Most common 2010 Chevrolet Express 2500 problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Express 2500 complaints by model year
Best Express 2500 years: 2004. Compare all years →
What 2010 Chevrolet Express 2500 owners say
Steering
I purchased four of these vehicles and can not keep them on the road. The vehicle shakes violently and the vehicle has to come to a complete stop before this "death shake" stops. We have spent thousands of dollars trying to figure this out. Watkins springs (albany, new york) has informed me that GM removed the shock stabilizer as a cost savings measure. The vehicles are death traps and this needs to be brought to someone's attention before someone does die trying to get the vehicle to the side of the road.
I purchased four of these vehicles and can not keep them on the road. The vehicle shakes violently and the vehicle has to come to a complete stop before this "death shake" stops. We have spent thousands of dollars trying to figure this out. Watkins springs (albany, new york) has informed me that GM removed the shock stabilizer as a cost savings measure. The vehicles are death traps and this needs to be brought to someone's attention before someone does die trying to get the vehicle to the side of the road.
Suspension
I purchased four of these vehicles and can not keep them on the road. The vehicle shakes violently and the vehicle has to come to a complete stop before this "death shake" stops. We have spent thousands of dollars trying to figure this out. Watkins springs (albany, new york) has informed me that GM removed the shock stabilizer as a cost savings measure. The vehicles are death traps and this needs to be brought to someone's attention before someone does die trying to get the vehicle to the side of the road.
I purchased four of these vehicles and can not keep them on the road. The vehicle shakes violently and the vehicle has to come to a complete stop before this "death shake" stops. We have spent thousands of dollars trying to figure this out. Watkins springs (albany, new york) has informed me that GM removed the shock stabilizer as a cost savings measure. The vehicles are death traps and this needs to be brought to someone's attention before someone does die trying to get the vehicle to the side of the road.
Air bags
On 4/16/2014 I scot e. Brauninger was stopped at traffic light in my vehicle a 2010 Chevy Express 1500 van, on plank rd. Heading east towards central park in fredericksbug, va. I was behind another vehicle and as the light turn green and before I had a chance to move the van raced and went forward with an unusual increase in engine rpms and the vehicle abnormally accelerated into the back of the vehicle in front of me. I had no control of the acceleration and could not stop by using my brakes. As the short time that all of this occurred I did not have time to turn off the ignition. The damage to both vehicles are extensive and also air bags did not deploy at all.
On 4/16/2014 I scot e. Brauninger was stopped at traffic light in my vehicle a 2010 Chevy Express 1500 van, on plank rd. Heading east towards central park in fredericksburg, va I was behind another vehicle and as the light turned green and before I had a chance to move the van raced and went forward with an unusual increase in engine rpms and the vehicle abnormally accelerated into the back of the vehicle in front of me. I had no control of the acceleration and could not stop by using my brakes. As the short time that all of this occurred I did not have time to turn off the ignition. The damage to both vehicles are extensive and also air bags did not deploy at all.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Chevrolet Express 2500 a good car?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Express 2500 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Express 2500 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Chevrolet Express 2500?
The steering — 4 complaints, 57% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (4) and air bags (3).
How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Express 2500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Express 2500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Express 2500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004. See the full Chevrolet Express 2500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Chevrolet Express 2500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 49,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.