2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500.

20072009
Complaints
12
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Electrical Faults

#22 complaints

Brakes

#31 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500.

Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Valve
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~34 vehicles.

14V706000Equipment Adaptive/mobility
~34 affected

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 January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

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2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 has 12 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Brakes (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 34 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Express 3500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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