1996 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
3 recalls, 20 complaints - 27 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
00V110000 Apr 17, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
PASSENGER VANS. THESE VANS EXPERIENCE FUEL ODORS OR LEAKAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PIPE ASSEMBLY.
96V092000 Jun 3, 1996
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Defect Description
ONE OF THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS CAN BREAK. THIS CAN POTENTIALLY LEAD TO THE SPRING LIFTING FROM THE AXLE UNDER CERTAIN REBOUND, BRAKING OR CORNERING MANEUVERS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
20 total complaints
1 crashes 3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 28, 2003
Incident date: Sep 2, 2001
THE HORN RELAY WAS SMOKING AND MELTED THE RELAY PANEL IT WAS MOUNTED TO. MORA FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. THEY DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. THE RELAY AND FUSE HAVE BEEN REMOVED AS A TEMPORARY FIX UNTIL A DEALER CAN INSTALL A NEW RELAY PANEL AND FIND THE PROBLEM. THIS GAVE NO WARNING SIGNS. THE VAN HAD... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Jan 20, 2003
Incident date: Jan 7, 2003
WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO FLORIDA WHEN WE STARTED SMELLING SOMETHING. WE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. WE OPENED THE HOOD AT THAT TIME NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER NEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE. WE BARELY HAD ENOUGH TIME TO GET OUT BEFORE IT WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED WITH FLAMES. A... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Aug 26, 2002
Incident date: Aug 22, 2002
AFTER APPOINTMENT WAS MADE, AND UPON ARRIVAL, DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO DO RECALL OOV110000 REPAIRS.*AK *SLC
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Sep 24, 2001
Incident date: Aug 9, 2001
THE STEEL CABLE SYSTEM SECURING THE SPARE TIRE RUSTED THROUGHAND SEVERED RELEASING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL FREELY FROM UNDER THE VAN TO THE ROAD BELOW. AT THE SLOW SPEED I WAS TRAVELING I INCURRED NO LOSS OF CONTROL OR DANGER TO OTHER MOTORISTS, HOWEVER IF I WAS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS FAILU... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
May 23, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
WHEN PARKED STEERING WILL NOT TURN. STEERING GEAR BOX & PUMP REPLACED WITH NO EFECT.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
May 23, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
WHEN PARKED STEERING WILL NOT TURN. STEERING GEAR BOX & PUMP REPLACED WITH NO EFECT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Apr 17, 2001
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 00V110000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00031 CONCERNING FUEL ODOR/LEAKAGE. DEALER CORRECTED RECALL PROBLEM. CONSUMER BELIEVED RECALL PROBLEM HAS CAUSED ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS IN FUEL SYSTEM. FUEL SYSTEM WAS CONTAMINATED, AND FUEL PUMP/ FILLER NEEDED TO B... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Apr 17, 2001
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 00V110000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00031 CONCERNING FUEL ODOR/LEAKAGE. DEALER CORRECTED RECALL PROBLEM. CONSUMER BELIEVED RECALL PROBLEM HAS CAUSED ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS IN FUEL SYSTEM. FUEL SYSTEM WAS CONTAMINATED, AND FUEL PUMP/ FILLER NEEDED TO B... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Apr 17, 2001
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 00V110000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00031 CONCERNING FUEL ODOR/LEAKAGE. DEALER CORRECTED RECALL PROBLEM. CONSUMER BELIEVED RECALL PROBLEM HAS CAUSED ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS IN FUEL SYSTEM. FUEL SYSTEM WAS CONTAMINATED, AND FUEL PUMP/ FILLER NEEDED TO B... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Apr 9, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD STALLED OUT. LOST STEERING AND BRAKING POWER. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES ALREADY.*AK THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WAS FAILING NUMEROUS TIMES. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 28, 2001
DIMINISHED BRAKING ABILITY,DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Oct 31, 2000
AFTER MAKING A U TURN, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS LOST. THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT HAD BROKEN MAKING THE VEHICLE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. COULD THIS BE THE PROBLEM OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN #: 96V187000?
