2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 3500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500. That ranks 5th out of 20 Express 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 18%), typically at around 113,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% | 113,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 18% | 164,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 18% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 18% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 9% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | 41,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls (1)
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Fix: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
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 contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the front end of the vehicle was violently shaking and vibrating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The…
Fuel tank corrodes and leaks fuel on the highway
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet express 3500. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle hesitated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet express 3500. After the transmission was replaced, the vehicle was unable to shift gears. The contact mentioned that the vehicle also lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet express 3500 equipped with firestone transforce ht tires, size: lt245/75r16. While driving 70 mph, the rear driver side tire started to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the tire showed extreme tread…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 3500 model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.