2013 Chevrolet Express

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2013 Chevrolet Express
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:05:49.291Z

Only 22 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 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Express Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 15 complaints 1997: 29 complaints 1998: 23 complaints 1999: 68 complaints 1999 2000: 84 complaints 2001: 45 complaints 2002: 55 complaints 2003: 58 complaints 2003 2004: 21 complaints 2005: 23 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 15 complaints 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 22 complaints 2013 2014: 14 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2017: 20 complaints 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2022: 4 complaints 2023: 2 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2013: 22 complaints
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YearComplaints
19951
199615
199729
199823
199968
200084
200145
200255
200358
200421
200523
200612
200717
200814
200910
201015
201111
201212
201322
201414
20158
201615
201720
201811
20197
202016
202113
20224
20232
20241
20250
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

7 of 22 total reports mention: engine.

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THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND I ONLY HAVE 77,000 MILES. IS THIS NORMAL? THE VAN IS ONLY A 2013 MODEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171228

SERVICE BRAKES

6 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes.

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2013 COACHMEN FREELANDER -CHEVROLET EXPRESS 4500 CUTAWAY. MILEAGE -19,662; BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT. BRAKES FAILED WHILE ON THE ROAD, WARNING MESSAGE "SERVICE BRAKES'".

NHTSA ODI report, 20180511

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 of 22 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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THIS IS A C CLASS RV BY THOR MOTOR COACH. THE COACH SERIAL NUMBER IS [XXX]. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TAKE FUEL. I BOUGHT IT TO TWO CHEVROLET DEALERS WHO WOULD NOT LOOK AT IT BECAUSE IT HAD A MOTORHOME BODY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130510

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 of 22 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130117 — power train, steering

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savan

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-

Campaign 13V001000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130208 — electrical system

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Express vehicles manufactured November 1, 2012, through December 21, 2012; and model year 2013 GMC Savana vehicles, manufactured Nove

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and the two associated keys. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2013. For more

Campaign 13V010000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130510 — electrical system, seats

Explorer Van Company, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer and Explorer Limited SE vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis, manufactured August 1, 2012, through April

Remedy: Explorer Van Company will notify owners, and dealers will secure the seat wiring harness. Any damaged seat wiring harnesses will be replaced. These services will be completed free of charge. The re

Campaign 13V147000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130805 — fuel system, other

General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed

Remedy: GM will notify owners and GM dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. The recall began on Augu

Campaign 13V225000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140519 — air bags

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.

Campaign 14V117000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150213 — fuel system, other

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and GMC Savana CNG vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, to April 21, 2014.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure regulator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Campaign 14V500000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151203 — equipment

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle

Remedy: GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer servi

Campaign 13V544000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180611 — equipment

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.

Campaign 18V267000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Chevrolet Express — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V001000 (power train, steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V010000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V147000 (electrical system, seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V225000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V117000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V500000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V544000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V267000 (equipment) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2013 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 2013 Chevrolet Express?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Express have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.