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2013 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van, describing incidents dated January 28, 2025.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11649648 · Filed March 21, 2025
Vehicle is upfitted as a school bus. Forward fuel tank strap failed in operation. Our company operates more than 100 of these vehicles and we experience a failure of fuel tank straps at a rate of about one vehicle per month. If the 2nd strap would also fail the gasoline tank would become dislodged…

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Brake Line May Become Damaged and Leak Brake Fluid

NHTSA #24V702000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Hydraulic — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported September 19, 2024 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 18,325 vehicles

Repair completion: 35.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N242466950 · Owners notified February 20, 2025

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway vehicles equipped with optional GM-provided body mounts (RPO BNC). The brake line may have insufficient clearance to the body mounts, which can result in brake line damage that can lead to a brake fluid leak.

Safety consequence

A brake fluid leak can result in brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake line as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 5, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242466950.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Rear HVAC Electrical Circuit May Overheat

NHTSA #23V247000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported April 6, 2023 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 150,830 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N222386050 · Owners notified May 2, 2023

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11649648

Incident: January 28, 2025 · Filed: March 21, 2025

Vehicle is upfitted as a school bus. Forward fuel tank strap failed in operation. Our company operates more than 100 of these vehicles and we experience a failure of fuel tank straps at a rate of about one vehicle per month. If the 2nd strap would also fail the gasoline tank would become dislodged and present a fire hazard. This is even more critical as these vehicles are carrying students as a school bus. We perform visual inspections of the straps at 6 month intervals (per Pennsylvania these vehicles are subject to Semi-Annual State Inspection). There were no symptoms of the problem before this failure. There are never symptoms of the problem before any failure. Failed fuel tank straps on this were replaced by GM Dealer (Faulkner GMC, 705 Auto Park Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382) (Invoice #677130 - Invoice Date Feb 21 2025).

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