Chevrolet Express 2012
Model Express made in 2012 by Chevrolet got 4 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 24 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningair bags, steering.
Model 2012
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
11V543000 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | from 06/02/2011 to 10/17/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 1798 | 11/29/2011 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 11/08/2011 | 11/10/2011 | 571 | 208 | |||||
Defect Summary | Gm is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles manufactured from june 2, 2011, through october 17, 2011. the second stage of the dual-stage air bag will not inflate in a severe frontal impact. accordingly, the air bags fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety no. 208, occupant crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | An improperly deployed air bag will increase the risk of injury to the occupant. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a new front passenger air bag free of charge. the safety recall began on november 29, 2011. owners may contact gmc at 1-800-462-8782 or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Gm's recall campaign number is 11302.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
12V112000 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | from 01/27/2012 to 02/27/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 6159 | 04/04/2012 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 03/22/2012 | 03/22/2012 | |||||||
Defect Summary | General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet express and suburban vehicles, and gmc savana and yukon xl heavy duty vehicles. the steering gear pitman shaft may not have been adequately hardened and could fracture. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, a loss of steering could result, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear and, if necessary, replace the steering gear pitman shaft. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on april 4, 2012. | |||||||||||||||
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Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
PI0639A | 03/01/2012 | 10043887 | Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
PI-0759 | 07/01/2012 | 10045519 | Gm-express/silverado/savana/sierra: due to poor connections and intermittent condition of map sensor connector wiring harness terminal crimps, trucks have a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and reduced engine power display me | 09/10/2012 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
PI-0845 | 10/01/2012 | 10047820 | Gmc/chevrolet: there may be an accumulation of diesel particulate filter soot level found when a diagnostic system check is performed and may be caused by engine control module (ecm) with a reduced engine power message. model 2011-2013 | 12/07/2012 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
PI-0759 | 07/01/2012 | 10045519 | Gm-express/silverado/savana/sierra: due to poor connections and intermittent condition of map sensor connector wiring harness terminal crimps, trucks have a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and reduced engine power display me | 09/10/2012 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
PIE-0201 | 01/01/2012 | 10043485 | Chevrolet/gmc: when hvac system is turned on , there is no air flow and the blower motor is inoperative. *pe | 04/04/2012 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
PIT-5122C | 08/02/2012 | 10044879 | General motors: service stability message low power brake light and cruise control operation- dtc c0161 and/or c0277. new for the 2012 models is a dual brake pedal position (bpp) sensor (two sensors in one). the dual bpp replaces the old st | 08/02/2012 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
PIP4949B | 04/01/2012 | 10044240 | Gm: duramax diesel hard start, no start, or dtc p0087 injection pump replacement. normal si diagnostics may be inconclusive or lead to a fuel injection pump replacement. *js | 05/23/2012 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
PI-0802 | 09/01/2012 | 10047240 | Chevrolet/gmc: malfunction indicator lamp regarding fuel gauge registering empty or inoperative after half a tank of fuel and will be corrected with new compress natural gas (cng) module. model 2012 express, savana. *pe | 11/19/2012 | |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||||
PI-0585 | 10/01/2011 | 10042289 | Chevrolet/gmc: bulletin providing information regarding availability of front side door latch/lock as a separate part. *pe | 12/05/2011 | |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
PI-0585 | 10/01/2011 | 10042289 | Chevrolet/gmc: bulletin providing information regarding availability of front side door latch/lock as a separate part. *pe | 12/05/2011 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
PIP-5031 | 06/01/2012 | 10045063 | Gmc/chevrolet: some trucks, equipped with automatic transmission 4l60e, may experience slipping, missed or late shifts in 3rd and 4th gears due to possible 3-4 clutch distress. *pe | 08/15/2012 | |
PI0690 | 03/01/2012 | 10043891 | Gm: erratic transmission shifting and illuminated mil. technicians may find dtcs p0961, p0965, p0969, or p2762 as history or active dtcs. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
SB-10-04-17-001A | 04/01/2011 | 10039026 | Ready | 06/30/2011 | |
SB-10-04-17-001A | 04/01/2011 | 10039026 | Gm: 2010-2012 express/savana. there is a transmission fluid leak at the rear of the transmission. there is a missing plug. *rm | 06/30/2011 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
PIP-5009-D | 05/01/2012 | 10044391 | Gmc/chevrolet: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated and has a harsh shift 1-2. the tcc enable solenoid and wire harness should be replaced when repairs are performed on transmission. *pe | 06/18/2012 | |
STEERING | |||||
PI0639A | 03/01/2012 | 10043887 | Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
PB-12050 | 04/01/2012 | 10044218 | Chevrolet/gmc: see document search button for owner letter. on some 2011-2012 trucks, a grinding noise and vibration would be noticeable due to the rear axle right hand side bearing adjuster clip and bolt may come loose inside of rear | 05/23/2012 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||||
SB-09-03-09-002A | 04/01/2011 | 10039004 | Ready | 06/30/2011 | |
SB-09-03-09-002A | 04/01/2011 | 10039004 | Gm: there is a noise from the rear of the vehicle during acceleration and is from metal to metal contact of bushings. 2006-2012 express/savana. *rm | 06/30/2011 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - LEAF | |||||
SB-09-03-09-002A | 04/01/2011 | 10039004 | Gm: there is a noise from the rear of the vehicle during acceleration and is from metal to metal contact of bushings. 2006-2012 express/savana. *rm | 06/30/2011 | |
SB-09-03-09-002A | 04/01/2011 | 10039004 | Ready | 06/30/2011 | |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
PIT-5122C | 08/02/2012 | 10044879 | General motors: service stability message low power brake light and cruise control operation- dtc c0161 and/or c0277. new for the 2012 models is a dual brake pedal position (bpp) sensor (two sensors in one). the dual bpp replaces the old st | 08/02/2012 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES | |||
09/22/2012 | 200 | 1 | |
Violent shaking while applying brakes. *tr | |||
09/22/2012 | 200 | ||
Violent shaking while applying breaks |