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2008 Chevrolet Express Recalls, Complaints & Specs

10 safety recalls list the 2008 Chevrolet Express, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

10
safety recalls
14
owner complaints to NHTSA
14
MPG combined (EPA)

10 safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Express

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Equipment adaptive/mobility

    NHTSA 12V169000 Reported 34 vehicles potentially affected MAIN MOBILITY, INC.

    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 lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair lift’s outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

    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 mobility at…

  2. Equipment adaptive/mobility

    NHTSA 10V205000 Reported 133 vehicles potentially affected MAIN MOBILITY, INC.

    Main mobility is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on chevrolet express and GMC savana chassis from october 2007 through may 2010 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. Due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be…

    Remedy: Main mobility will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software solution is…

  3. Air conditioner (equipment)

    NHTSA 09V456000 Reported 269 vehicles potentially affected CUES, INC.

    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 heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.

    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. Owners may contact…

  4. Equipment adaptive/mobility

    NHTSA 09V270000 Reported 185 vehicles potentially affected MAIN MOBILITY, INC.

    Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 chevrolet express and GMC savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in…

    Remedy: Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

  5. Equipment adaptive/mobility

    NHTSA 09V272000 Reported 185 vehicles potentially affected MAIN MOBILITY, INC.

    Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 chevrolet express and GMC savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in…

    Remedy: Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

  6. Equipment adaptive/mobility

    NHTSA 08V568000 Reported 42 vehicles potentially affected CUMMINGS MOBILITY CONVERSION & SUPPLY, I

    Cummings is recalling 42 my 2006-2008 ford e150, e350, chevrolet express, my 2006 ford e250, GMC savanna, dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404,…

    Remedy: Cummings is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or cummings at 1-763-498-7887.

  7. Equipment adaptive/mobility

    NHTSA 08V569000 Reported 42 vehicles potentially affected CUMMINGS MOBILITY CONVERSION & SUPPLY, I

    Cummings is recalling 42 my 2006-2008 ford e150, e350, chevrolet express, my 2006 ford e250, GMC savanna, dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403,…

    Remedy: Cummings is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or cummings at 1-763-498-7887.

  8. Transfer case (4-wheel drive) (power train)

    NHTSA 08V340000 Reported 151 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    GM is recalling 151 my 2008 chevrolet express and GMC savana vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD). Some of these vehicles have transfer cases that were manufactured with an incorrect part that can cause early failure of a drive chain. If the chain breaks, shifting the transmission to park may not keep the vehicle stationary.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transfer case date code and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or through…

  9. Storage (fuel system)

    NHTSA 08V315000 Reported 567 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    GM is recalling 567 my 2008 chevrolet express and GMC savana cutaway vehicles with a 139" wheel base. The frame rail on the driver's side may be wider than specification.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the clearance between the frame rail and fuel tank housing and will rework the frame rail if necessary free of charge. The recall began on july 30, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at…

  10. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 08V313000 Reported 6,390 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    GM is recalling 2,481 my 2008 chevrolet express and GMC savana g-cutaway fleet van equipped with a 6.0l (rpo ly6) v8 engine, 4l80e (rpo mt1) transmission, 4.10 (rpo gt5) axle and 75 MPH governor (rpo 9d7). These vehicles have a condition in which the transmission may be damaged due to first gear engagement at highway speeds and then…

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the transmission and engine control modules free of charge. The recall began on or about july 30, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or through their…

14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Chevrolet Express have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 51,703 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“2008 Chevrolet Express van stalled while driving. I was able to coast over to the highway's shoulder. Van restarted after a few attempts and I resumed driving towards a small town ahead. Van re-stalle”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system

“Total brake failure. Brake line completely rusted through went through a intersection at 50 MPH no brakes”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2019 · Service brakes

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Chevrolet Express Passenger (Express 1500 AWD, Express 1500/2500 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined14 mpg
City / Highway12 / 16
FuelGasoline or E85, Regular
EPA classVans, Passenger Type
Engine8 cyl, 5.3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare Chevrolet Express model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Express model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1995 Chevrolet Express01
1996 Chevrolet Express215
1997 Chevrolet Express129
1998 Chevrolet Express123
1999 Chevrolet Express168
2000 Chevrolet Express184
2001 Chevrolet Express245
2002 Chevrolet Express055
2003 Chevrolet Express1059
2004 Chevrolet Express621
2005 Chevrolet Express823
2006 Chevrolet Express1612
2007 Chevrolet Express417
2008 Chevrolet Express1014
2009 Chevrolet Express710
2010 Chevrolet Express515
2011 Chevrolet Express512
2012 Chevrolet Express613
2013 Chevrolet Express822
2014 Chevrolet Express714
2015 Chevrolet Express38
2016 Chevrolet Express615
2017 Chevrolet Express621
2018 Chevrolet Express611
2019 Chevrolet Express48
2020 Chevrolet Express117
2021 Chevrolet Express213
2023 Chevrolet Express12
2024 Chevrolet Express01
2025 Chevrolet Express40
2026 Chevrolet Express30

Checking a specific 2008 Chevrolet Express

How do I know if my 2008 Chevrolet Express has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 10 campaigns currently list the 2008 Chevrolet Express; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V313000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.