2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 1500 years
- Not enough data 6th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500. That ranks 6th out of 16 Express 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 22%), typically at around 111,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 22% | 18,653 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 22% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 11% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | 53,098 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 11% | 18,349 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
We've complained numerous times about the brakes. After having a complete brake rehab on july 7th, 2017, i experienced a complete brake failure on feb. 2nd, 2018 losing all brakes instantly as i approached a 6 lane intersection. I contacted the owner of the dealership both by phone and email and…
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…
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…
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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 1500 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.