Does the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500, the most recent reported on November 5, 2014 (Equipment adaptive/mobility). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by power train (2).

How many 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls and problems

1 recall and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 14V706000 · reported November 5, 2014 · Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply · 34 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
The fix: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system2
Power train2
Service brakes2
Tires2
Air bags1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 14, 2024 · Service brakes · 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the front end of the vehicle was violently shaking and vibrating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The brake rotors and brake…

Apr 19, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system · 150,000 miles
FUEL TANK CORRODES AND LEAKS FUEL ON THE HIGHWAY

Dec 19, 2016 · Electrical system · 128,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.

Jul 28, 2016 · Power train · 300,000 miles
TL* 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…

Jun 13, 2016 · Tires · 81,000 miles
TL* 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…

Express 3500 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	0	17	1	2
2006	1	15	1	1
2007	1	11	1	1
2008	1	11	1	0
2009	2	9	1	0
2010	1	4	0	0

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Questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500, the most recent reported on November 5, 2014 (Equipment adaptive/mobility). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500?: Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by power train (2).
How many 2008 Chevrolet Express 3500 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 14, 2024.