Chevrolet Express 3500 2009

Model Express 3500 made in 2009 by Chevrolet got 8 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts, service brakes, air and service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
09V456000CUES, INC. V (Vehicle)26901/05/2010MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/19/200911/30/2009
Defect SummaryCues, inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. the heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Consequence SummaryThis defect could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryCues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. the safety recall began on january 5, 2010. owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.
NotesOwners 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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
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
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Ready05/11/2011
05-09-40-002E10/01/201010037184Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm05/11/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS
PIT-4826A10/01/201010037129Gm: during brake inspections there have been some hairline cracks on the brake pads. *rm05/09/2011
PIT-4826A10/01/201010037129Ready05/09/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
PIT-4826A10/01/201010037129Gm: during brake inspections there have been some hairline cracks on the brake pads. *rm05/09/2011
PIT-4826A10/01/201010037129Ready05/09/2011
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-3749D11/01/201010037570Ready05/25/2011
PIT-3749D11/01/201010037570Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm05/25/2011
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-029311/01/201010037316Ready05/18/2011
PI-029311/01/201010037316Gm: there may be a coolant leak in the passenger footwell due to the heater core leaking. *rm05/18/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
12/01/201082000
 Chevy express 4500 diesel cutaway. fuel oil heater (foh) is an auxiliary heater located under the cab of the vehicle and exhausts in the same area. odor of partially burned fuel and a strong exhaust small would enter the cab of the vehicle during low speed operation in cold weather. due to the intermittent character of the odor a home co monitor was placed in the cab of the vehicle which did alarm, prompting the vehicle to be removed from serivce and sent for repair. the foh required repalcement.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10/30/201018000
 When refueling this vehicle, the gasoline does not flow with ease through the intake tubes. it backs up, overflowing the filler pipe, spilling out or shutting off the gas nozzle repeatedly. it can take ten minutes to put ten gallons of gasoline in the tank. there are many other owners having the same problem. it has happened almost every time we put gasoline in the tank. not just one incident for sure. this is on the chevy express 3500 which has been made into a 2009 roadtrek motorhome versatile 210.
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
01/25/2010510001
 I have a 2009 chevrolet express 3500 with 51,000 miles on it. in a two week period at the end of jan '10 i had 3 tire valve stem failures. when i attempted to remove the valve cap to check air pressure the top of the stem blew right off. i've replaced three and the one remaining factory valve stem is on the drivers side front tire. i'm in fear of my life driving with this equipment. what happens if it fails while i'm driving 60 mph down the highway ?? *tr