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2013 Chevrolet Express recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
10
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
28
Latest campaign
Sep 19, 2024

Recall summary by component10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system3Apr 6, 2023
23V24700013V14700013V010000
Equipment2Apr 26, 2018
18V26700013V544000
Fuel system, other2Aug 13, 2014
14V50000013V225000
Service brakes, hydraulic1Sep 19, 2024
24V702000
Air bags1Mar 17, 2014
14V117000
Steering1Jan 2, 2013
13V001000

Safety recalls10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 19, 2024Latest campaign
Sep 19, 202424V702000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist hydraulic

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V702000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A brake fluid leak can result in brake failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Filed under
Express Cutaway Van
Campaign
NHTSA 24V702000 · Sep 19, 2024
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
Oct 30, 201513V544000

Equipment: other labels

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V544000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
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.
Filed under
Express
Campaign
NHTSA 13V544000 · Oct 30, 2015
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

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).

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Owner complaints by component28

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
28Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine932000
Service brakes725000
Electrical system518000
Fuel/propulsion system414000
Air bags27101
Electronic stability control (ESC)27000
Unknown or other14000
Tires14000
Power train14000
Vehicle speed control14000
Seat belts14101
Visibility/wiper14000
Fuel system14000
Gasoline14000
Wheels14000

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 Cutaway, Express Cutaway Van, Express Passenger 1500, Express Passenger 2500, Express Passenger 3500 12 Pass, Express Passenger 3500 15 Pass.

Latest reports

  • Wheels

    “The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the exterior rear wheel cover liner detached from the wheel.”

    Filed 10/16/2025 · ODI 11693927
  • 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 03/21/2025 · ODI 11649648
  • Service brakes

    “The Brakes will Lock up while driving Due to an issue with the Power Brake Hydro Boost System. The Hydro Boost Control Valve will allow Pressure to apply the Brake Master Cyl.”

    Filed 10/25/2021 · ODI 11438129

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2013 Chevrolet Express recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Express have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Chevrolet Express. The most recent, 24V702000 (reported September 19, 2024), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2013 Chevrolet Express recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: equipment (2), fuel system, other (2), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Chevrolet Express?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 28 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 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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