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Chevrolet Express Recalls

54 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Chevrolet Express, model years 1996–2026. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Chevrolet Express — Tires High risk
Mar 5, 2026 Model years: 2025, 2026
On certain vehicles, the sidewall of the tire(s) may have been damaged during manufacturing. As a result, the sidewall could fail and cause a sudden loss of air pressure.
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Seats And Restraints High risk
May 8, 2025 Model years: 2025
Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the head restraint on the front passenger seat may not have been properly welded. As a result, the head restraint could move or detach from th
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Structure High risk
Feb 13, 2025 Model years: 2025
On certain vehicles, a beam inside the driver's door may not have been welded properly. As a result, side impact protection may be reduced in a crash.
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Visual System High risk
Nov 14, 2024 Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the wrong interior rearview mirror may have been installed during production. As a result, the display for the rearview camera image is missing. Canadian regul
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Powertrain High risk
Nov 7, 2024 Model years: 2022, 2023
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the transmission control module not to work correctly. As a result, there could be reduced power to the wheels, the transmi
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Brakes High risk
Sep 19, 2024 Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake lines could become damaged by contact with the body mounts. This could lead to a brake fluid leak and cause reduced braking. Note: This recall
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Electrical High risk
Apr 6, 2023 Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, an unused wiring harness for a rear HVAC blower motor, located in the left B-pillar area, could become damaged if exposed to moisture or contaminants. If this
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Electrical High risk
Mar 18, 2021 Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, the positive battery cable terminals could come into contact with the fuse block assembly. If this happens, there could be a short circuit. Safety Risk:
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Tires High risk
Feb 26, 2021 Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Issue: Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a s
Also affects: Gmc Savana, Gmc Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Gmc Sierra, Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Express — Other High risk
Oct 7, 2020 Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Certain vehicles may have incorrect body control module software. As a result, the immobilization system is not active during the learning procedure for a new "unlearned" blank rep
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Lights And Instruments High risk
Sep 6, 2019 Model years: 2019
On certain vans, the seat belt and airbag warning lights will not turn on for approximately 5 seconds after the ignition is switched to the ON or start position. Canadian regulatio
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Heater And Defroster High risk
Sep 21, 2018 Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles equipped with a single manual rear climate control module (CCM), the CCM could overheat when the temperature is set to maximum heat or the knob is set to maximu
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Electrical High risk
May 4, 2018 Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles equipped with power windows, liquid can enter the power window switches causing corrosion and lead to a high electrical resistance. This could cause the switch
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Accessories High risk
Apr 27, 2018 Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate.
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Brakes High risk
Aug 5, 2015 Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Certain vehicles equipped with a hinged left side rear door may have a condition where inadequate clearance between the rear brake lines and the lower fuel filler hose clamp may re
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Electrical High risk
Oct 3, 2014 Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, the chassis electronic module may have been contaminated at time of manufacture, which could cause an electrical short to occur within the module. This could c
Also affects: Buick Enclave, Cadillac Cts, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Express — Fuel System High risk
Aug 19, 2014 Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelled vehicles, the CNG high pressure regulator may leak natural gas. Should a leak occur in the presence of an ignition source, a fire or
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Seats And Restraints High risk
Mar 18, 2014 Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 - Occupant Protection. During a frontal impact below the airbag deployment thresho
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Fuel System High risk
Jun 12, 2013 Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, underbody shut-off solenoid connectors for the compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks may corrode and form a high-resistance short. This could result in a veh
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Other High risk
Jan 14, 2013 Model years: 2013
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114 – Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. Specifically, the ignition key can be removed from the igni
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Other High risk
Dec 31, 2012 Model years: 2013
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 102 - Transmission Control Functions, and CMVSS 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. A f
Also affects: Gmc Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Express — Fuel System High risk
Aug 8, 2012 Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles equipped with a left side cargo door, and originally sold in or currently operated in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Steering High risk
Mar 22, 2012 Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the steering gear pitman arm may not have been manufactured correctly and could fail. Pitman arm failure would cause a loss of steering control, which could re
Also affects: Chevrolet Suburban, Gmc Savana, Gmc Yukon Xl
Chevrolet Express — Airbag High risk
Nov 7, 2011 Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the second stage of the front passenger dual-stage airbag may not deploy as commanded during a severe frontal impact. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy dur
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Brakes High risk
May 6, 2011 Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the right rear brake hose may contact the tire or wheel rim, which could cause chafe damage resulting in a brake fluid leak. This could increase stopping dista
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Suspension High risk
Dec 17, 2010 Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the rear axle cross pin was improperly heat treated (during the manufacturing process) and could fracture and become displaced within the rear differential. As
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Avalanche, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Gmc Canyon, Cadillac Escalade
Chevrolet Express — Electrical High risk
Jul 15, 2010 Model years: 2010
On certain Express and Savana 2500, 3500 and 4500 vehicles equipped with a 145 Amp alternator, a low resistance short could develop within the voltage regulator. In some cases, if
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Electrical High risk
Apr 6, 2010 Model years: 2010
