https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Chevrolet Express 3500. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:30:10 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-2145649 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Fluid leaking from hydraulic power brake booster causing longer braking distance & stiffer steering. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-2145650 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Fluid leaking from hydraulic power brake booster causing longer braking distance & stiffer steering. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-2140518 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the exterior rear wheel cover liner detached from the wheel. The wheel liner cover missed crashing into a vehicle in the opposite lane on the freeway. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact had lost ten wheel covers out of a set of twelve. The contact purchased three sets through Ama https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-2064072 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a huge black puddle of liquid on the ground on the front driver's side. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was determined that the unknown liquid was from the propane tank. In addition, the contact stated that the unknown liquid had a strong foul odor. The vehicle was towed https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-2061782 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle shakes at speeds starting at 68 mph and is extreme at 73 mph. I have taken it in for repairs at the Chevrolet dealership twice and to a tire shop. I fear this could be the start of the term known as the "Death Wobble". Chevrolet is aware of this issue and have issued Technical Service Bulletins relating to shake and vibration complaints. This is a brand new 2025 vehicle. Because this v https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-2061783 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle shakes at speeds starting at 68 mph and is extreme at 73 mph. I have taken it in for repairs at the Chevrolet dealership twice and to a tire shop. I fear this could be the start of the term known as the "Death Wobble". Chevrolet is aware of this issue and have issued Technical Service Bulletins relating to shake and vibration complaints. This is a brand new 2025 vehicle. Because this v https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-2061784 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle shakes at speeds starting at 68 mph and is extreme at 73 mph. I have taken it in for repairs at the Chevrolet dealership twice and to a tire shop. I fear this could be the start of the term known as the "Death Wobble". Chevrolet is aware of this issue and have issued Technical Service Bulletins relating to shake and vibration complaints. This is a brand new 2025 vehicle. Because this v https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-2061189 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Unable to get a recall remedy vehicle has been undrivable since November . With no ETA on when part will be available. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1999468 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the front end of the vehicle was violently shaking and vibrating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The brake rotors and brake pads were replaced, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1726384 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2002 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN DRIVERS SIDE SPRING LEAF. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER A POTHOLE BROKE THE SPRING LEAVE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT SPRING LEAF WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED BY THE FACTORY. *JS https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1683373 Sun, 09 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT GENERAL HTS 10 PLY E RATED TIRE FAILURE; SEPARATED BELT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1683376 Sun, 09 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT THIS IS THE 4TH GENERAL GRABBER HTS TIRE FAILURE I HAVE EXPERIENCED FOR THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE REPORTED THE SAFETY ISSUE WITH THIS TIRE IN PREVIOUS FAILURES, ALTHOUGH THE WEBSITE SHOWS NO FAILURES. GENERAL HAS A PROBLEM W/ THE MANUFACTURE OF IT'S E RATED 10 PLY TIRES. PLEASE KINDLY INVESTIGATE THE SAFETY ISSUE OF BELT SEPARATION AT APPROX 10-15K MILES, OPERATED AT SPEED OF 70 MPH OR LESS. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1582090 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE DRIVERS WINDOW BUTTONS CAUGHT FIRE https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1493576 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT BF GOODRICH TIRE DOT BE11 JD11 4012 LT 24.5/75 R16 120/1160 TIRE IS BULGING AT CENTER OF TREED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JUMP AND BOUNCE, CAUSING SPRING DAMAGE AND SEVERE VIBRATION OF VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEED..TIRE LOOKS AS IF IS GOING TO BLOW OUT.. