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2012 Chevrolet Express recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 24
Latest campaign: Apr 6, 2023

Recall summary by component7

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, other	2	Aug 13, 2014	14V500000 13V225000
Air bags	2	Mar 17, 2014	14V117000 11V543000
Electrical system	1	Apr 6, 2023	23V247000
Equipment	1	Apr 26, 2018	18V267000
Steering	1	Mar 22, 2012	12V112000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 6, 2023Latest campaign


Apr 6, 202323V247000	Electrical system: wiring An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V247000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050. Filed under Express Cutaway Van Campaign NHTSA 23V247000 · Apr 6, 2023
Apr 26, 201818V267000	Equipment In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V267000 What's wrong 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 Risk In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. 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. Filed under Express Campaign NHTSA 18V267000 · Apr 26, 2018
Aug 13, 201414V500000	Fuel system, other A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V500000 What's wrong 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. Risk A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion. 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. Filed under Express Campaign NHTSA 14V500000 · Aug 13, 2014
Mar 17, 201414V117000	Air bags: frontal In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V117000 What's wrong 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." Risk In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury. 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. Filed under Express Campaign NHTSA 14V117000 · Mar 17, 2014
May 15, 201313V225000	Fuel system, other A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V225000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14, 2011, through February 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the CNG tank that may corrode and form a short. Risk A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire. Remedy GM will notify owners and GM dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. The recall began on August 5, 2013. GM's number for this recall is 13139. Impco's number for this recall is FA13GM001. Owner's may contact GM Fleet Action Center at 1-800-353-3867. Filed under Express Campaign NHTSA 13V225000 · May 15, 2013
Mar 22, 201212V112000	Steering: gear box shaft pitman IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V112000 What's wrong GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND SUBURBAN VEHICLES, AND GMC SAVANA AND YUKON XL HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES. THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY HARDENED AND COULD FRACTURE. Risk IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 4, 2012. Filed under Express Campaign NHTSA 12V112000 · Mar 22, 2012

Merged from NHTSA model names: Express Cutaway Van, Express. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component24

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24Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported · 2 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Fuel/propulsion system	7	29	0	1	0
Service brakes	7	29	0	0	0
Electrical system	4	17	0	1	0
Steering	3	13	1	0	0
Unknown or other	3	13	1	0	0
Power train	2	8	0	0	0
Seat belts	2	8	0	0	0
Air bags	1	4	1	0	2
Forward collision avoidance	1	4	1	0	0
Engine	1	4	0	0	0
Suspension	1	4	0	0	0
Structure	1	4	0	0	0
Wheels	1	4	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	4	0	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Express 4500, Express Cargo G13405, Express Cargo G23405, Express Cargo G23705, Express Cargo G33405, Express Cargo G33705, Express Cargo H13405, Express Passenger 1500, Express Passenger 2500, Express Passenger 3500 12 Pass, Express Passenger 3500 15 Pass.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“ABS Valve Body / Pump Harness chafed through brake hydraulic line near transmission crossmember. This resulted in a hydraulic leak and loss of brake pedal feel / partial loss of brakes.”
Filed 08/06/2026 · ODI 11755204
Air bags
“About 6:45 in the morning on November 10th, the vehicle was in a high-speed. Front end collision with adult cow elk at 70 miles an hour on the freeway, and the airbags failed to deploy in the Van on both front seats and…”
Filed 12/14/2025 · ODI 11704917
Fuel/propulsion system
“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…”
Filed 04/23/2025 · ODI 11656226

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2012 Chevrolet Express recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Express have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Chevrolet Express. The most recent, 23V247000 (reported April 6, 2023), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2012 Chevrolet Express recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, other, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (2), electrical system (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Chevrolet Express?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Chevrolet Express?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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