2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 Problems & Complaints

Averageabout as many complaints as a typical year of the Express 3500 at the same age

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Express 3500 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires (2 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

9complaints
2recalls
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems

  • Wheels & tires~51,000 miles
    222%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~82,000 miles
    222%
  • Electrical system~110,000 miles
    111%
  • Other / not specified~60,000 miles
    111%
  • Air bags~60,000 miles
    111%
  • Speed control & acceleration~123,000 miles
    111%
  • Body & structure~92,000 miles
    111%

Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chevrolet Express 3500 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Express 3500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Express 3500 years: 2001, 2012. Years to avoid: 2005, 2006. Compare all years →

2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls (2)

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 14V-706 · Nov 5, 2014 · 34 vehicles

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005,…

Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

NHTSA recall 09V-456 · Nov 19, 2009 · 269 vehicles

Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies May be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.

Remedy: Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall began on January 5, 2010.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 a good car?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Express 3500 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Express 3500 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 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500?

The wheels & tires — 2 complaints, 22% of all complaints for this model year, most often about pressure monitoring and regulating systems. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (2) and electrical system (1).

How many recalls does the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500, the most recent from November 5, 2014 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Express 3500?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005 and 2006. See the full Chevrolet Express 3500 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 22% 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.