CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Chevrolet Express has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
2018 Chevrolet Express recalls
Tires May Lose Air or Separate, Risking Loss of Control
Certain tires on these General Motors vehicles were cured for too long during production.
Backup Camera May Show Reversed Image, Risking Crash
Certain vehicles built with Unicell body equipment use an ASA Electronics Voyager monitor to display the rear-view camera image.
Rear-Quarter Windows May Be Tempered, Raising Injury Risk
Some 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans may have one or both rear-quarter windows made of tempered glass instead of laminated glass.
Rear climate control module can overheat and cause a headliner fire
A rear climate control module (CCM) in certain vehicles may overheat if an electrical short occurs while the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent.
Tire Warning Light May Come On Late, Reducing Reaction Time
The tire pressure monitoring system on these vans may be calibrated incorrectly, so the low tire pressure warning light can come on at 37 PSI instead of the intended 41 PSI.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge in a fire
Certain plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers installed in these vehicles may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.
Most common 2018 Chevrolet Express problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
While travelling down the road the "service Stabilitrak" and "service traction control" messages come on in the Driver Information Center and the lights for each component are lit in the dashboard. On occasion, the emergency brake light comes when I know the emergency brake is off. My safety is at risk because I'm not sure if the lights are indicating a problem or if the lights are malfunctioning as they come on every time I take a trip in this vehicle. The vehicle has been inspected by three different Chevrolet dealers, one of them three times and no fix has solved the problem. The dealers confirm the problem, but cannot find the solution. Chevrolet headquarters is well aware of the iss
The transmission started to fail at around 65k miles. There were no warning signs, it just began shifting hard and then began slipping. It was taken to a transmission shop and the fluids were replaced, but this did not change anything. It was at this time we were told the transmission would need to be replaced, but they had no means to obtain a replacement. It has been over two years since the problems started and the transmission is still in the vehicle and we drive it daily. It continues to slip going up through the gears and progressively gets worse during the day. By the end of the day you cannot pull out in front of anyone for fear of it slipping and not grabbing the next gear. This is
when the vehicle approaches 45-50 mph on the highway, the car begins to shake violently, where it feels like the body/frame of the vehicle is going to separate from the car. the only way to resolve/reset this is to bring the vehicle to an almost complete stop and then re-accelerate. when this happens on the highway everyone violently shakes in the vehicle, and it is difficult to quickly bring the car to a halt as other cars are traveling at highway speeds behind the vehicle. this has been taken to the dealership multiple times over the years with no resolution.
Since purchasing this vehicle in 2018 we have had an ongoing issue of the car randomly going into a violent shaking when exceeding speeds of about 60mph, it happens without warning, and other than coming to an almost standstill, it is impossible to recover the vehicle. This is extremely dangerous on the freeway. Have taken the vehicle to Chevrolet dealership multiple times without any resolution. They would charge us for an alignment and this never fixed the problem. This continues to be an ongoing issue, and now having researched it on the internet, I am reading this is not a unique experience by Chevrolet/GM truck owners.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that the defroster would intermittently fail to operate as needed. The contact mentioned that the defroster might start working when driving over a pothole or an obstruction in the road. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V655000 (Electrical System). The contact also discovered that the rear window was made out of tempered glass which failed to comply with FMVSS standards; she was also able to link that failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V387000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was notified of both failures and informed her that the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V655000 (Elec
2018 Chevrolet Express questions
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Express have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Express: Tires May Lose Air or Separate, Risking Loss of Control; Backup Camera May Show Reversed Image, Risking Crash; Rear-Quarter Windows May Be Tempered, Raising Injury Risk; Rear climate control module can overheat and cause a headliner fire; Tire Warning Light May Come On Late, Reducing Reaction Time. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Express?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Power Train (4), Unknown Or Other (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.