repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2010 Chevrolet ExpressProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Express, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-267 the manufacturer reports only 14% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 24, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Chevrolet Express has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine
3Service brakes
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Power train
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Seat belts
1Exterior lighting
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2010 Chevrolet Express recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP.
no report yet
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. THE LOW RESISTANCE SHORT COULD EVENTUALLY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION AFFECTS THE DEFROST SYSTEM WHEN IT IS REQUIRED, IT MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Express year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Express median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Express owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON OCTOBER 23, 2012 AT 3:00 PM THE VAN PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE IN A LEFT TURN, STEERING FIRST TO THE RIGHT AND THEN TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. VAN SPEED WAS ABOUT 25-30 MPH, DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL STEERING BUT ONLY WITH FORCE. LIGHT FOR STABILITY CONTROL CAME ON AS STEERING CONTROL…
AN OPERATOR REPORTED IN AUGUST OF 2012 THAT "THE ENGINE DIES AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 1 MILE, THEN RESTARTS." IN SEPTEMBER 2012 WE HAD ONE OPERATOR DOCUMENT HIS FINDING OVER A TWO WEEK PERIOD, HIS REPORTS INCLUDE: "9/14/12 LEFT BRAKE PULL, GOING STRAIGHT AT 50 MPH AFTER ABOUT 1 TO 2 MILES OF OPERATION."…
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF CUTTING OUT AND STALLING CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES, AND JUST BEFORE IT COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN IT WILL POWER BACK UP. IN APRIL 2011 AN OPERATOR STATED "INTERMITTENTLY WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AT APPROX. 10 - 15 MPH WITH ACCELERATION THE…
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