2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

3

Owner Complaints

1 Crash

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN

The 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN, potentially affecting up to 150,830 vehicles.

Recall 23V247000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

| 150,830 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.

Consequence: An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782....

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Owner Complaints for the 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#10924473 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 35,500 miles
THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF IN SHEETS ON THE HOOD OF MY VEHICLE, DIRECTLY OVER THE ENGINE.
#10440851 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 24,926 miles Crash 2 Injuries
THIS IS A 2008 CHEVROLET 3500 CUTAWAY SCHOOL BUS WITH 24,926 MILES ON. THE DRIVER WAS COMING TO A STOP TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BUS THEN REAR ENDED A ANOTHER VAN WHICH THEN HIT THE REAR OF A POSTAL TRUCK. THE DRIVERS OF THE TWO OTHER VEHICLES WERE TAKEN AWAY BY AMBULANCE COMPLAINING OF BACK INJURIES. THE BUS WAS EXAMINED AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT BY TWO PENNDOT CLASS 7 INSPECTION MECHANICS VERIFYING THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER (THIRD PARTY TOWER) ALSO CHECKED THE BRAKES AND OPENED THE MASTER CYLINDER TO SEE IF THE FLUID WAS DOWN OR EMPTY AND STATED THAT IT WAS FULL. THE BUS WAS TOWED TO OUR GARAGE WHERE WE MOVED THE BUS AND THEN HAD A BRAKE PEDAL. THERE WERE TWO LIGHTS ON THE DASH, THE ABS LIGHT AND THE "BRAKE LIGHT" (PICTURES TAKEN). WE READ THE CODES (OBD II) AND HAD C0035 - LEFT FRONT WHEEL SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION, AND C0040 - LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PICTURES TAKEN). THE BUS WAS DRIVEN AROUND AND DID HAVE BRAKES. THIS SAME BUS WAS AT THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER NOVEMBER 09,2010 TO HAVE BOTH FRONT ABS SENSORS REPLACED (DEALER WORK ORDER AVAILABLE). IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE OF CONTINUED COMPLAINTS OF THE BRAKES FAILING TO STOP THE BUS. AS THE DRIVERS DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM - " IT WAS LIKE TRYING TO STOP ON ICE". THE SENSORS WERE REPLACED AND THE BUS WAS PUT BACK IN SERVICE. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION, PARTICULARLY SINCE THIS IS A SCHOOL BUS! *TR
#10246624 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 150,000 miles
VAN HAS ALWAYS BEEN USED FOR RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL WORK. NOTHING HAS EVER BEEN HUNG ON THE SIDE DOORS, HOWEVER, THE HINGES ARE SAGGING TO THE POINT THAT THE DOORS ARE OVERLAPPING AND ARE NEARLY UNUSABLE. WE KNOW OF ANOTHER CHEVY EXPRESS VAN THAT IS DOING THE SAME THING. *TR

Safety Rating for the 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN

General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

05-06-04-022T — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.

PI1080D — STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information on installing a reinforcement to correct a customer concern that a crack has developed on the spring mount area of the front shock absorber mounting bracket.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CUTAWAY VAN

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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