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2016 Chevrolet Express recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 8
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 22
Latest campaign: Sep 19, 2024

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Visibility	3	May 23, 2019	19V387000 18V295000 16V700000
Electrical system	2	Apr 6, 2023	23V247000 18V655000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Sep 19, 2024	24V702000
Equipment	1	Apr 26, 2018	18V267000
Tires	1	Apr 1, 2016	16V184000

Safety recalls8

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
May 23, 201919V387000	Visibility: glass, side/rear Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V387000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. One or both of the rear-quarter windows may be tempered glass instead of laminated glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." Risk Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass windows with laminated glass windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192218960. Filed under Express Campaign NHTSA 19V387000 · May 23, 2019
Sep 21, 201818V655000	Electrical system If the CCM overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V655000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (CCM). If the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, components within the CCM may overheat. Risk If the CCM overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the CCM to remove the fire risk, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 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 18299. Filed under Express Campaign NHTSA 18V655000 · Sep 21, 2018
May 3, 201818V295000	Visibility: power window devices and controls High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V295000 What's wrong 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. Risk High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire. 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. Filed under Express Campaign NHTSA 18V295000 · May 3, 2018
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

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 component22

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

22Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Fires
Service brakes	4	18	2
Suspension	3	14	0
Electrical system	3	14	0
Structure	3	14	0
Engine	2	9	0
Unknown or other	2	9	1
Fuel system	2	9	0
Gasoline	2	9	0
Steering	2	9	0
Exterior lighting	1	5	0
Power train	1	5	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	5	0
Tires	1	5	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	5	0
Seat belts	1	5	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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 G23405, Express Cargo G23705, Express Cargo G33405, Express Cargo G33705, Express Passenger 2500, Express Passenger 3500 12 Pass, Express Passenger 3500 15 Pass.

Latest reports

Power train
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the “Service Engine” warning light flashed on and off.”
Filed 01/07/2025 · ODI 11634601
Vehicle speed control
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward truck. The contact stated that an employee had started the vehicle while parked and placed the vehicle in drive (D), the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed…”
Filed 09/17/2024 · ODI 11614988
Service brakes
“ABS Module Broken. Needs repair. No part available. Part Number 84055065 needed. Vehicle was on highway slowed on to onramp when ABS went off for no reason. Van Pulled to right drastically.”
Filed 04/01/2024 · ODI 11580460

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2016 Chevrolet Express recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Express have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Express recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Chevrolet Express?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 22 filed with NHTSA (18%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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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Recall summary by component8

Safety recalls8

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist hydraulic

Electrical system: wiring

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Electrical system

Visibility: power window devices and controls

Equipment