2010 Chevrolet Express Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 27%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Chevrolet Express, 27% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,500 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.
“On october 23, 2012 at 3:00 pm the van pulled to the right while in a left turn, steering first to the right and then to the left when brakes were applied. Van speed was about 25-30 MPH, driver was able to control steering but only with force. Light for stability control came on as steering control was lost and was off when van stopped. Engine RPM followed gas pedal lift, and brake apply. The van went onto the gravellecd shoulder of the road during this incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10485210, filed 2012-11, 44,500 miles“This vehicle has had multiple incidents of cutting out and stalling causing loss of steering and brakes, and just before it completely shuts down it will power back up. In april 2011 an operator stated intermittently when making a left hand turn at approx. 10 - 15 MPH with acceleration the traction light comes on and van cuts out for a few seconds like someone shut off the key, it powers most of the way down and then will come back on its own. During this time the steering and brakes are compromised. …”
NHTSA complaint #10485175, filed 2012-11, 11,000 miles“An operator reported in august of 2012 that the engine dies after driving about 1 mile, then restarts. In september 2012 we had one operator document his finding over a two week period, his reports include: 9/14/12 left brake pull, going straight at 50 MPH after about 1 to 2 miles of operation. 9/10/12 front brakes seemed to come on, speed dropped about 15 MPH from 55 MPH, this was within the first 4-5 miles traveled. 9/12/12 van pulled to right, right brake came on while going around a left hand corner , speed dropped 10 - 15 MPH. 9/17/12 brales seemed to come on after 2 - 3 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10485188, filed 2012-11, 47,850 miles“I have been dealing with GM head office and their call ctr for over 1 + years. I have been telling them that there is hesitation at the pedal at acceleration, constant noise from the engine - sounds like a machine gun. They are always telling me that these are vehicle characteristics !!!! I don't believe them! Then they put me on a oil consumption as I was almost out of oil for a 3 year old vehicle with only 40,000kms. They were monitoring this every 1,000 approx. …”
NHTSA complaint #10470603, filed 2012-08Related service bulletins
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- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
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- 11008906Aug 19, 2024This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 18% |
| 2017 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 13% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 7% |
| 2013 | 7 | 32% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 2 | 17% |
| 2010 | 4 | 27% |
| 2008 | 2 | 14% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Express
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Express
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.
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