2017 Chevrolet Express problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (9) · Air Bags (2) · Visibility (1)
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Safety recalls (6)
Equipment 2019-06-11 · campaign 19V428000 · 325 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Visibility:glass, Side/Rear 2019-05-23 · campaign 19V387000 · 1,159 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. One or both of the rear-quarter windows may be tempered glass instead of laminated glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass windows with laminated glass windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192218960.
Electrical System 2018-09-21 · campaign 18V655000 · 30,448 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (CCM). If the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, components within the CCM may overheat.
Risk: If the CCM overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the CCM to remove the fire risk, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. 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 18299.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2018-05-03 · campaign 18V295000 · 207,483 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
Risk: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. 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 18155.
Equipment 2018-04-26 · campaign 18V267000 · 6,154 vehicles
Defect: 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,
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.
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices 2016-09-29 · campaign 16V700000 · 40 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express manufactured September 25, 2015, to August 22, 2016, and 2016 GMC Savana cargo and cutaway vans manufactured January 28, 2016, to May 18, 2016. The affected vehicles were manufactured without an inside rearview mirror and with a right-hand convex exterior review mirror. These vehicles are required to have either an inside rearview mirror or both left and right-hand flat exterior rearview mirrors. Thus, these v
Risk: If the driver does not have a clear unobstructed view to the back of the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will instal a right-hand flat rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. 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 16036.
Service bulletins (1,183)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-21 · PIP5700H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-04 · PIT6247B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates direction to find information at www.gmupfitter.com for police and special service vehicles.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,183 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-20 · Air Bags“airbags, completely available to be inspected at any time, passenger was struck by the airbags, has yet to be brought to a dealer…”
2024-09-09 · Service Brakes“the abs/traction control system has malfunctioned 3 separate times since purchase of the vehicle in 2017. the indicated fault is code c0110-04, pump motor circuit open. this fault has required the replacement of the brake control computer (gm part# 19435407) and the hydraulic control module (gm part# 25879231). the first malfunction occurred in oct…”
2024-04-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 136,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet express. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the abs inadvertently engaged, and the vehicle pulled to the left side. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the electronic brake control module assembly needed to be repaired. the vehicle …”
2024-04-01 · Service Brakes“vehicles abs went off while slowing to stop sign. repair needed abs module part number 84055065. no part available through gm. pulled vehicle from road as its super unsafe.…”
2024-04-01 · Service Brakes“vehicle nearly went off road from abs prematurely activating. abs module needed. part number 84055065 unavailable through gm. parked van as it is too dangerous to drive.…”
2024-04-01 · Service Brakes“part number 84055065 the abs module is defective and can not replace.…”
2024-04-01 · Service Brakes“abs module blown. van's abs goes off when not needed. pulls to the right. part number 84055065 needed. no replacement available.…”
2024-02-23 · Service Brakes“the abs lights began coming on and off in april of 2023. my certified mechanic checked codes and found no specific trouble from the available code information. the abs lights eventually stayed on by november of 2023. through more investigation, my mechanic determined that the abs module- c 84055066 and abs pump assembly- c 25879231 had ceased to fu…”
2024-01-11 · Service Brakes“this module has now failed three times and chevrolet has had this vehicle in one of their dealership lots since 10/5/2023 with no resolution and they've stopped communication with us.…”
2023-08-29 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light · 11,856 mi“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet express. the contact stated that the abs and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the abs pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired under warranty, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to another local dealer, hane…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.