Certain vehicles equipped with a 145 amp alternator may develop a low resistance short within the voltage regulator. In some cases, if the circuit does not open, the low resistance
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Heater And Defroster High risk
Mar 11, 2010 Model years: 2009, 2010
Certain vehicles were built with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control knobs that may fracture and spin on the control shaft. If this happens, the driver may no
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Powertrain High risk
Jul 30, 2008 Model years: 2008
Certain All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured transfer case that could cause early failure of drive chain. If the chain breaks, sh
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Powertrain High risk
Jul 14, 2008 Model years: 2008
On certain Cutaway vans, the transmission may self-engage into first gear while the vehicle is traveling at highway speeds, thereby causing transmission damage to certain gears. Sh
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Structure High risk
Jul 9, 2008 Model years: 2008
On certain cutaway vehicle with a 139" wheelbase, the frame rail on the driver's side may be wider than specification. As such, it may contact the fuel tank housing and, over time,
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Seats And Restraints High risk
Apr 10, 2008 Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Certain full-size passenger, cargo and cutaway vans may have front and rear seat belt buckles that will not latch or will not unlatch. There are two conditions that render the buck
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Brakes High risk
Aug 9, 2007 Model years: 2007
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108, requiring the illumination of the stop lamps whenever the brakes are applied. The rear brakes may still be appli
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Seats And Restraints High risk
Dec 14, 2005 Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Certain full-size passenger, cargo and cutaway vans may have front and rear seat belt buckles that will not latch or will not unlatch. There are two conditions that render the buck
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Steering High risk
Oct 7, 2005 Model years: 2006
Certain vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering manoeuvres, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the lef
Also affects: Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet Silverado, Gmc Sierra, Gmc Envoy, Chevrolet Trailblazer
Chevrolet Express — Brakes High risk
Feb 15, 2005 Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the hydraulic brake booster's pressure accumulator may crack and/or separate from the Hydro-Boost assembly during normal vehicle operating conditions. If a sep
Also affects: Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Kodiak 4500, Chevrolet Kodiak 5500, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet Express — Brakes High risk
Jan 14, 2005 Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles are equipped with a hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture, resulting in immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist. On certain vehicles equipped with
Also affects: Chevrolet Silverado, Gmc Savana, Gmc Yukon Xl, Chevrolet Suburban, Gmc Sierra
Chevrolet Express — Other High risk
Jul 7, 2004 Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the transmission shift cable may allow the transmission indicator (PRNDL) to indicate a different gear selected than the transmission is in. If this condition
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Seats And Restraints High risk
Apr 20, 2004 Model years: 2004
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies". These vehicles may have been produced with seat belt buckle assemblies containing a latch
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Brakes High risk
Jan 29, 2004 Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the relief valve o-ring seal within the brake hydro-boost module could fail. If this happens during braking applications, the driver may be able to hear an eng
Also affects: Cadillac Escalade Ext, Chevrolet Avalanche, Gmc Savana, Gmc Yukon, Gmc Sierra
Chevrolet Express — Visual System High risk
Nov 26, 2003 Model years: 2003
Certain vehicles do not comply with either CMVSS 105, or CMVSS 135. The red brake warning indicator will not be illuminated while the ABS is modulating the front brakes. Correction
Also affects: Gmc Yukon, Gmc Sierra, Chevrolet Silverado, Gmc Savana, Cadillac Escalade
Chevrolet Express — Seats And Restraints High risk
Jul 16, 2003 Model years: 2003
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 225 and 210.2. The Owner's Manual does not include the location symbols for the Lower Universal Anchorage System for Restraint Systems and
Also affects: Buick Rendezvous, Cadillac Cts, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext
Chevrolet Express — Electrical High risk
Jun 16, 2003 Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, water may enter and corrode the rear licence plate lamp socket causing it to operate intermittently or not at all. The left rear tail lamp may also become inop
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Seats And Restraints High risk
Feb 19, 2003 Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the seat belt push button may not release the latch plate after the pretensioner is deployed, or alternately the seat belt latch plate may eject during a crash
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Steering High risk
Dec 12, 2002 Model years: 2003
On certain 2500 and 3500 series vans, the nut attaching the pitman arm to the steering linkage may not be torqued to specification, which could lead to a possible separation. A sep
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Steering High risk
Nov 22, 2002 Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the right-hand tie rod end nut may not have been torqued to specification and could loosen, resulting in separation of the tie rod. This could cause unexpected
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Suspension High risk
Nov 15, 2002 Model years: 2003
On certain 2500 and 3500 series vehicles, a wheel bearing assembly retaining nut was omitted during assembly, which could lead to a possible bearing separation. If this were to occ
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Fuel System High risk
Mar 9, 2001 Model years: 1996, 1997
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank front rollover valve could stick open and allow fuel leakage. If the vehicle is parked down a grade of 2.5 degrees or more, and the valve sticks
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Other High risk
Mar 20, 2000 Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the power steering cooler hose may separate from the power brake booster fluid flow switch assembly. If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot e
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Brakes High risk
Feb 20, 1998 Model years: 1998
On certain C1500 and G1 vehicles, either one or both front brake rotor hubs may have out of specification grey iron that could fatigue during the life of the vehicle resulting in s
Also affects: Chevrolet C Series
Chevrolet Express — Emissions High risk
Nov 28, 1997 Model years: 1998
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1101 - Emission Device. Vehicles were built with incorrect vehicle emission control labels. Correction: New labels will be installed on af
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Steering High risk
Sep 27, 1996 Model years: 1996
On certain vehicles, the steering linkage relay rod tapered stud attachment nut may not have been torqued to specification. This could eventually lead to fracture of the relay rod
Also affects: Gmc Savana
Chevrolet Express — Suspension High risk
Jun 13, 1996 Model years: 1996
On certain vehicles, one of the four rear axle u-bolts may experience breakage. If this were to occur, the joint would no longer be capable of correctly transmitting forces from th
Also affects: Gmc Savana
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