Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van Problems by Year

We compared every Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van model year from 2013–2019 using 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Express Cutaway Van year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

7model years
2complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

201320142015201620172018201911
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20190typical2—Few
201811.5×2BrakeFew
20170typical2—Few
20160typical2—Few
20150typical2—Few
20140typical2—Few
20131typical2Fuel SystemFew

* Complaints compared with the median Express Cutaway Van year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van problems

  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2013
    150%
  • Brakesworst: 2018
    150%

Latest Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 24V-702 · Sep 19, 2024 · 18,325 vehicles

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway vehicles equipped with optional GM-provided body mounts (RPO BNC). The brake line may have insufficient clearance to the body mounts, which can result in brake line damage that can lead to a brake fluid leak.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake line as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 5, 2024.

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 23V-247 · Apr 6, 2023 · 150,830 vehicles

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system.

Remedy: Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van should you avoid?

None of the Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (1) and brakes (1). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2013 model year.

How many recalls has the Chevrolet Express Cutaway Van had?

2 recalls across 2013–2019. The model year with the most is 2013.

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.