2012 Chevrolet Express 4500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 4500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Express 4500. That is the most of any Express 4500 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 43,001 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Chevrolet Express 4500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 50% | 43,001 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 50% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 1 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 13,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Chevrolet Express 4500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Chevrolet Express 4500.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet express 4500. In cold weather, the diesel exhaust fluid (def) froze, which caused the vehicle to decelerate until it eventually idled. The dealer (kupper chevrolet, 1500 2nd st ne, mandon, nd 58554) stated that they needed to keep the vehicle in a heated shop…
On 9/30/2016, a thermal event occurred while the bus was in the shop for routine maintenance. As the bus was being moved (backed-out) of the service bay and smoke was seen escaping from the cng tank storage compartment at the rear of the bus. Location: 4127 elm st., dallas, tx 75226 a dallas area…
Traveling at 50 to 55mph i make a easy brake application and the front wheels will start oscillating until the front goes into a violent shake. Releasing the brake will stop the shaking. This is a cutaway school bus. I'm the mechanic and the driver brought it to my attention. She noticed it while…
This is a brand new bus, gm chassis. It has a limited slip differential. The brake lines are routed in front of the rear differential. Twice, we have had rocks hit the brake line and sheer it off causing total brake failure. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…
Other Chevrolet Express 4500 years
← 2009 Express 4500 · 2014 Express 4500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Express 4500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Express 4500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 Express 4500 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Express 4500?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Express 4500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Chevrolet Express 4500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 4500 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.