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.
2012 Chevrolet ExpressProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Express, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 6 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 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Chevrolet Express has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Service brakes
3Electrical system
2Steering1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Structure
1Suspension
1Seat belts
1Engine
1Forward collision avoidance
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2012 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 2 more recalls
no report yet
Gear box: shaft pitman
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIR BAG WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
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
2012 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.
ABS Valve Body / Pump Harness chafed through brake hydraulic line near transmission crossmember. This resulted in a hydraulic leak and loss of brake pedal feel / partial loss of brakes. Fortunately failure occurred in the driveway--I had 4500 Lbs of sailboat trailer hitched to the van and was about…
I MANAGE A FLEET OF 53 SCHOOL BUSES, MODEL YEARS RANGING FROM 2008 TO 2015. I HAVE NOTICED A TREND WITH THE HYDRO BOOSTERS AND MASTER CYLINDERS, THEY TEND TO LEAK INTERNALLY ON THESE GM VEHICLES SOME HAVE BEGUN TO LEAK AS EARLY AS 30,000 MILES. I EXPECT TO HAVE TO REPLACE ALL OF THESE COMPONENTS,…
PARKING BRAKE CABLE FOUND RUBBING ON THE HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE LINE, FORWARD OF THE REAR AXLE ON DRIVERS SIDE OF CHASSIS. WEAR IS EVIDENT ON HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE LINE AND PARKING CABLE, ALONG WITH COMPONENT PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS STUCK UNDER. *TR
Own a 2012 Express?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.