Chevrolet Express 3500 2008

Model Express 3500 made in 2008 by Chevrolet got 8 consumer complains as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to tires and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train.

Model 2008

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
0814210/01/2008PB-08142A10025303Ecm eeprom - reprogram ecm. all 2007 and certain 2008 cheverolet silverado and express and gmc sierra and savana equipped with 6.6l duramax va diesel (rpo lmm - vin 6) engine. csc was received. *pe updated 5/5/09. csc letter was07/28/2008
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
31363136K10021019Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. damaged 2-4 or 3-4 clutch. *kb updated 10/31/07. *nj02/22/2007
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Ready05/11/2011
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm05/11/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm05/11/2011
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Ready05/11/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS
PIT-4826A10/01/201010037129Ready05/09/2011
PIT-4826A10/01/201010037129Gm: during brake inspections there have been some hairline cracks on the brake pads. *rm05/09/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
PIT-4826A10/01/201010037129Ready05/09/2011
PIT-4826A10/01/201010037129Gm: during brake inspections there have been some hairline cracks on the brake pads. *rm05/09/2011
STEERING
05-02-32-008D06/01/201210044941General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js08/06/2012
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
PIT-3749D11/01/201010037570Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm05/25/2011
PIT-3749D11/01/201010037570Ready05/25/2011
TIRES
05-02-32-008D06/01/201210044941General motors: diagnosing power steering concerns. in rare cases, customers may comment on a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type of maneuvers. *js08/06/2012
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
PI-029311/01/201010037316Gm: there may be a coolant leak in the passenger footwell due to the heater core leaking. *rm05/18/2011
PI-029311/01/201010037316Ready05/18/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
03/28/201138000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet express 3500. the contact stated that the tire pressure sensors on the valve stems were corroded and leaking abnormally. the valve stems were manufacturer by siemens-continental. the dealer was contacted but provided no assistance. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer and they would inspect the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 38,000
03/28/201138000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet express 3500. the contact stated the tire pressure censors that has the valve stem are corroded and leaking. the seimen-continental valve stem and model number are unknown. the dealer was contacted who stated the vehicle was out of warranty. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer and they will inspect the failure. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer. the failure mileage was 38,000...mw
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
08/26/201041000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet express 3500. the contact stated that the vehicle did not move forward or accelerate when she depressed the accelerator pedal. the failure occurred four times at the time of the complaint. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the abs system was calibrated and a new computer system was uploaded. there were no error codes produced. the failure continued to occur after repairs. the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the current mileage was 41,914. the failure mileage was approximately 41,000-bk