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2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
29%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
42,150miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,150 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.

“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet EXPRESS 2500 cargo van. The contact that the passenger side cargo door hinge failed and as result, the doors were not able to close properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who verified the failure and stated that the hinge needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10596331, filed 2014-06, 65,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet EXPRESS 2500. The contact stated that the driver side door mountain bracket that was attached to the arm rest of the door panel fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the entire door panel would need to be replaced because the part was not available separately. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to assist. The contact stated that the repairs were covered under warranty but he was concerned that the failure would recur in the future. The approximate failure mileage was 19,300.”

NHTSA complaint #10395187, filed 2011-04, 19,300 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008229%
2007229%
2005333%
2003217%

Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500

Brakes
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology