There are no safety recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 150,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 150,000 miles · reported Feb 13, 2018
The van is a 2012 cut away school bus. On 1-20-2018 developed a gasoline leak on the vent side of the fuel module on top of the fuel tank.took to chevy dealer for repairs. They replaced the fuel module inthe tank. They had to remove the tank to perform repairs. At a cost of 1188.39$.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 149,000 miles · reported Feb 13, 2018
Have a 2012 chevrolet cut away van for a school bus use. Started leaking gasoline out of the pressure side line on the furl module. Had to have towed to chevy dealer for repairs. They had to remove fuel tank to make repairs . They replaced fuel module in the tank. The cost of repairs was 1166.41$.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 150,000 miles · reported Jan 25, 2018
Have 2 2012 chevy cut away van school buses with the fuel pump module start leaking. 1 leaked on the pressure line,the other on the vent line. Both buses have less than 150000 miles.
Exterior Lighting · at 168,269 miles · reported Feb 27, 2017
Vehicle had no running lights. Checked bulbs and fuses ok .van went to chevy dealer was charged 100.00 checkout fee. The dealer found no ground from BCM . They told me it would be 752 55 to this point for them to run an auxiliary circuit to fix or it would cost 1200.00 -1500.00 to find the problem and repair. I went with the cheaper option. I do believe no running lights on a vehicle would qualify as a safety concern.
Seat Belts · at 13,081 miles · reported Jul 14, 2015
Driver's setabelt locks up, preventing the belt from being drawn off the reel. This prevents the driver from using the seat belt. The issue occurs while the van is parked and stationary, repeated attempts to give slack on the reel and extend it are unsuccessful. This is the third chevrolet express van my company owns that has experienced this problem.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (3 reports), followed by seat belts (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 150,000 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.