2012 Chevrolet Express 3500
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2012: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 5 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Have a 2012 Chevrolet cut away van for a school bus use. Started leaking gasoline out of the pressure side line on the furl module. Had to have towed to chevy dealer for repairs. They had to remove fuel tank to make repairs .
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-13
The van is a 2012 cut away school bus. On 1-20-2018 developed a gasoline leak on the vent side of the fuel module on top of the fuel tank.took to chevy dealer for repairs. They replaced the fuel module inthe tank.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-13
Have 2 2012 chevy cut away van school buses with the fuel pump module start leaking. 1 leaked on the pressure line,the other on the vent line. Both buses have less than 150000 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-25
Seat belts
1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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Driver's setabelt locks up, preventing the belt from being drawn off the reel. This prevents the driver from using the seat belt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-14
Exterior lighting
1 of 5 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
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Vehicle had no running lights. Checked bulbs and fuses ok .van went to chevy dealer was charged 100.00 checkout fee. The dealer found no ground from bcm .
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-27
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.