2014 Chevrolet ExpressProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Express, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-267 the manufacturer reports only 14% of affected cars repaired.

2014 Chevrolet Express

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Chevrolet Express has problems

14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags40
Fuel/propulsion system30
Electrical system30
Visibility20
Engine10
Fuel system, other10
Power train10
Seat belts10
Service brakes10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2014 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.

52%repaired · 2019 Q4

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Recall 18V-295 · May 3, 2018 · 207,483 vehicles · 107,281 repaired

Risk. High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

14%repaired · 2019 Q3

Equipment

Recall 18V-267 · Apr 26, 2018 · 6,154 vehicles · 844 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2017 Q3

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Recall 16V-184 · Apr 1, 2016 · 321 vehicles · 172 repaired

Risk. Without a TPMS, the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under inflated.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2017 Q1

Other: labels

Recall 13V-544 · Oct 30, 2015 · 1,808 vehicles · 1,798 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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85%repaired · 2016 Q2

Electrical system

Recall 14V-614 · Oct 1, 2014 · 106,307 vehicles · 90,029 repaired

Risk. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2016 Q2

Fuel system, other

Recall 14V-500 · Aug 13, 2014 · 3,345 vehicles · 3,094 repaired

Risk. A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2015 Q3

Air bags: frontal

Recall 14V-117 · Mar 17, 2014 · 303,013 vehicles · 266,163 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2014 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

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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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In owners' words

What Express owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My worry is the airbag. Is it a Takata airbag? From my understanding these airbags are dangerous. So is there a recall to have them fixed. And if so, can I take it to my local chevy dealer.
Complaint 11717506 · Feb 12, 2026
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GRAND PRIZE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (LOCATED AT 32 RTE 304, NANUET, NY 10954, [PHONE]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED AND…
Complaint 11255086 · Sep 12, 2019 · 77,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. WHILE THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR TURNED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOBSON CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (655 W SOUTHVIEW DR, MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151, [PHONE]), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE…
Complaint 11105141 · Jul 2, 2018 · 55,241 miles

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