2008 Chevrolet Express Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
26/100
#15 most-complained of 20 Express years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2008 Chevrolet Express has 14 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 26 out of 100 — #15 highest of 20 Express model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is brakes (5 complaints, 36% of the total).
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 10
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14
- 12 city / 16 hwy
Top 2008 Chevy Express problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes5 (36%)
- Electrical System3 (21%)
- Engine3 (21%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (21%)
- Airbags2 (14%)
- Fuel System2 (14%)
- Structure & Body1 (7%)
2008 Chevrolet Express recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 12V169000Apr 17, 2012Other34 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Main mobility is recalling certain conversion vans built on model year 2008-2010 chevrolet express, 2009 gmc savana, and 2010 ford transit connect chassis, and fitted with certain braun wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair liftâs outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Risk: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchairâs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy: Main mobility is working with braun to notify owners, and braun dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Main mobility has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.
- NHTSA 10V205000May 13, 2010Other133 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Main mobility is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on chevrolet express and gmc savana chassis from october 2007 through may 2010 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. Due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Risk: When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy: Main mobility will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.
- NHTSA 09V456000Nov 19, 2009Other269 vehicles
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Risk: This defect could result in a fire.
Remedy: Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall began on january 5, 2010. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.
2008 Chevrolet Express fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 12 MPG
- Highway
- 16 MPG
- Combined
- 14 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2008 compared with other Express years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Chevrolet Express a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Chevrolet Express ranks #15 of 20 among Express model years (Complaint Index 26/100, verdict: Caution). It has 14 complaints and 10 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Express?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (5 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), and engine (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 42,475 miles.
- Does the 2008 Chevrolet Express have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2008 Chevrolet Express, most recently reported 2012, covering other, transmission & powertrain, and fuel system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Chevrolet Express?
- EPA rates the 2008 Chevrolet Express at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.