite: Door jam switch shorts, causing actuator to stretch and twist cable; Detent switch shorts, door opens on its own; Locks click repeatedly as if trying to catch; Locks unlock themselves while vehicle in motion; Locks cannot be unlocked manually or electronically
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers replaced power door jam switches, detent switches, door lock assemblies, and reprogram sliding door module. Sensor replacement performed. Updated computer module firmware in one case (dealer claimed update; problem continued). No diagnostic codes displayed despite repeated sensor/electrical failures.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: GM involved but unable to provide root-cause diagnosis. No recall or TSB resolution documented.
Door structural failure—hinge or bracket fracture
Door hinges, hinge brackets, or hinge roller supports crack or break. Bottom hinge fractures while parked, leaving door supported only by top hinge. Door attached to vehicle by single hinge presents acute safety hazard.
When: Mid-life vehicle or higher mileage (104,000 miles documented)
Symptoms owners cite: Bottom hinge fractures while parked; Door hangs from top hinge only; Hinge roller support fails
Repairs/costs cited: One case documented but not repaired; vehicle not taken to dealer for diagnosis. Replaced center hinge roller support in another case.
Synthesized from 23 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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…
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…
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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?
Across the 20 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most body failures cluster between 22,000 and 75,000 miles, with the median around 52,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 22,000; a quarter make it past 75,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Chevrolet/Uplander.
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