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2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van problems

The most common problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van is body and structure. It has 3.0 times the complaints of a typical Express Cutaway Van model year.

Typical year3.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
181
Worst area
Body

The worst 2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    2
  • Brakes
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    2
  • Brakes
    1

Recalls 1

Electrical system: wiringReported April 6, 2023 · 150,830 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
Risk
An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.

Recall number 23V247000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van 181

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 6, 2016 · Body · 35,500 miles · FL

The paint is peeling off in sheets on the hood of my vehicle, directly over the engine.

Filed Dec 21, 2011 · Brakes · 24,926 miles · PA · crash · 2 injuries

This is a 2008 chevrolet 3500 cutaway school bus with 24,926 miles on. The driver was coming to a stop traveling approximately 15 MPH. He applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The bus then rear ended a another van which then hit the rear of a postal truck. The drivers of the two other vehicles were taken away by ambulance complaining of back injuries. The bus was examined at the scene of the accident by two penndot class 7 inspection mechanics verifying that the brake pedal went to the floor. The tow truck driver (third party tower) also checked the brakes and opened the master cylinder to see if the fluid was down or empty and stated that it was full. The bus was towed to our garage where we moved the bus and then had a brake pedal. There were two lights on the dash, the ABS light and the "brake light" (pictures taken). We read the codes (obd ii) and had c0035 - left front wheel sensor circuit malfunction, and c0040 - left front wheel speed sensor circuit malfunction (pictures taken). The bus was driven around and did have brakes. This same bus was at the local chevrolet dealer november 09,2010 to have both front ABS sensors replaced (dealer work order available). It was taken to the dealer because of continued complaints of the brakes failing to stop the bus. As the drivers described the problem - " it was like trying to stop on ice". The sensors were replaced and the bus was put back in service. This is a very unsafe condition, particularly since this is a school bus!

Filed Oct 24, 2008 · Body · 150,000 miles · NC

Van has always been used for residential electrical work. Nothing has ever been hung on the side doors, however, the hinges are sagging to the point that the doors are overlapping and are nearly unusable. We know of another chevy express van that is doing the same thing.

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Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van, 3.0 times a typical Express Cutaway Van model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van?

Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van have?

1 recall, covering electrical system.

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