2017 Chevrolet Express Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,014miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Chevrolet Express, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,014 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Tl- the contact sent the complaint via email to be used: on 5/08/19 after several complaints from our driver that the electrical system in our 2017 Express chevy shutdown when hitting a bump or slamming the driver door we decided it was time to get it checked out van was not purchased from auto nation chevy in lake worth fl,this dealer was not able to locate a problem the same described problem continued to persist,we decided to bring the van to the dealer from whom it was purchased schumacher chevy in north palm beach 05/13/19,upon keeping the vehicle for +/- a week this dealer concluded…”
NHTSA complaint #11268920, filed 2019-10, 18,029 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Express g-3500. While operating the vehicle, the tail lights and daytime running lamps on both the passenger and driver sides would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to Chevrolet of wayzata (16200 wayzata blvd, wayzata, mn) where the lights were replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the cause of the failure was due to a faulty fuse box. The fuse box was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000. Vin is invalid.”
NHTSA complaint #11271082, filed 2019-10, 18,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V655000Sep 21, 2018General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module…Covers: Chevrolet Express 2016–2018, GMC Savana 2016–2018
Related service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 18% |
| 2019 | 1 | 13% |
| 2018 | 4 | 36% |
| 2017 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 25% |
| 2014 | 3 | 21% |
| 2013 | 5 | 23% |
| 2012 | 3 | 23% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 2 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 11% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 4 | 17% |
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 10 | 17% |
| 2002 | 9 | 16% |
| 2001 | 6 | 13% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 10% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Express
13 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology