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Chevrolet Express 4500

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

924

Active records

Recalls

75

Active records

TSBs

3,206

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

3

Injuries

68

Crashes

57

Fires

44

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Express 4500

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Condition issue

384

Operating state

208

Braking behavior

163

Safety restraint issue

100

Reporting mechanism

93

Driver assistance issue

88

Engine behavior

86

Fluid issue

80

Thermal issue

76

Vibration/harshness

69

Noise

58

Access/entry issue

52

Safety restraint behavior

51

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

46

Steering behavior

36

Performance issue

35

Electrical issue

32

Ride/handling behavior

27

Lighting behavior

26

Starting behavior

14

HVAC behavior

9

Powering on/off behavior

9

Wiper/washer behavior

9

Recent change

6

Smell

6

Infotainment behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

Filed Jul 8, 2026


Vehicle Caught Fire while driving on the highway. This is the third Chevy express 2021 that caught fire in last three months. 1GB0GRFP9M1249499 - 2021 Chevy Express 3500 - Date of Fire - July 6th 2026 1GB0GRF72N1218998 - 2022 Chevy Express 3500 - Date Of Fire - April 16th 2026 1GB0GRFP0M1249665 - 2021 Chevy Express 3500 - Date Of Fire - April 18th 2026

2021 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

Filed Jul 8, 2026


Fire

Vehicle Caught Fire while driving on the highway. This is the third Chevy express 2021 that caught fire in last three months. 1GB0GRFP9M1249499 - 2021 Chevy Express 3500 - Date of Fire - July 6th 2026 1GB0GRF72N1218998 - 2022 Chevy Express 3500 - Date Of Fire - April 16th 2026 1GB0GRFP0M1249665 - 2021 Chevy Express 3500 - Date Of Fire - April 18th 2026

2000 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

Filed Jul 7, 2026


This driver did not use or did not have brake lights on when I was driving behind them today. Luckily I realized it soon and gave them extra distance.

2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

Filed Jul 2, 2026


I was driving approximately 70 mph on the highway when I came up behind a vehicle whose three brake lights were completely inoperative. The vehicle suddenly stopped, but there was no brake light illumination to warn following traffic. The only reason I realized the vehicle was stopping was because I was traveling on a slope and could see the vehicles ahead of it also slowing down. If the roadway had been level, I likely would not have known the vehicle was braking and could have rear-ended it…

2022 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

Filed Jul 2, 2026


1 injured
Crash

Vehicle was in direct head on accident and air bags were not deployed.

2019 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

Filed May 8, 2026


-Transmission locked - broken output shaft ring gear weld. -Yes its available for inspection. -Vehicle came to complete stop in middle of freeway as if emergency brake was applied unknowingly. Could be bad if going around corner or downhill -Problem confirmed by dealer -No -No warning signs or check engine light

2005 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

Filed May 8, 2026


LT245/75R16. Driving north on I-77 around Charlotte, NC around 7:40 PM and the tire blew out. I saw in my left rearview mirror the treads roll off the right side of the highway. I did not run over anything. Travel speed was 65 to 70 mph in medium traffic. No warning lights came on. Did not lose control and was able to navigate to the left side of highway when enough space opened up after a guide rail. All that was left was the rim and shredded sidewalls. Tire was installed in August,…

2019 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

Filed May 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Express NAV. The motorhome is a 2020 Coachman Freelander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, during the night and in the rain, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal and jerked violently. The contact jolted violently and was almost thrown off the driver's seat. The contact pulled to the side of the road. Once the vehicle was on the side of the road, the contact noticed white smoke or steam…

2005 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

Filed Apr 11, 2026


I was driving and out of no where my brakes “ all four wheels “ locked up as if I was hauling a heavy load . I put on my hazard lights to warn the semi behind me. So I maintained control of my line until the cargo van slowed down to a safe speed for me to pull over . I thought the semi was going to run into the back of me, luckily the southbound line was clear so the semi took off pass me. So as I was coming to a safe stopping speed my brake pedal was stiff as well and when the cargo van…

2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS

Filed Mar 30, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Chevrolet Express. It was later discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 71,000; and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 230,000.

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.