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Chevrolet Express

856 federal complaints across 30 model years (1995-2024) ยท 72 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Express. Hover a bar for the count.

1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2000 Chevrolet Express - 103 complaints
  2. 1999 Chevrolet Express - 82 complaints
  3. 2002 Chevrolet Express - 77 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2001 Chevrolet Express - 60 complaints
  2. 2003 Chevrolet Express - 75 complaints
  3. 2002 Chevrolet Express - 77 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Brakes
142
Electrical system
87
Power train
75
Engine & cooling
69
Fuel system
64
Tires
60

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2024 Chevrolet Express30
2023 Chevrolet Express51
2022 Chevrolet Express61
2021 Chevrolet Express182
2020 Chevrolet Express201
2019 Chevrolet Express94
2018 Chevrolet Express176
2017 Chevrolet Express316
2016 Chevrolet Express206
2015 Chevrolet Express123
2014 Chevrolet Express197
2013 Chevrolet Express318
2012 Chevrolet Express206
2011 Chevrolet Express185
2010 Chevrolet Express235
2009 Chevrolet Express117
2008 Chevrolet Express1910
2007 Chevrolet Express184
2006 Chevrolet Express1716
2005 Chevrolet Express338
2004 Chevrolet Express266
2003 Chevrolet Express7510
2002 Chevrolet Express770
2001 Chevrolet Express602
2000 Chevrolet Express1031
1999 Chevrolet Express821
1998 Chevrolet Express271
1997 Chevrolet Express351
1996 Chevrolet Express202
1995 Chevrolet Express10

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
26V3990002025-2026SteeringGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Express, and 2025-2026 Savana vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have a nut that was not properly tightened.
26V3450002026SteeringGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. The gear shifter may provide inaccurate gear selection feedback to the driver due to a
26V1270002025-2026TiresGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Express Cutaway, and 2025-2026 Savana Cutaway vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a tire with sidewall damage.
25V2990002025SeatsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. The front passenger seat head restraint may have been improperly welded to the seat fra
25V0870002025StructureGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans. The impact beam located in the driver's side door may have improper welds.
24V8390002022-2023Power TrainGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. Incorrect software in the transmission control module (TCM) may result in harsh s
21V1890002021Electrical SystemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with 6.6L gasoline engines. The positive battery cable terminals may contact a
21V1150002018-2021TiresGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chev
19V6440002019Seat BeltsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five second
19V4280002017-2019EquipmentUnicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram Pro
19V3870002016-2019VisibilityGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. One or both of the rear-quarter windows may be tempered glass instead of laminated
18V6550002016-2018Electrical SystemGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (CCM). If the temperatu
18V5090002018TiresGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles with certain combinations of front-tire and gross-vehicle-weight option codes. The Tire
18V2950002014-2017VisibilityGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch
18V2670002009-2018EquipmentGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018
16V7000002016-2017VisibilityGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express manufactured September 25, 2015, to August 22, 2016, and 2016 GMC Savana cargo and cutaway vans
16V1840002014-2016TiresGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles equipped with a 159 inch wheel base manufactured August 2, 20
13V5440002013-2014EquipmentGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natur
14V6140002014Electrical SystemGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave,
14V5000002011-2014Fuel System, OtherGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and GMC
14V1170002009-2014Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle we
13V2250002011-2013Fuel System, OtherGeneral Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans tha
13V1470002013SeatsExplorer Van Company, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer and Explorer Limited SE vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis, manufactured August 1,
13V0800002011Fuel System, OtherGeneral Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Express vehicles converted by Impco Automotive to run compressed natural gas (CNG), manufactured between November 23,
13V0100002013Electrical SystemGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Express vehicles manufactured November 1, 2012, through December 21, 2012; and model year 2013 GMC Savana vehicle
13V0010002013SteeringGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and
12V3880002003-2004Fuel System, GasolineGeneral Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with a left side cargo door, and originally sold or currently regi
12V1690002008-2010Equipment Adaptive/MobilityMAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS, 2009 GMC SAVANA, AND 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT CHASSIS, AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN
12V1120002012SteeringGENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND SUBURBAN VEHICLES, AND GMC SAVANA AND YUKON XL HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES. THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT MA
11V5430002012Air BagsGM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2011. THE SECOND STAGE OF THE DUAL-STAGE AIR B