Every 2019 Chevrolet Express recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 24V702000
Sep 19, 2024Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway vehicles equipped with optional GM-provided body mounts (RPO BNC). The brake line may have insufficient clearance to the body mounts, which can result in brake line damage that can lead to a brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can result in brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake line as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 5, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242466950.
Full recall details for 24V702000 →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 →Tires · NHTSA 21V115000
Feb 25, 2021Tires
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
- Risk
- Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Full recall details for 21V115000 →Equipment · NHTSA 19V428000
Nov 6, 2019Equipment
- Problem
- Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
- Risk
- The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.
Full recall details for 19V428000 →
2019 Chevrolet Express complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Express, reporting 1 crashes, 2 injuries. Chevrolet has issued at least 765 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
- Power Train4
- Service Brakes2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
- Air Bags1
- Electrical System1
- Steering1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (275)
- Unknown Or Other (248)
- Power Train (178)
- Electrical System (163)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (158)
- Engine (143)
Read Chevrolet Express owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Express. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“The OTA had the interstate lanes bottle necked down. Traffic was trying to merge. The van had already slowed down and moved into the thru lane closest to the median. The van was pushed off the road by a semi into the contrete barrier. The semi clipped the bumper on the front passenger's side.”
2019 CHEVROLET EXPRESSAug 7, 2026 · OK
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11755530
“Fluid leaking from hydraulic power brake booster causing longer braking distance & stiffer steering.”
2019 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500Nov 4, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11697388
“Unable to get a recall remedy vehicle has been undrivable since November . With no ETA on when part will be available.”
2019 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500Jan 30, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11639642
Injury reported
“THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 CHEVROLET EXPRESS VAN. THE CONTACT RENTED THE VEHICLE FROM BUDGET CAR RENTAL ([removed], SEATTLE, WA 98101).”
2019 CHEVROLET EXPRESSJun 20, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11221488
“-Transmission locked - broken output shaft ring gear weld. -Yes its available for inspection. -Vehicle came to complete stop in middle of freeway as if emergency brake was applied unknowingly.”
2019 CHEVROLET EXPRESSMay 8, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11736454
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