2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (18% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and tires (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 36% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 81,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 186 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 31 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.
- Brakes2 18%
- Electrical system2 18%
- Tires2 18%
- Air bags1 9.1%
- Fuel system1 9.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 9.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “During a normal stop the anti lock brakes will kick in from right to left at random on dry pavement. This causes the steering to pull to the left and right with out warning. There are many complaints about this on the internet. The Chevrolet dealers are avoiding the issue, and the supposedly fix the problem ( at the owners cost) , and the problem is still there. This has caused accidents for some drivers already.”
NHTSA complaint #10587087, filed 2014-05, 52,000 milesElectrical system: “Door hinges came welded on doors with no way to lubricate them and keep them from rusting. Purchased the van a few years ago. Within a few months the left hand passenger door rusted shut. Repair man quoted $129 for each hinge plus the labor. Soon the other door would not latch correctly. Now the automatic door locks have problems because doors will not latch properly. This month, the back right hand cargo door hinge has rusted completely off the door, making this a potential hazard, not to mention, the door cannot be shut once it is opened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643972, filed 2014-10, 99,000 milesTires: “The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500 equipped with firestone transforce ht tires, size: lt245/75r16. While driving 70 MPH, the rear driver side tire started to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the tire showed extreme tread separation. The tire was not replaced. The contact stated that the tire was a replacement tire. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000 and the tire failure mileage was 26,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10873941, filed 2016-06, 81,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet EXPRESS 3500. After the transmission was replaced, the vehicle was unable to shift gears. The contact mentioned that the vehicle also lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000. The VIN was not provided.”
NHTSA complaint #10889208, filed 2016-07, 300,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
36% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 41,000 and 128,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 14V706000Nov 5, 2014Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Chevrolet Express 3500 2006–2010, 2014, Ford E-350 2006–2014, E-250 2006–2014 +4 more
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured…
Recall details for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 → · Check a 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. 186 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024Engine. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11010544Oct 7, 2024Engine. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk…
Other model years of the Chevrolet Express 3500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 150,000 | 0 | — | 12 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 9 | 59,747 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 11 | 81,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 11 | 88,411 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 15 | 8,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 17 | 76,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 16 | 63,222 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 12 | 72,515 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 11 | 45,386 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Express 3500 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (18% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 81,000 miles and the middle half falls between 41,000 and 128,000 miles; 36% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.