Have a 2012 chevrolet cut away van for a school bus use. Started leaking gasoline out of the pressure side line on the furl module. Had to have towed to chevy dealer for repairs. They had to remove fuel tank to make repairs . They replaced fuel module in the tank. The cost of repairs was 1166.41$.
The worst 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system3
- Lights1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system3
- Lights1
- Seat belts1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 374
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
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- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced...
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- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle...
2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8L 8‑cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 |
| 6.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 10 | 14-15 | 12 |
What 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The van is a 2012 cut away school bus. On 1-20-2018 developed a gasoline leak on the vent side of the fuel module on top of the fuel tank.took to chevy dealer for repairs. They replaced the fuel module inthe tank. They had to remove the tank to perform repairs. At a cost of 1188.39$.
Have 2 2012 chevy cut away van school buses with the fuel pump module start leaking. 1 leaked on the pressure line,the other on the vent line. Both buses have less than 150000 miles.
Vehicle had no running lights. Checked bulbs and fuses ok .van went to chevy dealer was charged 100.00 checkout fee. The dealer found no ground from bcm . They told me it would be 752 55 to this point for them to run an auxiliary circuit to fix or it would cost 1200.00 -1500.00 to find the problem and repair. I went with the cheaper option. I do believe no running lights on a vehicle would qualify as a safety concern.
Driver's setabelt locks up, preventing the belt from being drawn off the reel. This prevents the driver from using the seat belt. The issue occurs while the van is parked and stationary, repeated attempts to give slack on the reel and extend it are unsuccessful. This is the third chevrolet express van my company owns that has experienced this problem.
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Questions about the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500
Is the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500, fewer than a typical Express 3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 3 complaints. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 get?
Official estimates for the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 range from 12 to 13 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.8L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 11 city and 17 highway.
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