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.
2011 Chevrolet ExpressProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Express, most often about the service brakes. 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 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Chevrolet Express has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Service brakes
3Power train
2Engine and engine cooling
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Engine
1Electrical system
1Fuel system, diesel
1Steering
1Structure
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2011 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 · 2016 Q2
Fuel system, other
Risk. A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.
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
Fuel system, other
Risk. A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. If a pressure relief device activates with an improperly assembled vent pipe, compressed natural gas may be vented into the passenger compartment.
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
2011 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 service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TO STOP THE BRAKE PEDDLE VIBRATES AND THE CAR SHIFTS FORWARD A LITTLE AND THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A WINDING NOISE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. WHILE DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN, THE VEHICLE AGGRESSIVELY DOWNSHIFTED, THE BRAKE PEDAL INDEPENDENTLY DEPRESSED, AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE HARD UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS OF THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS…
VEHICLE WAS NOTED TO BE LEAKING FLUID WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE BACK DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL NOTED TO BE VERY LOW (JUST ABOVE THE MINIMUM LINE). NOTED THAT WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED BRAKE FLUID LEAKS AT A STEADY AND…
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