1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
2 recalls, 27 complaints - 75 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.
98V033000 Feb 17, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
Complaint Statistics
27 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 20, 2006
Incident date: Jan 8, 2002
FAILURE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT AT 42000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 90008 MILES. *NM
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Sep 8, 2003
Incident date: Aug 22, 2003
THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HINGE BROKE COMPLETELY OFF WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE BEING APPLIED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE DOOR WAS NOT FREQUENTLY USED. IN AN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE HINGE, THE DEALERSHIP MADE THE PROBLEM WORSE. *AK THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE PIN SEIZED UP DUE TO N... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Apr 2, 2003
Incident date: Sep 2, 2000
THE DOOR HINGES FROZE UP AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME. THE CONSUMER HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO CLOSE THE DOOR WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR TO BE MISALIGNED. *JB PH *JB
SUSPENSION:REAR
Oct 29, 2002
Incident date: Oct 16, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE REAR AXLE FAILED CAUSING OIL TO LINK FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 29, 2002
Incident date: Oct 16, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Oct 10, 2002
Incident date: May 4, 2002
SMELLED GASOLINE AND SAW FUEL DRIPPING FROM SIDE AND BOTTOM OF VAN...VAN SPUTTERED TO STOP, LOST POWER STEERING BUT WAS ABLE TO COAST TO CLOSED GARAGE PARKING LOT...DETERMINED PLASTIC FUEL LINE WAS PUNCTURED--THEY TOLD ME PART(FUEL LINE) WAS DISCONTINUED!??
Fire
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Mar 25, 2002
Incident date: Mar 23, 2002
I NOTICED A CONTINUOUS TIRE THUMP" AND STOPPED THE VEHICAL AND CHECKED THE TIRES. THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD A FLAT SPOT IN THE CENTER OF THE TREAD, ABOUT 2IN X 1.5 IN. THERE WERE NO OTHER ABNORMATITIES. AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MORE MILES THE "THUMP" GOT ALOT MORE APPARENT AND I HEARD A LOUD "CLINKING... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Sep 30, 2001
AIR TEMPERATURE 100 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, AIR PRESSURE IN TIRE CHECKED AT 80 PSI COLD, SPEED 60MPH. THIS IS THE THIRD TIRE OF THIS SIZE AND MAKE, MADE IN CANADA. THIS ONE AND OTHER TWO HAD ABOUT 9 TO 10 THOUSAND MILES ON THE ROAD. EACH SUFFERED A TREAD SEPARATION. OTHERS HAD ODI#735190. *AK (DOT NUMBE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 25, 2001
Incident date: Jan 6, 2000
THE PROBLEM IS IN BUCKLE FAILURES AND RETRACTOR FAILURES. RIVERSIDE VANS (CONVERSION CO.) SAID THEY HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THESE BELTS. I HAVE HAD 4 FAILURES. MFR. IS ATWOOD MOBILE PRODUCTS. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
TIRES
Apr 18, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE WAS SHAKING OUT OF CONTROL. PULLED OVER AND NOTICED TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT.*AK CONSUMER STATES TIRE PEELED BACK AND BELT SEPARATED.*JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
VARIOUS SEAT BELTS (RETRACTORS AND BUCKLES) HAVE FAILED. CONVERSION BY RIVERSIDE VANS, COLON, MI. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
VARIOUS SEAT BELTS (RETRACTORS AND BUCKLES) HAVE FAILED. CONVERSION BY RIVERSIDE VANS, COLON, MI. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 28, 2001
Incident date: Jan 20, 2001
ENGINE SHAKES AND RATTLES, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, VEHICLE STALLED WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. SIDE CARGO DOOR WILL NOT LATCH AT BOTTOM, DEALER STATED RIGHT SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH LINK WAS MISALIGNED. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Feb 28, 2001
Incident date: Jan 20, 2001
ENGINE SHAKES AND RATTLES, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, VEHICLE STALLED WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. SIDE CARGO DOOR WILL NOT LATCH AT BOTTOM, DEALER STATED RIGHT SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH LINK WAS MISALIGNED. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 28, 2001
Incident date: Jan 20, 2001
ENGINE SHAKES AND RATTLES, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, VEHICLE STALLED WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. SIDE CARGO DOOR WILL NOT LATCH AT BOTTOM, DEALER STATED RIGHT SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH LINK WAS MISALIGNED. *SLC
TIRES
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Jun 2, 2000
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH 14 PASSENGERS WHEN I FELT THE VAN START TO RIDE ROUGH AND THEN FELT A FLAPPING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. I THEN PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO FIND THE TIRE HAD COMPLETELY SHREDDED THE OUTER LAYER, BUT DID NOT BLOW OUT.*AK (TIRESIZE: 245/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 24... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Sep 28, 2000
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY BRING HER CAR POOL HOME WITH SIX CHILDREN. SHE HEARD A LOUD THUMPING SOUND OCCUR ALL OF A SUDDEN. THE TIRE DID NOT BURST BUT WE LOST A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE TREAD. WE HAVE HAD THE TIRES REPLACED WITH GOODYEAR TIRES. THE SAME DAY THIS HAPPENED WE HEARD THESE TI... Read more
TIRES
Sep 26, 2000
Incident date: Sep 8, 1999
I HAD SOME VIBRATION THEN THE TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF AND HIT THE SIDE OF THE VAN. II DROVE ON THE REMAING AIR BLADDER TILL I COULD GET THE TIRE REPLACED. THE DOT NUMBER I GVE YOU IS NOT FROM THE DAMAGED TIRE BUT 1 OF THE ORIGINAL 5 TIRES THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE.( DOT NUMBER: VN11B1A058 TIRE SIZE: ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Apr 13, 2000
Incident date: Mar 25, 1999
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR WITHIN THE INSIDE OF BRAKE PADS. TOTAL OF 7 SETS OF PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITHIN A YEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEMS. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 13, 2000
Incident date: Mar 25, 1999
