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2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500.

2
recalls
9
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2009 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.

Equipment: appliance, air conditioner

NHTSA campaign 09V456000 · reported November 19, 2009 · CUES, INC. · 269 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Cues, INC. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
The risk
This defect could result in a fire.
The fix
Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall began on january 5, 2010. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Feb 14, 2017 · Structure · 92,000 miles

EXTERIOR PAINT PEELS & FLAKES OFF IN SHEETS AS OF NOT ADHERING TO THE METAL. PEELS OFF BOTH WHILE DRIVING & WHEN PARKED. FLAKING OF PAINT IS CONTINUOUS.

Oct 27, 2015 · Vehicle speed control · 123,000 miles · crash reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE ENGINE WAS ON; HOWEVER, THE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN THE PARK POSITION WITH NO DRIVER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE…

Sep 1, 2015 · Air bags · 59,747 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROLL OVER SENSOR BECAME INOPERABLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…

Jul 29, 2015 · Unknown or other · 59,747 miles

I TOOK THE VAN IN TO A DEALER TO FIND OUT WHY THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. AFTER PAYING $60.00 FOR A DIAGNOSTICS CHECK, (WHICH I STILL DON'T LIKE) THEY TOLD ME THE ROLLOVER SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A CRIMINAL $700.00 WHICH I WILL NOT PAY. SOUNDS LIKE A GM ISSUE TO ME SO I CALLED THE HOT LINE AND A WEEK LATER…

Jun 22, 2014 · Tires · 14,000 miles

VEHICLE WAS SHAKING. TOOK TO […] INC.IN SYRACUSE, NY FOR ALIGNMENT. WAS TOLD VEHICLE WAS IN ALIGNMENT. WAS TOLD THAT THE STEEL BELTS IN THE TIRES WERE BAD DUE TO TIRES BULGING ON THE OUTSIDE AND INDENTED IN THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TIRE ROTATION. ALL 6 TIRES ARE EFFECTED. THE WORSE TIRE PASSENGER…

Express 3500 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2006 11511
2007 11111
2008 11110
2009 2910
2010 1400
2012 0500

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Questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is tires (2 complaints), followed by air bags (1).
How many 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 9 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 February 14, 2017.