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Chevrolet Express 1500Model year report

2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
80,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 16 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and air bags (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 29% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 80,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 189 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “We've complained numerous times about the brakes. After having a complete brake rehab on july 7th, 2017, I experienced a complete brake failure on feb. 2nd, 2018 losing all brakes instantly as I approached a 6 lane intersection. I contacted the owner of the dealership both by phone and email and did not receive any response. I was told that a hose or tubing was rubbing against the brake lines causing an abrupt loss of fluid? Why this was not noticed during the earlier brake work seems questionable. …”

NHTSA complaint #11153606, filed 2018-11, 111,000 miles

Body and structure: “The white factory paint is chipping off on several parts of the vehicle, exposing the primed sheet metal. There was no repaint done on this vehicle before. The vehicle has been serviced and taken care of regularly as recommended by GM. The defect is a 100% factory problem in the paint shop. It appears that the paint does not adhere to the primer.”

NHTSA complaint #10714575, filed 2015-05, 122,000 miles

Air bags: “Vehicle had an electronically failed frontal crash sensor.I purchased a new part from GM.the part was installed and the connector would not fit in.I checked the alighnment of slots and the configuration matched the old one. …”

NHTSA complaint #10850343, filed 2016-03

Other or unknown: “Purchased a new 2008 chevy EXPRESS 1500 within 9 mos had ABS and stability traction light on. Tech replaced wheel sensor. Happened again 6 mos later, 4/7/09 and 5/15/10. On my last visit they said they found a short, but the lights are on again 2 weeks later. The safety issue is when the ABS and stability traction light is on (and only when traveling below 30 MPH) when applying brakes, the ABS automatically will allow the brake pedal to go down almost to the floor. This in turn allows the vehicle to travel additional distance when trying to stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #10332281, filed 2010-05, 18,349 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

29% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 53,098 and 111,000 miles.

0%0–1029%10–250%25–5014%50–7514%75–10043%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 80,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201012011120121201412015120161201712018120231
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Express 1500 Cargo · sedan RWDnot rated5 / 5———
Express 1500 Passenger · sedan RWDnot rated5 / 5——3 · 22.8% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Express 1500 AWD5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121614$4,800
Express 1500 AWD5.3L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic121614$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 189 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 189 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Express 1500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20141057,5000—15—Not enough data
2009570,7100—14—Not enough data
2008980,0000—14—Not enough data
2007517,2341—14—Not enough data
2006541,0000—14—Not enough data
20051053,8000—14—Not enough data
200412102,5240—14—Not enough data
20031899,7320—13—Stable
20021037,0000———Not enough data
2001568,0000———Not enough data
20006100,0000———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Express 1500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 (Express 1500 AWD, 5.3L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 80,000 miles and the middle half falls between 53,098 and 111,000 miles; 29% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.