THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF IN SHEETS ON THE HOOD OF MY VEHICLE, DIRECTLY OVER THE ENGINE.
2008 Chevrolet Express body problems
moderate 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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. *TR
THE WHITE FACTORY PAINT IS CHIPPING OFF ON SEVERAL PARTS OF THE VEHICLE, EXPOSING THE PRIMED SHEET METAL. THERE WAS NO REPAINT DONE ON THIS VEHICLE BEFORE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND TAKEN CARE OF REGULARLY AS RECOMMENDED BY GM. THE DEFECT IS A 100% FACTORY PROBLEM IN THE PAINT SHOP. IT APPEARS THAT THE PAINT DOES NOT ADHERE TO THE PRIMER. *TR
THE SIDE DOORS ON BOTH SIDES VERY HARD TO OPEN BECAUSE YOU CANNOT GREASE THEM, THE SUNROOF LEAKS ,BACK REAR DOORS HANDLES STOP WORKING, TOOK THESE PROBLEMS SEVERAL TIMES TO BE ADDRESS AND PAID FOR SOME OF THE WORK TO BE DONE TO NO AVAIL STILL HAVE THE PROBLEMS, I HAVE A SON THAT'S DISABLE AND ITS VERY DANGEROUS IF SOMETHING HAPPENS AND WE CANNOT GET HIM OUT THE DOORS, PLUS THE SUNROOF LEAKS SO BAD…
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Express?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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