25 of the 856 complaints filed about the Chevrolet Express are about the lighting — 3% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2002.
25
Complaints
3%
Share of all complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This driver did not use or did not have brake lights on when I was driving behind them today. Luckily I realized it soon and gave them extra distance.
NHTSA complaint #11748771 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear passenger side wheel locked without warning. The vehicle was taken to the nearest service station where the rear brakes were replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS system module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact stated that six months later the failure recurred. No warning lights was illuminated. The contact then stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he then depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle however, after the accelerator pedal was depressed, he noticed a substantial drag and failed to accelerate. The dealer was notified of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11536554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that while driving, the front passenger’s side tire started to wobble. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving, the headlights failed to operate without engaging the lever. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the bulbs were replaced; however, the high-beam headlights failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11487063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
LIGHT SWITCH IS MALFUNCTIONING, I REPLACED IT APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS AGO AND I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. I THINK IT'S A MANUFACTURES DEFAULTS.
NHTSA complaint #11298123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* 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.*CW
NHTSA complaint #11271082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
LAST MONTH THE RIGHT SIDE REAR BRAKE LITE AND BLINKER DID NOT WORK AND THIS MONTH THE DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LITE DOESN"T WORK . THEY REPLACED THE MAIN COMPUTER BCM LAST MONTH ,WAITING TO SEE WHAT THEY DO THIS TIME. BOTH TIMES I WAS ON THE HWY DRIVING
NHTSA complaint #11046299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE BRAKES ON MY VEHICLE WERE INSPECTED AT HOMEWOOD CHEVROLET IN ILLINOIS AND THEY DID NOT NEED PADS OR ANYTHING, HOWEVER, THE BRAKES BRAKES RELEASE ON THEIR OWN WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING. THERE WAS A HYDRAULIC RECALL AND I NEVER RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION..THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY CAR ALSO KEEP BURNING OUT WITHIN WEEKS OF HAVING THEM CHANGED. THE VEHICLE HAS SOME SUSPENSION ISSUE AS WELL. THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL FOR THAT WHICH I RECEIVED NO NOTICE FOR.I HAVE NOT MOVED SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10667416 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS VAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AND CAME ACROSS A DARK ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS AND WHEN THEY WERE TURNED ON, THEY CAUSED ALL OF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS TO FAIL. THE CONTACT TURNED THE HEADLIGHTS ON AND OFF, BUT THE HIGH BEAMS NO LONGER WORKED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT BOTH LIGHT BULBS FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE FAILURE SINCE THEY WERE ABLE TO USE THE LOW BEAMS. THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS AND HIGH BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WERE IDENTICAL AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN BOTH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 37405.
NHTSA complaint #10368483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WITHOUT WARNING ALL HEADLAMPS WENT OUT DRL,LOW BEAMS AND HIGH BEAMS. ALL OTHER LIGHTS WORKED OK. NOT FUN AT NIGHT TO HAVE OCCUR.
NHTSA complaint #10355692 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MOSTLY I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THAT MANY OF THE NEWER CARS (AMERICAN MADE) NO LONGER ARE USING YELLOW TURN SIGNALS AT THE REAR OF THE CARS. WHY IS THIS?
NHTSA complaint #10255815 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DOES NOT LIGHT AT THE SAME TIME. THEY OPERATE LIKE A CAROUSEL. WHEN THE LIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON ONLY THE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES.
NHTSA complaint #10173187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
TAIL LIGHTS LIGHT BULBS HAVE TO BE CHANGE EVRY WEEK OR EVERY OTHER WEEK.
NHTSA complaint #10152905 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
TAIL LIGHT SOCKET FAILURE, NEW SOCKETS ARE GOING TO BE INSTALLED.
NHTSA complaint #10136757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
THE GROUND WIRE ON THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET COMES LOOSE. WHEN THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE OFF THIS CAUSES THE BRAKE LIGHT TO VERY DIM. WHEN THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE ON THERE ARE NO BREAK LIIGHTS. THIS HAS BEEN OBSERVED ON MANY VANS ON THE STREET.
NHTSA complaint #10127830 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
1 AFTER 70000 MILES, THE GROUND CONNECTION IN THE BRAKE LIGHT/TAILLIGHT SOCKET BECOMES OXIDIZED FROM HEATING UP. 2. THE BRAKE LIGHTS QUIT WORKING. 3. I REMOVED A PLASTIC CLIP FROM THE BULB SOCKET AND ALLOWED THE GROUND WIRE TO ACQUIRE A NEW CONNECTION. 2002 CHEV EXPRESS VANPOOL VANS AT HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH.
NHTSA complaint #10116592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES BRAKE LIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PARTS FAILED TO COME ON. CONSUMER REPLACED THE FUSE AND BULBS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10091933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES BRAKE LIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PARTS FAILED TO COME ON. CONSUMER REPLACED THE FUSE AND BULBS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10091933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. WITHIN SECONDS THE CABIN WAS IN SMOKE, THEN FLAMES. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE CONSUMER THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VAN. CONSUMER FELT IT WAS DUE TO THE REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP SOCKET, RECALL 03V217000, BUT WAS NOT SURE. THE VAN WILL BE INSPECTED BY A CHEVROLET INSPECTOR.
NHTSA complaint #10055464 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON TAIL LIGHTS FUSE BLOWS OUT INTERMITTENTLY.
NHTSA complaint #10034504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON TAIL LIGHTS FUSE BLOWS OUT INTERMITTENTLY.
NHTSA complaint #10034504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.