There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 2
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · reported Jan 4, 2023
The brake system completely failed. the peddle goes to the floor. there is still fluid in the reservoir to proper level but all brakes failed at the same time no stopping ability. had to use parking break to slow and down shift to first gear. This flaw could have killed or injured every passenger/occupant (s) as well as harmed other drivers on roadway/motorway. There should be some type of safety measure to aid in stopping even if a partial failure. But this is a whole system failure. Please advise
Seat Belts · at 125,000 miles · reported Jul 6, 2017
Purchased this vehicle in order to travel with passengers but on my first attempt this holiday discovered the seat belts will not extend enough to accommodate most passengers. I can not afford to replace them nor do I want to be legally charged with unlawful equipment (Or responsible for harm to anyone in my vehicle). This is my first time dealing with such a dilemma and would appreciate any input that the company may advise. Is this an oversite on the manufacturer to build a vehicle that will not meet regulations?
Air Bags · reported Mar 18, 2016
Vehicle had an electronically failed frontal crash sensor.I purchased a new part from GM.the part was installed and the connector would not fit in.I checked the alighnment of slots and the configuration matched the old one. Upon further investigation I noticed the mold of the plastic was distorted.checking the origin of this part (Made in singapore).my thoughts are that if there not testing the fit,how can we be sure that in the event of a crash it would even send the signal to deploy the air bag.even though the sdm unit checks the resistance value and ok's the part as being good.also I AM an…
Structure · at 122,000 miles · reported May 5, 2015
The white factory paint is chipping off on several parts of the vehicle, exposing the primed sheet metal. There was no repaint done on this vehicle before. The vehicle has been serviced and taken care of regularly as recommended by GM. The defect is a 100% factory problem in the paint shop. It appears that the paint does not adhere to the primer.
Structure · at 80,000 miles · reported Mar 5, 2014
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet express 1500. The contact stated that both rear doors were extremely hard to open and close. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the doors were manufactured to operate as they were. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.