Total Complaints
4 filings
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 · model year
2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500
4 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2010CHEVROLETEXPRESS 1500 carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2010 EXPRESS 1500 is vehicle speed control with 2 filings, followed by air bags (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2010 EXPRESS 1500, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
Recent Complaints
20140627AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY SINCE THE PART WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO DO REPAIRS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V117000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.
20140320AIR BAGS
STARTED VEHICLE AND "SERVICE AIR BAGS" WARNING CAME ON. IT HAS COME ON AT EVERY START SINCE. ON 3/20/14 CHEVROLET DEALER REPAIR DEPARTMENT DIAGNOSED A FAULTY FRONT SENSOR. REPLACEMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK. *TR
Mileage: 19,000
20110110CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION BY TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE THE CONTAC WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD SEND AN INSPECTOR TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,154. UPDATED 02/23/11*LJ UPDATED 04/28/11
Mileage: 3,154
20100621VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS E1500 CARGO WORK VAN. WHILE STOPPED AT A TOLL BOOTH WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDA HARDL, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE RPMS DECREASED. THIS WAS THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THE FAILURE. THE RENTAL VEHICLE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT COULD NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED OR SERVICED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 650 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,162. UPDATED 8/4/10 *CN UPDATED 08/09/10*JB
Mileage: 650
Compare 2010CHEVROLETEXPRESS 1500 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 have?▼
The 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS.
Is the 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.