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 20, 2000
Incident date: Jan 12, 2000
WHEN THE VAN WAS INVOLVED IN A PRETTY SEVERE FRONTAL CRASH, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY, BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT. VAN WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 5 MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED. FRONTAL DAMAGE TOTALLED OVER $7,000 DOLLARS. THE VAN IS BEING REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Mar 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 20, 1999
ENGINE RUNS RUFF WITH NO POWER. SOUNDS LIKE ENGINE IS DIESELING. BLACK SMOKE COMES OUT OF EXHAUST, SOMTIMES BACKFIRES. ECM NEVER SETS TROUBLE CODE. EVENTUALLY THE ECM SET TROUBLE CODE FOR RIGHT CAT COMMING APART. THE FOURTH (MOST RESENT) BOTH CATS CAME APART. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Mar 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 20, 1999
ENGINE RUNS RUFF WITH NO POWER. SOUNDS LIKE ENGINE IS DIESELING. BLACK SMOKE COMES OUT OF EXHAUST, SOMTIMES BACKFIRES. ECM NEVER SETS TROUBLE CODE. EVENTUALLY THE ECM SET TROUBLE CODE FOR RIGHT CAT COMMING APART. THE FOURTH (MOST RESENT) BOTH CATS CAME APART. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 10, 1999
Incident date: Dec 30, 1997
NO SUMMARY
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Mar 10, 1999
Incident date: Dec 30, 1997
NO SUMMARY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jan 13, 1999
Incident date: Jan 5, 1999
VAN TOTALLY DESTROYED ,HAD BEEN SITTING FOR OVER 2 HOURS BEFORE IT DECIDED TO CATCH FIRE HAD TROUBLE WITH KEYLESS REMOTE PRIOR TO CATCHING FIRE REMOTE WOULD NOT UNLOCK DOORS FIRE STARTED UNDER NEATH PASS. SIDE DASHBOARD IN WHAT I WAS TOLD THE AREA WHERE THE COMPUTER IS
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 13, 1999
BRAKE PEDAL MOVES TO 2-3 INCHES BEFORE IT WILL BEGIN TO BRAKE, AND PEDAL TRAVELS TOO FAR DOWN.THIS DEFECT CAUSES INCREASED REACTION TIME. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CLAIM IT WAS DESIGNED LIKE THAT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 3, 1998
Incident date: Aug 7, 1998
VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK WAS FILLED ON THE MORINING OF 8/6/98 AND DRIVEN 33 MILES. IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE NOSE DOWN ON A 30 DEGREE GRADE. ON THE AFTERNOON OF 8/7/98 AS WE WERE LEAVING ON VACATION I SMELLED GASOLINE WHILE GETTING INTO THE VAN. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH TO FIND FUEL DRAINING F... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
27 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
060864032
Oct 1, 2006
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SIDE CARGO DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN. INSTALL NEW HINGE PINS. *KB
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
030601024A
Mar 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT
01225
Jan 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ
01992
Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6.5 L57 ENGINE- CRANKS OR STARTS WITH THE KEY IN RUN. 94-98 GMC P32 RV/VAN CHASSIS, 94-98 CHEVROLET P32 RV/VAN CHASSIS. *MR
00149D
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1996 - 1999 P32 MODELS. SIT BULLETIN 1416475. *TT
01349A
Nov 18, 2003
093000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
6.5L L49 L56 L57 L65 DIESEL ENGINE REQUIRING FUEL INJECTION PUMP REPLACEMENT. MODELS P32/P42 1994-1999 INCLUDED. *TT
01404
Nov 18, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WILL NOT FIT IN NEW TRAY PER BULLETIN 02-06-04-020A. *TT
00149C
Nov 18, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1996-1999 P32 AND THE 1996-2002 GMC C/K TRUCK. *TT
020604020B
Oct 1, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO INFORM DEALERS THAT THE VCM / PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION AND / OR WATER INTRUSION. *TT
020604020A
Aug 1, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO INFORM DEALERS THAT THE VCM / PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION AND / OR WATER INTRUSION. *TT
030601024
Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT
020864012A
Jun 1, 2003
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SIDE CARGO DOOR BINDS. *TT
030864003
Feb 1, 2003
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SHAKE OR VIBRATION. *TT
990730016A
Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
020604020
May 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO INFORM DEALERS THAT THE VCM / PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION AND / OR WATER INTRUSION. *TT
020864012
May 1, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SIDE CARGO DOORS ARE HARD TO OPEN OR STIFF ON 1996 - 2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC G-VAN MODELS. *TT
111201
Dec 11, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ADDRESSING CUSTOMERS COMMENTS ABOUT ENGINE OIL COOLER LINES LEAKING. *TT
311001
Oct 31, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM. *TT
240901
Sep 24, 2001
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF BINDING SIDE CARGO DOOR HINGES. *SLC
151200
Dec 15, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS SERVICE MESSAGE ADDRESSES CUSTOMER CONCERNS REGARDING THEFT DETERRENTS, A NEW REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE AND LICENSE PLATE HOUSING DEVELOPED FOR ADDED THEFT PROTECTION. *TT
240699
Jul 24, 1999
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SUBJECT REGARDING ABS 3-SENSOR EBC4 - SPECIAL POLICY. *TT
3081
Nov 17, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION. *TT
3356
Apr 20, 2005
126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
TURN SIGNAL FLASH TOO FAST, OPPOSITE SIDE DIM. *TT
3325
Oct 27, 2005
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SUPPLEMENT TO BULLETIN 99-06-04-047A FOR FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET EXPRESS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
AQ18006
Opened: Dec 1, 2018
Sale of noncompliant school bus
NHTSA's Office of Chief Counsel received a report from a private attorney representing the estate of a child passenger in a 15 passenger van who died in a crash allegedly occurring when the van was being employed by a school district for student transportation. The attorney provided the agency with ... Read more
CHEVROLET EXPRESS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET EXPRESS across all model years (1996, 2026).
144
Total Recalls
851
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
26
Reported Crashes
37
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET EXPRESS - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 18 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 20 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 8 | View |
| 2018 | 6 | 17 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 30 | View |
| 2016 | 6 | 20 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 12 | View |
| 2014 | 7 | 19 | View |
| 2013 | 8 | 31 | View |
| 2012 | 6 | 18 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 17 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 23 | View |
| 2009 | 7 | 11 | View |
| 2008 | 10 | 19 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 18 | View |
| 2006 | 16 | 17 | View |
| 2005 | 9 | 33 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 26 | View |
| 2003 | 11 | 75 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 77 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 60 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 103 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 82 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 27 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 35 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 3 | 20 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | View |