2014 Chevrolet Express Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2014 Chevrolet Express carries a Good verdict, ranked 14th of 20 model years with a complaint index of 32 and 14 complaints logged. It has 7 recalls, led by airbag and fuel system issues, but no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 32/100
- #14 of 20 Express years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 14
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 13
- 11 city / 16 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2014 Chevy Express problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags4 (29%)
- Fuel System4 (29%)
- Electrical System3 (21%)
- Brakes2 (14%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (14%)
- Engine1 (7%)
- Seat Belts1 (7%)
- Steering1 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbag warning lights turn on and off intermittently, sometimes with no cause found by dealers even after inspection.
- Passenger airbag sensors fail and get replaced, but the warning light problem returns afterward.
- Owners report long waits for recall parts on the passenger instrument panel airbag fix (campaign 14V117000).
- Driver's seat belt reel seizes while parked, preventing the belt from extending or buckling, at a reported 3,500 miles.
- Brakes seize suddenly while slowing down, sometimes traced to an unspecified sensor that needed replacement.
- Def tank heater kits in diesel cargo vans reportedly fail repeatedly, described as poorly designed.
2014 Chevrolet Express recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V295000May 3, 2018Visibility & Wipers207,483 vehicles
Visibility:power window devices and controls
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
Risk: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18155.
- NHTSA 18V267000Apr 26, 2018Other6,154 vehicles
Equipment
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
- NHTSA 16V184000Apr 1, 2016Suspension, Wheels & Tires321 vehicles
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles equipped with a 159 inch wheel base manufactured August 2, 2013, to January 30, 2016. The affected vehicles were shipped to final stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: Without a TPMS, the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under inflated. Driving with under inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install the hardware and software necessary to equip the vehicles with a TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15819.
2014 Chevrolet Express fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 11 MPG
- Highway
- 16 MPG
- Combined
- 13 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,000
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- 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.
2014 compared with other Express years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Chevrolet Express reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2014 Express a Good verdict with a complaint index of 32, ranking 14th out of 20 model years. It logged 14 complaints and 7 recalls with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
- What is the top problem area for the 2014 Chevrolet Express?
- Airbags is the top problem area, accounting for 4 of 14 complaints (29%), with a median mileage at failure of 66,120.5 miles.
- Does the 2014 Chevrolet Express have recall issues?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2014 Express, covering airbags, fuel system, electrical system, suspension/wheels/tires, and other components. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2014 Express compare to other model years?
- The 2014 Express ranks 14th of 20 years by complaint index (32), better than years like 2010 (index 100, Avoid) and 2012 (index 95, Avoid), but not as low-risk as 2015 (index 16, Best) or 2011 (index 21, Best).
- What mileage do 2014 Express owners report failures at?
- The median mileage at failure across complaints is 30,950 miles, with airbag issues showing up later at a median of 66,120.5 miles.