Every 2011 Chevrolet Express recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 23V247000
Jun 4, 2023Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V247000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V267000
Apr 26, 2018Equipment
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
Full recall details for 18V267000 →Suspension · NHTSA 11V007000
Jun 1, 2011Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle
- Problem
- GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE REAR AXLE CROSS PINS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD FRACTURE AND BECOME DISPLACED WITHIN THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THE PIN SHIFT OUT OF POSITION, IT COULD CREATE AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK.
- Risk
- THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Full recall details for 11V007000 →
2011 Chevrolet Express complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Express, reporting 2 crashes, 3 injuries. Chevrolet has issued at least 1,695 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Service Brakes4
- Fuel/Propulsion System3
- Power Train3
- Air Bags2
- Engine2
- Engine and Engine Cooling2
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (860)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (469)
- Electrical System (455)
- Engine (277)
- Power Train (227)
- Unknown Or Other (189)
Read Chevrolet Express owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Express. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Vehicle broke down with a crank no start condition. Verified no fuel pressure. Diagnostics revealed no continuity between tank fuel pump positive lead at fuel pump relay, and ground.”
2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESSAug 10, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11756037
“MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WHEN I INVESTIGATED I FOUND IT WAS PROBABLY RELATED TO THE FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS.”
2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500Mar 20, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11318814
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A RED LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CARGO VAN. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.”
2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500Dec 27, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10937655
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Chevrolet Express. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 93,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 143,000 in 2024.”
2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESSMar 17, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11725025
“WE DEVELOPED A SIGNIFICANT LEAK IN A REAR BRAKE LINE OF OUR VAN. THE LEAK DID NOT LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL, BUT THE BRAKE RESERVOIR WAS NEARLY EMPTY WHEN I DISCOVERED THE ISSUE. THE LEAK WAS DISCOVERED BASED ON A LARGE SPOT LEFT ON OUR DRIVEWAY UNDER THE VAN.”
2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 1500Jan 31, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11306239
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