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2014 Chevrolet Express Recalls & Complaints

The 2014 Chevrolet Express has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Chevrolet Express. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2014 Chevrolet Express owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Express, describing incidents dated June 2, 2014 to February 12, 2026.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 4 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
Electrical System 3 complaints
Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11717506 · Filed February 12, 2026
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.
ODI #11591248 · Filed May 29, 2024
Leaking gasoline under vehicle.Gas line leaking at connection to gas tank.Replacement gas line is discontinued and replacement can not be found.
ODI #11567850 · Filed January 25, 2024
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…

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Liquid may Leak into Power Window Switch

NHTSA #18V295000 · Visibility — Power Window Devices and Controls · NHTSA notice

Reported May 3, 2018 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 207,483 vehicles

Repair completion: 51.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 18155 · Owners notified August 10, 2018 · Vehicles built April 18, 2013 – June 21, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.

Safety consequence

High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. 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 18155.

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.safercar.gov.

Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #18V267000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported April 26, 2018 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 6,154 vehicles

Repair completion: 14.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 18146 · Owners notified June 11, 2018 · Vehicles built September 9, 2008 – March 23, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.

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.safercar.gov.

Manufactured Without TPMS/FMVSS 138

NHTSA #16V184000 · Tires — Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems · NHTSA notice

Reported April 1, 2016 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 321 vehicles

Repair completion: 53.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 15819 · Owners notified May 25, 2016 · Vehicles built August 2, 2013 – May 15, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles equipped with a 159 inch wheel base manufactured August 2, 2013, to January 30, 2016. The affected vehicles were shipped to final stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Safety consequence

Without a TPMS, the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under inflated. Driving with under inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install the hardware and software necessary to equip the vehicles with a TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. 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 15819.

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.safercar.gov.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Label/FMVSS 303

NHTSA #13V544000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported October 30, 2015 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 1,808 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 13365 · Owners notified December 3, 2015 · Vehicles built June 24, 2013 – September 18, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.

Safety consequence

Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. 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 13365.

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.safercar.gov.

Contamination of the Chassis Electronic Module

NHTSA #14V614000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported October 1, 2014 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 106,307 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 14515 · Owners notified December 26, 2014 · Vehicles built August 5, 2013 – October 3, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

Safety consequence

If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMs number for this recall is 14515.

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.safercar.gov.

CNG Regulator Leaking Natural Gas

NHTSA #14V500000 · Fuel System, Other · NHTSA notice

Reported August 13, 2014 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 3,345 vehicles

Repair completion: 92.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 14321 / 14758 · Owners notified February 13, 2015 · Vehicles built June 24, 2013 – July 25, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and GMC Savana CNG vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, to April 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may leak natural gas from the CNG high pressure regulator.

Safety consequence

A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure regulator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2013. 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 14321.

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.safercar.gov.

Head Impact/FMVSS 201

NHTSA #14V117000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice

Reported March 17, 2014 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 303,013 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 14082 · Owners notified May 19, 2014 · Vehicles built April 18, 2013 – March 7, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. In the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head hits the instrument panel above where the passenger air bag is located, the panel may not sufficiently absorb the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14082.

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.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Express. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

14 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Chevrolet Express.

Air Bags

ODI #11717506

Incident: February 12, 2026 · Filed: February 12, 2026

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.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11591248

Incident: May 23, 2024 · Filed: May 29, 2024

Leaking gasoline under vehicle.Gas line leaking at connection to gas tank.Replacement gas line is discontinued and replacement can not be found.

Fuel System, Other

ODI #11567850

Incident: June 20, 2023 · Filed: January 25, 2024

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.

Electrical System

ODI #11338963

Incident: May 3, 2018 · Filed: July 12, 2020

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.

Visibility

ODI #11326379

Incident: May 28, 2020 · Filed: May 28, 2020

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.

Electrical System; Air Bags

ODI #11255086

Incident: October 3, 2018 · Filed: September 12, 2019

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.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11230998

Incident: July 5, 2019 · Filed: July 11, 2019

I HAVE A FLEET OF 2011-2015 CHEVROLET EXPRESS DIESEL CARGO VANS FOR MY BUSINESS. EACH OF THEM ARE ON THEIR 3RD REPLACEMENT OF THE DEF TANK HEATER KIT GM P/N 84412924. IT SEEMS TO DIE AFTER USE IN THE 80,000 MILE RANGE. SEEMS TO BE A POORLY DESIGNED PART HAVING TO DO THIS.

Service Brakes

ODI #11122692

Incident: July 23, 2018 · Filed: August 27, 2018

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.

Visibility

ODI #11112735

Incident: July 20, 2018 · Filed: July 20, 2018

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.

Air Bags

ODI #11105141

Incident: May 1, 2018 · Filed: July 2, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. WHILE THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR TURNED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOBSON CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (655 W SOUTHVIEW DR, MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151, (765) 894-4163), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,241.

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