2009 Chevrolet Express 3500
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 9 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 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
2 of 9 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
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I have a 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 with 51,000 miles on it. In a two week period at the end of jan '10 I had 3 tire valve stem failures. When I attempted to remove the valve cap to check air pressure the top of the stem blew right off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-11
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 9 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap.
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When refueling this vehicle, the gasoline does not flow with ease through the intake tubes. It backs up, overflowing the filler pipe, spilling out or shutting off the gas nozzle repeatedly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-03
Electrical system
2 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition in order to start the vehicle and the key could be removed from the ignition while the vehicle was turned on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-15
Vehicle speed control
1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated to approximately 10 MPH. The engine was on; however, the gear shift was in the park position with no driver.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-27
Structure
1 of 9 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-01-05Equipment09V456000 Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, and 68RV0010EA. The…
Remedy: Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09E-053. The safety recall began on January 5, 2010.
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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
2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V456000 · Equipment
- Recall 14V706000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
FAQ
- Is the 2009 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 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.