Structure Problems of Chevrolet Express 3500

Chevrolet Express 3500 owners have reported 10 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door hinge (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Chevrolet Express 3500


Recently reported Structure problems of Chevrolet Express 3500

The Body problem

I purchased my 2003 chevy Express 3500 in 2003. On the passenger side of the van there is a front passenger door and are two passenger doors on the side of the van. In five years time I have had trouble with the side passenger door hinge seizing up and now I can't open the left side door and it is   Read details...

The Door Hinge problem

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that the passenger and driver side door hinges were fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.   Read details...

The Bumper problem

: the contact stated the reinforcement to the front bumper was severely rusted. The service dealer and manufacturer were contacted. Updated 9/13/2006 - the service dealer replaced the reinforcement bar which was under warranty.   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that the passenger and driver side door hinges were fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

Badly rusted frame.   Read details...




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