2010 Chevrolet Express
Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 68 |
| 2000 | 84 |
| 2001 | 45 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 58 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
4 of 15 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
I have been dealing with GM head office and their call ctr for over 1 + years. I have been telling them that there is hesitation at the pedal at acceleration, constant noise from the engine - sounds like a machine gun.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-14
Service brakes
3 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes.
Electronic stability control (esc)
3 of 15 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).
Air bags
3 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.
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The side airbags deployed while driving down the road at about 10 MPH. We had just turned out of our driveway and heading to a stop sign at the highway. Luckily it happened before getting on the highway. Nothing hit the van and no prior damage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-06
Power train
2 of 15 total reports mention: power train.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-03-12Visibility10V096000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet Express and GMC savana vehicles for failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 103, "Windshield wiping and…
Remedy: Dealers will replace all HVAC control knobs free of charge. The safety recall began on March 11, 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or at the owner…
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2010-04-12Electrical system10V138000 General Motors has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2010 Chevrolet Express and GMC savana vans 2500, 3500 and 4500 series. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace any suspect generators if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on April 12, 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at…
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2012-04-18Equipment adaptive/mobility12V169000 Main mobility is recalling certain conversion vans built on model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Express, 2009 GMC savana, and 2010 Ford transit connect chassis, and fitted with certain braun wheelchair…
Remedy: Main mobility is working with braun to notify owners, and braun dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Main mobility has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact main…
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2014-05-19Air bags14V117000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438.
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2018-06-11Equipment18V267000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Chevrolet Express — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V096000 · Visibility
- Recall 10V138000 · Electrical system
- Recall 12V169000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 14V117000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V267000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 2010 Chevrolet Express 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 2010 Chevrolet Express?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Express have?
- 5 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.