2014 Chevrolet Express Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Express, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Airbags421.1%
- Fuel system421.1%
- Electrical315.8%
- Visibility210.5%
- Powertrain (other)15.3%
- Seat belts15.3%
- Steering15.3%
- Driver assistance15.3%
- Brakes15.3%
- Engine15.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
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, 854-367-7516) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
Leaking gasoline under vehicle.Gas line leaking at connection to gas tank.Replacement gas line is discontinued and replacement can not be found.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the fuel regulator was leaking. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V500000 (Fuel System, Other). The vehicle was then towed to a dealer however, the dealer refused to service the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
CURRENTLY HAVE A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE (N172086770). SINCE THE ORIGINAL RECALL IN 2018, I'VE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WITH THE GENERAL MOTORS TO HAVE THIS ISSUE REPAIRED. AS OF THIS DATE, 7/12/2020, THEY HAVE BEEN UNWILLING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE SEVERAL CASE NUMBERS WITH THE COMPANY BECAUSE I'VE HAD NUMEROUS CONVERSATIONS WITH THEM. THEY KEEP CHANGING THE CASE NUMBERS IN AN EFFORT TO DISCOURAGE ME FROM HAVING THE PROBLEM (A PROBLEM THEY CAUSED) FIXED. PLEASE REFERENCE DOT REFERENCE NUMBER 9064677 FILED ON OR AROUND 6/8/2020.
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, 854-367-7516) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V295000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V295000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. CHEVROLET 112 (2096 NY-112, MEDFORD, NY 11763, (631) 317-2348) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVING DOWN A HILL AT 30 MPH ON A ONE LANE CURVE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY QUIT. I STRUGGLED TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT HAD 3/4 TANK OF FUEL AND ONLY 7,000 MILES ON IT. IT WOULD NOT START. CALLED AND GOT A TOW TO CHEVY DEALER WHERE IT WAS BOUGHT. THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE IT. HAVE RECEIPT AND INFO FROM THEM.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT REEL SEIZED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED SO THE BELT COULD NOT BE EXTENDED AND BUCKLED. THE OPERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO WEAR THE SEAT BELT AS REQUIRED BY LAW. A SECOND VEHICLE OF THE SAME MAKE/MODEL 2012 MODEL YEAR, ~4500 MILES EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM IN SEPTEMBER 2013, IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER TSB 05-09-40-002G
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVING DOWN A HILL AT 30 MPH ON A ONE LANE CURVE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY QUIT. I STRUGGLED TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT HAD 3/4 TANK OF FUEL AND ONLY 7,000 MILES ON IT. IT WOULD NOT START. CALLED AND GOT A TOW TO CHEVY DEALER WHERE IT WAS BOUGHT. THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE IT. HAVE RECEIPT AND INFO FROM THEM.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVING DOWN A HILL AT 30 MPH ON A ONE LANE CURVE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY QUIT. I STRUGGLED TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT HAD 3/4 TANK OF FUEL AND ONLY 7,000 MILES ON IT. IT WOULD NOT START. CALLED AND GOT A TOW TO CHEVY DEALER WHERE IT WAS BOUGHT. THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE IT. HAVE RECEIPT AND INFO FROM THEM.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. WHILE SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN TO STOP, THE BRAKES SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BLAISE ALEXANDER CHEVROLET (405 ALEXANDER DR, MUNCY, PA 17756, 570-368-8677) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. NO WARNING SIGNS. WILL LOSE ALL POWER STEERING AND UNSTABLE CONTROL. WILL NOT START AFTER IT SHUTS DOWN FOR UP TO 24HRS. THIS VEHICLE ALSO HAS A HISTORY OF HARD/TROUBLE STARTING. WHEN IT TURNS OVER IS WILL GO INTO PROTECTION MODE "LOSS OF POWER". THIS PROBLEM STARTED AT 3,178 MILES AND HAS CONTINUED REGULARLY UP TO THE CURRENT 26, 050 MILES. JACK WILSON CHEVROLET OF SAINT AUGUSTINE HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE ELEVEN (11) TIMES SINCE THE 2ND DAY AFTER PURCHASE. AFTER OBTAINING ALL SERVICE RECORDS SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS NEW THERE HAVE BEEN 24 ATTEMPTS AT REPAIRING THIS VEHICLE WITH NO SUCCESS. HERE IS A LIST OF REPAIRS PULLED FROM GM WORKBENCH SERVICE RECORDS. CONTINUAL CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. DEALER CANNOT FIND THE ISSUE. TO DATE - I SOLD THE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, THEY ARE SELLING, SO IT WILL BE BACK ON THE ROAD. LIST OF SERVICES - 3,178 MILES - ENGINE BLOCK PLUG REPLACEMENT 9,386 MILES - ROADSIDE SERVICE BATTERY TEST 9,400 MILES - ROADSIDE SERVICE TOWING 9,404 MILES - FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT 9,692 MILES - BODY WIRING HARNESS JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT 14,398 MILES - PASS. SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL PERFORMANCE 14,434 MILES - RELAY REPLACEMENT 15,116 MILES - CONNECTOR RECONNECTION 15,857 MILES - IGNITION AND START SWITCH REPLACEMENT 16,090 MILES - ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT 16,090 MILES - STARTER REPLACEMENT 12 DOCUMENTED "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" PROBLEMS 6 DOCUMENTED TIMES THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING 16 DOCUMENTED TIMES VEHICLE WOULD NOT START
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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