2008 Chevrolet Express 3500
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
3 of 11 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing valve and tread/belt.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that the tire pressure sensors on the valve stems were corroded and leaking abnormally. The valve stems were manufacturer by siemens-continental.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-04-07
Service brakes
2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes.
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The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the front end of the vehicle was violently shaking and vibrating.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-14
During a normal stop the anti lock brakes will kick in from right to left at random on dry pavement. This causes the steering to pull to the left and right with out warning. There are many complaints about this on the internet.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-07
Electrical system
2 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system.
Power train
2 of 11 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the transmission failed and the vehicle would not accelerate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-04
Vehicle speed control
1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle did not move forward or accelerate when she depressed the accelerator pedal. The failure occurred four times when the complaint was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-07
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-01-13Equipment adaptive/mobility14V706000 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...
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V706000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.