2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express Cutaway VAN years
- Not enough data 1st of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway VAN. That is the most of any Express Cutaway VAN model year in the database (22 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 92,750 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner 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 Cutaway VAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 67% | 92,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 24,926 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway VAN recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
Risk: An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.
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 paint is peeling off in sheets on the hood of my vehicle, directly over the engine.
This is a 2008 chevrolet 3500 cutaway school bus with 24,926 miles on. The driver was coming to a stop traveling approximately 15 mph. He applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The bus then rear ended a another van which then hit the rear of a postal truck. The drivers of the two other…
Van has always been used for residential electrical work. Nothing has ever been hung on the side doors, however, the hinges are sagging to the point that the doors are overlapping and are nearly unusable. We know of another chevy express van that is doing the same thing. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway VAN?
Owners most often report structure, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway VAN?
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 Cutaway VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express Cutaway VAN model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.