2017 Chevrolet EXPRESS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet EXPRESS has 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (43% of all complaints), specifically: my company just recently purchased dozens of 2017 chevy express vans. one of these new vans (16 miles on odometer) experienced a faulty brake booster mechanical issue which caused the brakes to engage while turning the steering wheel. the design of the brake booster integration with the powe.

1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

13 complaints

43%

• MY COMPANY JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED DOZENS OF 2017 CHEVY EXPRESS VANS. ONE OF THESE NEW VANS (16 MILES ON ODOMETER) EXPERIENCED A FAULTY BRAKE BOOSTER MECHANICAL ISSUE WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER INTEGRATION WITH THE POWE
• ABS WARNING LIGHT RANDOMLY ILLUMINATES, YOU CAN STOP, THEN RESTART THE ENGINE, AND IT WILL SOMETIMES GO OUT. CRUISE CONTROL RANDOMLY WILL NOT WORK
• MY EMPLOYER HAS THREE ON A LEASE WITH BAD MASTER CYLINDER REAR SECTION PROPORTIONING VALVE NOT ALLOWING COLD DRIVING REAR BRAKES UNLESS PUMPING BRAKE PEDAL HARD.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MY COMPANY JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED DOZENS OF 2017 CHEVY EXPRESS VANS. ONE OF THESE NEW VANS (16 MILES ON ODOMETER) EXPERIENCED A FAULTY BRAKE BOOSTER MECHANICAL ISSUE WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER INTEGRATION WITH THE POWE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

6 complaints

20%

• ABS & Traction Control Light Multiple Vans affected
• The ABS lights began coming on and off in April of 2023. My certified mechanic checked codes and found no specific trouble from the available code information. The Abs lights eventually stayed on by November of 2023. Through more investigation, my mechanic determined that the ABS Module- C 84055066
• Part Number 84055065 The ABS Module is defective and can not replace.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ABS & Traction Control Light Multiple Vans affected”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

10%

• TL- THE CONTACT SENT THE COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL TO BE USED: ON 5/08/19 AFTER SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FROM OUR DRIVER THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN OUR 2017 EXPRESS CHEVY SHUTDOWN WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR SLAMMING THE DRIVER DOOR WE DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO GET IT CHECKED OUT VAN WAS NOT PURCHASED FROM AUTO NATI
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EXPRESS G-3500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TAIL LIGHTS AND DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDES WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHEVROLET OF WAYZATA (16200 WAYZATA BLVD, WAYZATA, MN) WHERE THE LIGHTS WERE REPLACED, BU
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EXPRESS G-3500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TAIL LIGHTS AND DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDES WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHEVROLET OF WAYZATA (16200 WAYZATA BLVD, WAYZATA, MN) WHERE THE LIGHTS WERE REPLACED, BU

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL- THE CONTACT SENT THE COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL TO BE USED: ON 5/08/19 AFTER SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FROM OUR DRIVER THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN OUR 2017 EXPRESS CHEVY SHUTDOWN WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR SLAMMING THE DRIVER DOOR WE DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO GET IT CHECKED OUT VAN WAS NOT PURCHASED FROM AUTO NATI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

2 complaints

• AIR BAG SENSOR HAS GONE BAD IT'S IN THE LEFT DOOR. *TR
• SERVICE AIRBAG, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND SERVICE STABILITRAC POP UP ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER SCREEN RANDOMLY AND GO AWAY RANDOMLY. I HAVE NOTICED THE AIRBAG WARNING HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN THE ROADS ARE WET. VEHICLE WAS JUST AT DEALER FOR SERVICE AND THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“AIR BAG SENSOR HAS GONE BAD IT'S IN THE LEFT DOOR. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints

• MY COMPANY JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED DOZENS OF 2017 CHEVY EXPRESS VANS. ONE OF THESE NEW VANS (16 MILES ON ODOMETER) EXPERIENCED A FAULTY BRAKE BOOSTER MECHANICAL ISSUE WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER INTEGRATION WITH THE POWE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 30 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: MY COMPANY JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED DOZENS OF 2017 CHEVY EXPRESS VANS. ONE OF THESE NEW VANS (16 MILES ON ODOMETER) EXPERIENCED A FAULTY BRAKE BOOSTER MECHANICAL ISSUE WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER INTEGRATION WITH THE POWE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: ABS & Traction Control Light Multiple Vans affected
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL- THE CONTACT SENT THE COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL TO BE USED: ON 5/08/19 AFTER SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FROM OUR DRIVER THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN OUR 2017 EXPRESS CHEVY SHUTDOWN WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR SLAMMING THE DRIVER DOOR WE DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO GET IT CHECKED OUT VAN WAS NOT PURCHASED FROM AUTO NATI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: AIR BAG SENSOR HAS GONE BAD IT'S IN THE LEFT DOOR. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)