2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 3500 years
- Not enough data 8th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500. That ranks 8th out of 20 Express 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 22%), typically at around 32,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 22% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | 59,747 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 11% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 59,747 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 123,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls (2)
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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.
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Exterior paint peels & flakes off in sheets as of not adhering to the metal. Peels off both while driving & when parked. Flaking of paint is continuous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet express 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated to approximately 10 mph. The engine was on; however, the gear shift was in the park position with no driver. The contact mentioned that the front passenger seat was occupied at the time…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet express 3500. Upon starting the vehicle, the service air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the roll over sensor became inoperable and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
I took the van in to a dealer to find out why the service air bag light is on. After paying $60.00 for a diagnostics check, (which i still don't like) they told me the rollover sensor needs to be replaced at a criminal $700.00 which i will not pay. Sounds like a gm issue to me so i called the hot…
Vehicle was shaking. Took to [xxx] inc.in syracuse, ny for alignment. Was told vehicle was in alignment. Was told that the steel belts in the tires were bad due to tires bulging on the outside and indented in the center of the tire. Would not recommend tire rotation. All 6 tires are effected. The…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Owners most often report tires, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.