Is the 2005 CHEVROLET Uplander safe to drive?

The 2005 CHEVROLET Uplander has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 05V061000

Low Priority Plain English 2005-02-18

What This Recall Means

Component

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

What Happened

Your minivan's rear seat release handle might not work properly in a side crash, causing the seat latches to open too early.

Risk if Unfixed

If the seat latches open too early in a severe side crash, you could be more likely to get hurt.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

We'll replace the seat latch release handle with a new cap to prevent this safety issue at no cost to you, starting on April 5, 2005.

Affected Vehicles

2005 CHEVROLET Uplander

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #05V061000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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