How many open recalls are there on the 2008 Chevrolet Express?

There are 10 active NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the 2008 Chevrolet Express.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy any safety recall at no cost to the owner, regardless of warranty status, mileage, or whether you are the original owner. The dealership performs the work and bills the manufacturer. You should never pay out of pocket for a recall repair.

How do I check if a specific recall has been performed on my Chevrolet?

Run your VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or use the VIN decoder at the top of this page. The federal system shows the completion status of every safety recall on your specific vehicle, including campaigns the original owner may have addressed before you bought it.

How long do I have to claim a recall repair?

Most safety recalls have no expiration date — manufacturers must honor them indefinitely. A small subset of voluntary service campaigns and "customer satisfaction programs" do expire, typically 7-10 years from issue date. The campaigns listed on this page are full safety recalls; if your vehicle is covered, you can claim the repair at any time.

What if my dealer says they can't fix the recall?

Two situations: (1) parts shortage — manufacturers sometimes issue recalls before remedy parts are available; you may have to wait, but the dealer should give you a written acknowledgment that your vehicle is on the list. (2) Dealer error — if the dealer claims your VIN doesn't qualify when NHTSA's system says it does, escalate to NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline (1-888-327-4236). NHTSA can compel the manufacturer to honor the campaign.

When was the most recent recall on this vehicle issued?

The most recent recall in our records was campaign 08V340000, dated 2008-07-28. The oldest active campaign on file dates to 2009-07-06.

ProblemsByVin Recalls / 2008-CHEVROLET-EXPRESS

10 active campaigns

2008 Chevrolet Express recalls

Every active NHTSA recall campaign for this vehicle, ranked by severity. Each entry shows the consequence if left unfixed and the manufacturer's prescribed remedy.

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Recall timeline

When were recalls issued for the 2008 Chevrolet Express? Recalls span 2008 to 2012. No new campaigns in over five years — issues appear settled.

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severe NHTSA 12V169000 April 17, 2012

Main mobility is recalling certain conversion vans built on model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet express, 2009 GMC savana, and 2010 Ford transit connect chassis, and fitted with certain braun wheelchair lifts

A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Fix: Main mobility is working with braun to notify owners, and braun dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Main mobility has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

severe NHTSA 10V205000 May 13, 2010

Main mobility is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on Chevrolet express and GMC savana chassis from october 2007 through may 2010 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts

When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.

Fix: Main mobility will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

severe NHTSA 09V456000 November 19, 2009

CUES, INC

This defect could result in a fire.

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.

severe NHTSA 09V272000 July 6, 2009

Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 Chevrolet express and GMC savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Fix: Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

severe NHTSA 09V270000 July 6, 2009

Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 Chevrolet express and GMC savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Fix: Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

severe NHTSA 08V569000 October 24, 2008

Cummings is recalling 42 my 2006-2008 Ford e150, e350, Chevrolet express, my 2006 Ford e250, GMC savanna, Dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Fix: Cummings is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or cummings at 1-763-498-7887.

severe NHTSA 08V568000 October 24, 2008

Cummings is recalling 42 my 2006-2008 Ford e150, e350, Chevrolet express, my 2006 Ford e250, GMC savanna, Dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Fix: Cummings is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or cummings at 1-763-498-7887.

severe NHTSA 08V340000 July 28, 2008

Gm is recalling 151 my 2008 Chevrolet express and GMC savana vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD)

If the vehicle is parked on an incline or bumped, it may roll and strike a person, object, or another vehicle without warning, and cause personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the transfer case date code and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

severe NHTSA 08V315000 July 14, 2008

Gm is recalling 567 my 2008 Chevrolet express and GMC savana cutaway vehicles with a 139" wheel base

If the frame rail is wider than specification, over time it may contact the fuel tank housing, resulting in a possible fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the clearance between the frame rail and fuel tank housing and will rework the frame rail if necessary free of charge. The recall began on july 30, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-966-9463, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

severe NHTSA 08V313000 July 11, 2008

Gm is recalling 2,481 my 2008 Chevrolet express and GMC savana g-cutaway fleet van equipped with a 6

The vehicle may be stranded on or near a highway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the transmission and engine control modules free of charge. The recall began on or about july 30, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

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Recall data sourced from the NHTSA recallsByVehicle public API. Each campaign number above links to the official federal record; you can also verify the full recall history at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Chevrolet/Express. Campaign numbers, consequences, and remedies are reproduced from the official record. Manufacturers are required to provide the remedy free of charge for safety recalls — contact your nearest dealer with the campaign number to schedule the repair.