2008 Chevrolet Express Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

10 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Chevrolet Express has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (3 reports).

10Recalls
14Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 Chevrolet Express recalls

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 12V169Apr 17, 201234 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 10V205May 13, 2010133 vehicles affected

Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

Recall 09V456Nov 19, 2009269 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 09V270Jul 6, 2009185 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 09V272Jul 6, 2009185 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 08V568Oct 24, 200842 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 08V569Oct 24, 200842 vehicles affected

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Recall 08V340Jul 28, 2008151 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Recall 08V315Jul 14, 2008567 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 08V313Jul 11, 20086,390 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Chevrolet Express problems

Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train3
Electrical System2
Air Bags2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service Brakes2
Engine2
Traction Control System1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2023-05-19, Fuel/Propulsion System
2008 Chevrolet Express van stalled while driving. I was able to coast over to the highway's shoulder. Van restarted after a few attempts and I resumed driving towards a small town ahead. Van re-stalled in the town. Attendant at small garage said the van had diagnostic codes for the fuel system. I was able to idle the van to a Chevrolet dealership for servicing. The dealership diagnosed and replaced the Fuel Pump Driver Module (part 20759945) (aka: Chassis Electronic Control Module) 17-days later, for about $650. Why wasn't I given notice and serviced under GM Recall Bulletin 14515 or 14515B, which specifies my van and that exact part? The dealership said my van is not part of that re
2019-09-09, Service Brakes
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKE LINE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH WENT THROUGH A INTERSECTION AT 50 MPH NO BRAKES
2017-03-28, Air Bags
PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR HAS FAILED.
2016-09-07, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V313000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 10/28/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE LOCAL DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE ECM AND TCM. UPDATED 11/02/16.*JB
2015-04-23, Service Brakes
WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN MY LOCAL AREA,MY BRAKES STARTED TO GIVE OUT.IN ORDER TO STOP I NEEDED TO PRESS VERY HARD ON THE BRAKES TO STOP. NOT EASY TO DO.THE WARNING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON.I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP.THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIX IT.THE BRAKE LINE WAS THE ISSUE.THEY FILLED IT WITH BRAKE FLUID THEN I WAS ABLE TOO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER WHO THEN REPAIRED THE LINE ,FOR 600 DOLLARS. MY QUESTION IS WERE THERE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE.?IF MY KIDS WERE DRIVING THIS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A DIFFERENT STORY.THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS HURT. THERE WAS NO OTHER INDICATORS OF THIS ISSUE. *TR

2008 Chevrolet Express questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Express have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Express: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Express?

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Electrical System (2), Air Bags (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Chevrolet Express has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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