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.
2013 Chevrolet ExpressProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Express, most often about the engine. It is covered by 8 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 October 25, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: 2000chevymontecarlo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Chevrolet Express has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Engine
6Service brakes
5Electrical system
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility/wiper
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Power train
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2013 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 · 2017 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Show 4 more recalls
no report yet
Fuel system, other
Risk. A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If the wires become lodged in the seat riser mechanism, they may become severed and potentially short circuit.
no report yet
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the ignition key is removed while the vehicle is still on and/or the vehicle is not in Park, the vehicle may rollaway and the unintended movement of the…
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position.
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
2013 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.
THIS VEHICLE WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS REMOVED. THIS POSES A GREAT RISK TO ANY PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE AS IT CAN BE MOVED WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE REMAINS FULLY POWERED WITH THE KEY REMOVED.
VEHICLE GOES INTO ENGINE REDUCED SPEED AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND SERVICE STABILI TRACK WARNING LIGHTS TURN ON. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM STARTING A WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED MY VAN AND WAS "REPAIRED" ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM KEEPS REOCCURRING. THE INCIDENTS HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AND…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A WARNING LIGHT THAT RANDOMLY FLASHED, INDICATING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED MORE THAN ONCE. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO A DEALER, BUT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE TOOLS TO PROVIDE…
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