Total Complaints
4 filings
CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY · model year
2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2013CHEVROLETEXPRESS CUTAWAY carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 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 2013 EXPRESS CUTAWAY is engine with 2 filings, followed by unknown or other (1) and service brakes (1). 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 2013 EXPRESS CUTAWAY, 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
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 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 |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20190619SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD EXTENSIVE RUST, CORROSION, HOLES, AND WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO BERGER CHEVROLET (2525 28TH ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512, (616) 949-5200) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT ISSUED ANY BRAKE SYSTEM RECALLS; HOWEVER, ONE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE BRAKES WAS ISSUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Mileage: 20,000
20180413ENGINE
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I AM REPLACING THE RADIATOR. BECAUSE IT IS LEAKING FROM A SEAM ON THE TOP OF THE RADIATOR. EVEN THE MECHANIC SAYS IT IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME AT AROUND 46000 MILES AND NOW AGAIN AT 120000. THIS IS NOT RIGHT !!!
Mileage: 120,000
20171011UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FAULITY CONTACT IN IGNITION SWITCH AND FAULITY NEUTRAL SWITCH. VEHIVLE DOES NOT START HAVE TO HOLD AUTOMATIC SHIFTER ON COLUMN TO START. NOT MAKING CONTACT WITH IGNITION.
Mileage: 6,000
20170108ENGINE
ENGINE WILL NOT START WHEN BELOW 30 DEGREES F.
Mileage: 5,600
Compare 2013CHEVROLETEXPRESS CUTAWAY 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 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY have?▼
The 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY?▼
The most-complained component for the 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY is ENGINE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER and SERVICE BRAKES.
Is the 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY 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.