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR WITHIN THE INSIDE OF BRAKE PADS. TOTAL OF 7 SETS OF PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITHIN A YEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEMS. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Apr 13, 2000
PADS ARE WEARING OUT FROM THE INSIDE WITHOUT ANY WARNING GIVEN. BECAUSE PADS FROM OUTSIDE DO NOT WEAR OUT, SENSOR CANNOT WARN THE DRIVER .PADS WERE REPLACED 7 TIMES WITHIN 12 MONTHS, AND DEALER COULD DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Mar 3, 1999
EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS SHAKE SO VIOLENTLY THAT DRIVER CANNOT JUDGE THE DISTANCE OF OTHER VEHICLES. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 5, 1999
Incident date: Jun 29, 1999
FRONT BRAKES WEAR PREMATURLY INSIDE PADS WEAR BEFORE OUTSIDE PADS, THEREFORE THE ROTORS WILL GRIND BEFORE THEY SQUEEL FOR WARNING
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 21, 1999
WHEN DRIVING ON A BUMPY ROAD OR MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE CAR MAKES A 'HONKING' NOICE IN FRONT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: M3DD TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
SEAT BELTS
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Oct 14, 1998
BOTH SHOULDER BELTS FOR THE BACK BENCH SEAT WERE NOT BOLTED TO THE VAN FLOOR. DEALER CORRECTD PROBLEM BY ADDING WASHER AND NUTS ON EACH OF THE BOLTS. OWNER DOES NOT FEEL THAT WASHERS AND NUTS WERE BIG ENOUGH TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Nov 12, 1998
Incident date: Nov 9, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT 25 MPH, THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT FIRE. VAN WAS CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP. FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A DISPLACEMENT OF THE BOX IN THE WIRING FOR THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING SYSTEM. DEALER REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY SINCE THEY DID NOT INS... Read more
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
75 manufacturer communications from 62 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 4 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
PIT3665M
May 19, 2023
114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
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.
PIT3665L
Oct 18, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIT3665J
Jun 26, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIT3665H
Jun 24, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665G
May 13, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIP5339A
Apr 4, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system. General Motors does not condone the removal of the original equippe
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIT3665F
Jan 23, 2018
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIT3665E
Jan 31, 2017
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
PIT-3665-D
May 11, 2016
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE HYDRO-BOOST IS NOT SERVICEABLE AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED IF THE BRAKE PEDAL MOVES OR APPLIES ON ITS OWN AT A FULL TURN.
PIP5340A
Feb 17, 2016
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT AFTER A TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIP5339
Nov 4, 2015
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system. General Motors does not condone the removal of the original equippe
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D
May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
PIC5913
Sep 19, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Techni
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
PIT5178
Nov 19, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have an Antilock Braking System/ Traction Control System Malfunction Indicator Lamp are on or other various electrical issues. Technici
PIT5178
Nov 19, 2012
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have an Antilock Braking System/ Traction Control System Malfunction Indicator Lamp are on or other various electrical issues. Technici
PIT3665C
Nov 6, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665C
Nov 6, 2012
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
070232001
Mar 1, 2007
010000 STEERING
REDUCED STEERING EFFORT (DIAGNOSE/REPLACE STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR). *KB
3238
Oct 13, 2006
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
PRNDL LIGHT UP WITH KEY OUT OF IGNITION AND DOOR OPEN. *EH
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
030310002
Jun 1, 2004
190000 TIRES
USE OF CORRECT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR LOOSE HUBCAP ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 030310002. *EH
040604030
Apr 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0236. *EH
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
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
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
01599
Jan 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE. *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
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
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
030730056
Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *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
030601024
Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *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
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
170801
Aug 17, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN EXHAUST SYSTEM NOISE. *JG
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
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
3521
Sep 28, 2005
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON SPEEDOMETER MAY BE ERRATIC. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0055 C0235 C0236 OR C0237 STORED IN THE EBCM. *TT 1998-2008 ALL CHEVROLET, GMC, BUICK, AND OLDSMOBILE MID-SIZED TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. 19
3521
Sep 28, 2005
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON SPEEDOMETER MAY BE ERRATIC. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0055 C0235 C0236 OR C0237 STORED IN THE EBCM. *TT 1998-2008 ALL CHEVROLET, GMC, BUICK, AND OLDSMOBILE MID-SIZED TRUCKS AND UTILITIES. 19
3339
Oct 26, 2005
160000 STRUCTURE
WATER INTRUSION AT RIGHT OR LEFT A-PILLAR. *SC
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| 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 (current) | 2 | 27 | |
| 1997 | 2 | 35 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 20 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | View |