2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls and problems

The 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 has 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls

Recall 14V-706: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported Nov 5, 2014 · 34 vehicles affected · Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply

Problem: Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Fix: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.

Recall 09V-456: Equipment

Reported Nov 19, 2009 · 269 vehicles affected · CUES, INC.

Problem: Cues, 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.

Risk: This defect could result in a fire.

Fix: Cues 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.

2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Tires	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Electrical System	2
Fuel System, Diesel	1
Unknown or Other	1
Air Bags	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap — 1
Electrical System › Ignition — 1
Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain — 1
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 59,747 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 92,000 miles · reported Feb 14, 2017

Exterior paint peels & flakes off in sheets as of not adhering to the metal. Peels off both while driving & when parked. Flaking of paint is continuous.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 123,000 miles · reported Oct 27, 2015

The contact owns a 2009 chevrolet express 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated to approximately 10 MPH. The engine was on; however, the gear shift was in the park position with no driver. The contact mentioned that the front passenger seat was occupied at the time of the failure. The vehicle crashed into a wall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…

Air Bags · at 59,747 miles · reported Sep 1, 2015

The contact owns a 2009 chevrolet express 3500. Upon starting the vehicle, the service air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the roll over sensor became inoperable and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,747.

Unknown or Other · at 59,747 miles · reported Jul 29, 2015

I took the van in to a dealer to find out why the service air bag light is on. After paying $60.00 for a diagnostics check, (Which I still don't like) they told me the rollover sensor needs to be replaced at a criminal $700.00 which I will not pay. Sounds like a GM issue to me so I called the hot line and a week later they said they would pay $200.00 out of the $700.00 because I was a good GM buyer. Wrong answer. So I filled out the bbb complaint forms, wrote an article on carcomplaints.com, filling out this form, dropping of the paper work to my attorneys office tomorrow, then headed to the…

Tires · at 14,000 miles · reported Jun 22, 2014

Vehicle was shaking. Took to [xxx] inc.in syracuse, ny for alignment. Was told vehicle was in alignment. Was told that the steel belts in the tires were bad due to tires bulging on the outside and indented in the center of the tire. Would not recommend tire rotation. All 6 tires are effected. The worse tire passenger front was used in the data collected by this site. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (Foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(B)(6).

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500: 14V-706 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 09V-456 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500?

Owners report tires problems most often (2 reports), followed by fuel system, gasoline (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 59,747 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.