general problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Express

Five problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Express. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2021

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. With engine speed increasing while the vehicle is traveling in a normal fashion. Overheating the brake calipers to the point of protective boots burning up. Rotors and pads are damaged also. This a known problem posted on repair search boards. I am a certified ase master mechanic with over 40 years this a very dangerous event and part failure.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2020

Brakes do not release after sudden stop, three times, on highway 95. Steering wheel started trembling slowly for 10 miles and then violently, then brake pedal gets hard. Passenger side started smoking, on 8 south in CT 4/9/2020. Managed to stop van on soft shoulder. This brake system is very dangerous for me.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2016

Concern that vehicle has no tpms. If tire would deflate could cause vehicle loss of control. Received recall alert from support@dealerrater. Com #15819. Stating that some vehicles had been recalled because vehicle did not pass fmvss number 138.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2015

The vehicle randomly and autonomously applies the brakes and cuts engine power while driving. At this time the vehicle states "service stabilitrak" and the icon flashes that I am skidding, which I am not (I have video proof of this occuring). After 4 trips to the dealership the problem still persists. It is only a matter of time for this to occur while merging, or making a left across traffic and cause a serious and potentially fatal collision.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2013

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the front passenger side brake engaged and the electronic stability control light illuminated. The contact stated that he slowed the vehicle down and the light turned off and the vehicle functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that they could not diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 2,500.