Chevrolet Express 3500 years to avoid
No model year of the Chevrolet Express 3500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Chevrolet Express 3500 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Chevrolet Express 3500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Express 3500 problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system22
- Brakes21
- Tires17
- Electrical14
- Body13
- Steering12
- Engine10
- Seat belts9
- Airbags7
- Transmission6
- Wheels5
- Suspension3
Chevrolet Express 3500 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 2 | Steering | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 2 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 1 | Wheels | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 5 | Fuel system | 150,000 | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | - | 4 | Tires | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 9 | Fuel system | 59,747 | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | - | 11 | Brakes | 81,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2007 | - | 11 | Fuel system | 88,411 | 1 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2006 | - | 15 | Steering | 10,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2005 | - | 17 | Body | 76,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2004 | - | 16 | Brakes | 66,445 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | - | 12 | Electrical | 80,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2002 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 11 | Engine | 47,500 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2000 | - | 4 | Tires | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1999 | - | 4 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 3 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 2 | Brakes | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Chevrolet Express 3500 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Chevrolet Express 3500
What years of the Chevrolet Express 3500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Chevrolet Express 3500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Express 3500?
2012, 2009 and 2007 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 9 and 11).
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Express 3500?
Fuel system, with 22 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (21) and tires (17).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Express 3500 have?
2 recalls between 1997 and 2024. The 2009 model year has the most, with 2.
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