What was the Chevrolet Uplander?
Q: What was the Chevrolet Uplander?
A: The Chevrolet Uplander was a minivan sold by the Chevrolet division of General Motors from 2005-2009.
Q: What did the Chevrolet Uplander replace?
A: The Chevrolet Uplander replaced both the Venture minivan and the truck designed Astro.
Q: Why was all-wheel drive only available in the 2005 model year?
A: All-wheel drive was only available in the 2005 model year due to the engine changing to a 3L V6 engine, and GM stated that the AWD could not handle the torque.
Q: Was the Uplander an improvement over its predecessor?
A: Yes, the Uplander was considered an improvement over its predecessor.
Q: How did the Uplander perform in safety tests?
A: The Uplander earned a Good in the IIHS' offset test and a Poor in side impact tests (without air bags, with air bags it earned an acceptable).
Q: How did the Uplander's sales compare to its competitors?
A: While it was initially a decent seller compared to the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna, the Uplander's sales were poor.
Q: What led to the discontinuation of the Uplander?
A: In 2008, GM announced that it would shut down Doraville Assembly which manufactured the minivans and decided to focus on crossover SUVs and introduced the Traverse.
