Premature wear of rear trailing arm bushings on 2007 braun entervan (Chevrolet uplander) due to defective welding of rear trailing arms during re-manufacture of the vehicle by the braun corporation of winamac, in. This occurred during conversion of the vehicle for use as a handicapped accessible vehicle. The vehicle was purchased in early 2007. Although notified of the defect by the canadian…
2007 Chevrolet Uplander suspension problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900 · see suspension across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
When does it fail?
Of the 7 suspension complaints filed for the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 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
No new NHTSA suspension complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 15 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that while reversing into the driveway, the front driver's side rack and pinion fractured making the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who indicated that the cause of the failure was due to a defective material used in the suspension. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet uplander. The contact stated that the vehicle started to make a clunking sound and the vehicle rear would sway back and forth while driving. The vehicle was taken to a local shop, who diagnosed that the rear control arm was defective and affected the frame. As a result, it needed to be welded back on. The failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware…
After I bought the van in 2009 , at low speeds there is a clunking noise in the right rear. *tr
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File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, suspension issues most often appear around 109,009 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension 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 suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension 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)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Chevrolet/Uplander.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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