repaired · 2023 Q1
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Park outsideRisk. A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2021 Chevrolet ExpressProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet Express, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-115 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: 2000chevymontecarlo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Chevrolet Express has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 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 · 2022 Q4
Tires
Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
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
2021 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 air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Was involved in a crash. Hit a concrete divider going 60+ mph hit the driver front side head on & none of the airbags deployed.
Vehicle Caught Fire while driving on the highway. This is the third Chevy express 2021 that caught fire in last three months. [VIN] - 2021 Chevy Express 3500 - Date of Fire - July 6th 2026 [VIN] - 2022 Chevy Express 3500 - Date Of Fire - April 16th 2026 [VIN] - 2021 Chevy Express 3500 - Date Of…
Vehicle Caught Fire while driving on the highway. This is the third Chevy express 2021 that caught fire in last three months. [XXX] - 2021 Chevy Express 3500 - Date of Fire - July 6th 2026 [XXX] - 2022 Chevy Express 3500 - Date Of Fire - April 16th 2026 [XXX] - 2021 Chevy Express 3500 - Date Of…
Own a 2021 Express?
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