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1493750 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT WHEN I NORMAL DRIVE UNDER HOOD FIRE THE VEHICLE BURN OUT IF YOU NEED MORE FILE OR PICTURE I CAN SEND MAIL MY E MAIL ADDRESS (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1493751 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT WHEN I NORMAL DRIVE UNDER HOOD FIRE THE VEHICLE BURN OUT IF YOU NEED MORE FILE OR PICTURE I CAN SEND MAIL MY E MAIL ADDRESS (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1493752 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT WHEN I NORMAL DRIVE UNDER HOOD FIRE THE VEHICLE BURN OUT IF YOU NEED MORE FILE OR PICTURE I CAN SEND MAIL MY E MAIL ADDRESS (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1466347 Sat, 05 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT AN ASE/AAA CERTIFIED MECHANIC INSTALLED A PASSENGER CAR RATED TIRE ON THE VEHICLE, INFLATED TO 36 PSI. THE PLATE ON THE VEHICLE IS FOR AN E RATED TIRE (LT245/75R16E 80 PSI). THE TIRES INSTALLED WERE DOT R88Y 25BR0418 (OHTSU P245/75R16). WHEN ORIGINALLY CHALLENGED, THE SHOP ATTEMPTED TO HAVE ME KEEP THE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER COMPLAINING THROUGH AAA THE TIRE SHOP ACCEPTED RETURN ON THE TIRE https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1449956 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MISFIRED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND IT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS SEVERELY RUSTED DUE TO A FUEL TANK LEAK, AND BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1447472 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT THE VAN IS A 2012 CUT AWAY SCHOOL BUS. ON 1-20-2018 DEVELOPED A GASOLINE LEAK ON THE VENT SIDE OF THE FUEL MODULE ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK.TOOK TO CHEVY DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL MODULE INTHE TANK. THEY HAD TO REMOVE THE TANK TO PERFORM REPAIRS. AT A COST OF 1188.39$. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1447495 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT HAVE A 2012 CHEVROLET CUT AWAY VAN FOR A SCHOOL BUS USE. STARTED LEAKING GASOLINE OUT OF THE PRESSURE SIDE LINE ON THE FURL MODULE. HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO CHEVY DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THEY HAD TO REMOVE FUEL TANK TO MAKE REPAIRS . THEY REPLACED FUEL MODULE IN THE TANK. THE COST OF REPAIRS WAS 1166.41$. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1447264 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES PREMATURELY DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE BUCKLES FAILED TO LOCK THE SEAT BELTS TO SECURE A PASSENGER. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT A SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED IN 2016, BUT THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THAT THE REMEDY MAY NOT HAVE PROVIDED A SOLUTION. THE DEALER (MARSHFIELD CHEVROLET, 149 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1442894 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT HAVE 2 2012 CHEVY CUT AWAY VAN SCHOOL BUSES WITH THE FUEL PUMP MODULE START LEAKING. 1 LEAKED ON THE PRESSURE LINE,THE OTHER ON THE VENT LINE. BOTH BUSES HAVE LESS THAN 150000 MILES. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1428580 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 EQUIPPED WITH DEXTERO DHT2 TIRES, SIZE: LT245/75R/16 (NA). WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AMERICAN CUSTOM TIRE INC (1300 W MAIN ST, QUARTZSITE, AZ) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERNAL SIDEWALL FAILED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1371967 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT FUEL TANK CORRODES AND LEAKS FUEL ON THE HIGHWAY https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1368203 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT DRIVERS SEAT WAS LOOSE AND ON INSPECTION DEALER FOUND THAT THE RAIL WAS BROKEN, THE VAN ONLY HAS 72785 MILES. IF THE SEAT HAD COME LOSE WHILE VAN WAS IN MOTION, IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED AND ACCIDENT. I NOTICED IT WHEN I TOOK THE VAN FOR INSPECTION. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1368159 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT ON DELIVERY GASOLINE LEAKED FROM FILLER TUBE.DEALER FINALLY REPAIRED FILLER TUBE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. LEAK HAS RECURRED AND GASOLINE LEAKS ONTO VEHICLE AND GROUND DURING REFUELING. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1359105 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE HAD NO RUNNING LIGHTS. CHECKED BULBS AND FUSES OK .VAN WENT TO CHEVY DEALER WAS CHARGED 100.00 CHECKOUT FEE. THE DEALER FOUND NO GROUND FROM BCM . THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE 752 55 TO THIS POINT FOR THEM TO RUN AN AUXILIARY CIRCUIT TO FIX OR IT WOULD COST 1200.00 -1500.00 TO FIND THE PROBLEM AND REPAIR. I WENT WITH THE CHEAPER OPTION. I DO BELIEVE NO RUNNING LIGHTS ON A VEHICLE WOULD QUAL https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1355909 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT EXTERIOR PAINT PEELS & FLAKES OFF IN SHEETS AS OF NOT ADHERING TO THE METAL. PEELS OFF BOTH WHILE DRIVING & WHEN PARKED. FLAKING OF PAINT IS CONTINUOUS. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-express-3500#complaint-1342126 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.