2009 Chevrolet Express 3500: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500: 2 recalls, 9 owner complaints.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #09V456000 · 2009 · 269 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: This defect could result in a fire.
The 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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #14V706000 · 2014 · 34 vehicles
What's wrong: The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts May crack.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Tires (2): the most common themes are tire tread / blowout (2).
- Fuel system (diesel) (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Fuel system (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 has 9 owner complaints, ranking #8 of 20 Express 3500 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 7). Complaints peaked in 2015 (3 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 59,747 miles. Neighboring years: 2008 (11 complaints, 1 recalls), 2010 (4 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are tires (2), fuel system (diesel) (1), fuel system (1).
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