2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am 62 years old and self employed. I do appliance service and drive over 25,000 miles every year. I have owned many different vehicles over the years. A year ago I purchased a new 2008 Chevrolet g2500 3/4 ton service van. I have never owned any other vehicle where I was more prone to hitting the gas pedal while attempting to apply the brakes. On numerous occasions I have found myself applying both the brakes and gas at the same time. I feel the problems is the close proximity of the two pedals and that they are very close to the same height. …”
NHTSA complaint #10264115, filed 2009-04“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet EXPRESS 2500. The vehicle was serviced several times due to brake failure. When approaching a stop light, the brakes made a dragging sound that could not be corrected. The contact also heard a knocking sound coming from the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer could not duplicate the failure; however, they cleaned and lubed the brakes. This did not correct the failure. The dealer then replaced the brake pads, discs, and rotors. After two weeks, the brakes failed again and the noise was still present. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256402, filed 2009-01, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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