Chevrolet G1500 problems
The Chevrolet Express (also known as the GMC Savana) is a series of full-size vans produced by General Motors since 1996. The successor to the Chevrolet G-series van, the Express is produced in passenger and cargo variants. Alongside the standard van body, the line is offered as a cutaway van chassis; the latter vehicle is a chassis cab variant developed for commercial-grade applications, including ambulances, buses, motorhomes, and small trucks.
In production for a single generation since 1995, over 2.5 million examples of the Express and the Savana have been produced. One of the longest-produced designs in American automotive history, the Express/Savana are rivaled only by the Jeep Wagoneer and Dodge Ram Van for longevity.
Since 1995, General Motors has assembled the Express and Savana at its Wentzville Assembly facility (Wentzville, Missouri). Also, since 2017, GM has sourced commercial cutaway-chassis production from Navistar through its Springfield Assembly Plant (Springfield, Ohio).
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Common Chevrolet G1500 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of Chevrolet Express 1500 vehicles, here are some common problems:
- Electrical System Wiring: A safety recall for certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway vehicles highlighted problems with the wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. If the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, it can corrode and overheat, posing a fire risk. General Motors issued a recall to properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits to prevent this issue.
- Interior Light Failures: Some owners have experienced issues with interior lights failing, including dash lights, radio lights, window/lock buttons, and control panel lights burning out. This can affect visibility and convenience within the vehicle, impacting the overall quality of the driving experience.
- Mechanical Issues: While specific mechanical problems vary, owners have mentioned minor repairs like brakes, belts, and other routine maintenance. Despite these issues, many have highlighted the vehicle's reliability and durability, with some reporting high mileage and longevity without major mechanical failures.
These common problems reported by Chevrolet Express 1500 owners highlight a range of issues from mechanical concerns to electrical and interior problems. Addressing these issues promptly and ensuring regular maintenance can help maintain the performance and longevity of these vehicles.
Are Chevy Express vans reliable?
The Chevrolet Express 1500 Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 9th out of 21 for commercial vans. The average annual repair cost is $963 which means it has poor ownership costs.
What is the recall on the Chevy van?
Recall # N202325160 Date: 03/18/2021 Recall: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with 6.6L gasoline engines. The positive battery cable terminals may contact a fuse block assembly attachment post and cause an electrical short circuit.
What was the last year for Chevy van?
2025-2026
In February 2024, GM abandoned its plans to produce an electric full-size van; the status of the GMT620 redesign is also unknown, leaving the model line without a replacement beyond the 2025-2026 model year.
Did Chevy make a Duramax van?
A new, exclusive 3500 passenger van model with the new Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Chevrolet G1500 years
We have researched Chevrolet problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Chevrolet G1500 cars and compiled the top 3 most problematic Chevrolet G1500 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Chevrolet G1500 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Chevrolet G1500 years
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Chevrolet G1500 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Chevrolet G1500 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Steering problems
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Chevrolet G1500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 4 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Chevrolet G1500 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Chevrolet G1500 vehicles.
List of Chevrolet G1500 complaints
Chevrolet G1500 2008
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-07
- Date Complaint: 2018-07-26
- VIN: 3GCEC13C68G
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: DASH CRACKING. STARTED NOTICING ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO AND IN REALLY CRATERING FAST.
Chevrolet G1500 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-10
- Date Complaint: 2009-06-03
- VIN: 2GCEK13TX61
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET G1500. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE STEERING BECAME LOOSE WHEN MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND BEARINGS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED TO CALL NHTSA AND FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000. UPDATED 07/01/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WOULD GET SLACK IN IT AND A NOISE WOULD BE PRESENT EVERY 3,000 TO 4,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP TIGHTENED AND GREASED IT, BUT THE PROBLEM WOULD EVENTUALLY RETURN. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE IDLER ARMS, PITMAN ARMS AND SEALS. THE SUN ROOF GLASS TRACK WAS CRACKING, THE EXHAUST WAS LEAKING, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING, THE DRIVESHAFT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 07/02/09.*JB
Chevrolet G1500 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2008-12-09
- Date Complaint: 2008-12-09
- VIN: 1GCEC19T95Z
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY CLUSTER GAUGE (SPEEDOMETER) ON MY 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO IS GOING CRAZY AND IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE NOT KNOWING WHAT SPEED YOU ARE GOING. *TR
Chevrolet G1500 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-12
- Date Complaint: 2007-10-22
- VIN: 1GBFG15T751
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 EXPRESS G1500. WHILE TAKING THE VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE FOR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE BACK TO CHEVROLET AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWO MORE TIMES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR TO HAVE THE TIE RODS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE 20 INCH TIRES ON HER VEHICLE WERE OVERSIZED AND CAUSED THE TIE RODS TO FAIL. AS A RESULT, THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE TIE RODS AFTER THE THIRD REPAIR. THE TIRES ARE THE ORIGINAL TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,709 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000. RECEIVED 12/12/07 64200. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A JERK IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN VAN IS MOTION OR SLOWING DOWN. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Recalls Chevrolet G1500
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the Chevrolet G1500.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Chevrolet G1500 2005
- Report Received Date: 2007-12-17
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: WHEELS:HUB
- Summary: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
- Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
- Model: Chevrolet G1500 2006
- Report Received Date: 2007-12-17
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: WHEELS:HUB
- Summary: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
- Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
- Model: Chevrolet G1500 2008
- Report Received Date: 2007-12-17
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: WHEELS:HUB
- Summary: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
- Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
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