2017 Chevrolet Express: problems, recalls and reliability
6 recalls and 20 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes; the 2015 and 2019 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2024
“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2024
“ABS Module Blown. Van's ABS goes off when not needed. Pulls to the right. Part Number 84055065 needed. no replacement available.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Mar 2024
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“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2024
“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2023
“Service airbag, service traction control and service stabilitrac pop up on the driver information center screen randomly and go away randomly. I have noticed the airbag warning happens more frequently when the roads are wet. Vehicle was just at dealer for service and they couldn't find the problem. *tr”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · May 2020
“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, Hanes Chevrolet Company (11075 E. Main St, South Webster, OH 45682) where it was diagnosed and determined that there was internal corrosion, and that the ABS pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 11,856.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2019
“My employer has three on a lease with bad master cylinder rear section proportioning valve not allowing cold driving rear brakes unless pumping brake pedal hard.”Owner report · Service Brakes · May 2019
“ABS warning light randomly illuminates, you can stop, then restart the engine, and it will sometimes go out. Cruise control randomly will not work”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet express g-3500. While operating the vehicle, the tail lights and daytime running lamps on both the passenger and driver sides would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to chevrolet of wayzata (16200 wayzata blvd, wayzata, mn) where the lights were replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the cause of the failure was due to a faulty fuse box. The fuse box was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000. VIN is invalid.*cw*jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 6 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Remedy: 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.
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."
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2017 Chevrolet Express reliable?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 2017 Chevrolet Express. The most complained-about area is service brakes.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Express have open recalls?
6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.