2019 Chevrolet Express Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
64/100
#6 most-complained of 15 Express years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Chevrolet Express has a Complaint Index of 64, ranking 6th worst among 15 model years, with 8 complaints, 4 recalls, and a Caution verdict. Transmission & Powertrain issues make up half of reported complaints.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2019 Chevrolet Express problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (50%)
- Brakes2 (25%)
- Airbags1 (13%)
- Electrical System1 (13%)
- Other1 (13%)
What owners report
- Vehicles unexpectedly moved forward while the transmission was placed in reverse and stopped.
- Owners describe clunking noises when slowing down that progressed into rough shifting and check engine lights with codes P0722 and P0700, with one dealer citing a suspect torque converter after a prior valve body replacement.
- Some owners report the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and jerked violently while driving at night in rain.
- One report describes the transmission locking up due to a broken output shaft ring gear weld, bringing the vehicle to a stop in the middle of a freeway with no warning signs.
- A rear passenger sliding door closed unexpectedly on a person's arm while the van was parked on a hill, at 2,540 miles.
2019 Chevrolet Express recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V115000Feb 25, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires33,838 vehicles
Tires
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
- NHTSA 19V644000Sep 6, 2019Electrical System91,399 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192264500.
- NHTSA 19V428000Jun 11, 2019Other325 vehicles
Equipment
Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.
2019 compared with other Express years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Chevrolet Express reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2019 Express a Complaint Index of 64 and a Caution verdict, ranking 6th worst out of 15 model years for this model. It logged 8 complaints and 4 recalls.
- What is the top problem area for the 2019 Chevrolet Express?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 50% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 72,391.5 miles. Brakes follow at 25% of complaints.
- Does the 2019 Chevrolet Express have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Express, covering suspension/tires, electrical system seatbelt warning light, a third-party equipment issue, and rear window glass that failed to meet visibility standards.
- How does the 2019 Chevrolet Express compare to other years?
- With a Complaint Index of 64, the 2019 model ranks better than the 2010 (100, Avoid) and 2012 (93, Avoid) model years but worse than the 2015 (21, Best) and 2018 (43, Good) model years.