2014 Chevrolet Express Problems & Complaints

Average24% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Express at the same age

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Express with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Express at the same age. The most reported problem area is the air bags (4 complaints, typically around 77,000 miles). 7 recalls cover this model year.

14complaints
7recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2014 Chevrolet Express problems

  • Air bags~77,000 miles
    429%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~26,000 miles
    429%
  • Electrical system~77,000 miles
    321%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    214%
  • Seat belts~4,000 miles
    17%
  • Engine & cooling~26,000 miles
    17%
  • Stability & traction control~7,000 miles
    17%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~7,000 miles
    17%
  • Steering~7,000 miles
    17%
  • Brakes~36,000 miles
    17%

Share of the 14 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chevrolet Express complaints by model year

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

Best Express years: 2025, 2012, 2015. Years to avoid: 2013, 2020, 2000, 1999, 2002. Compare all years →

2014 Chevrolet Express recalls (7)

Visibility › Power window devices and controls

NHTSA recall 18V-295 · May 3, 2018 · 207,483 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018.

Equipment

NHTSA recall 18V-267 · Apr 26, 2018 · 6,154 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.

Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

NHTSA recall 16V-184 · Apr 1, 2016 · 321 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles equipped with a 159 inch wheel base manufactured August 2, 2013, to January 30, 2016. The affected vehicles were shipped to final stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install the hardware and software necessary to equip the vehicles with a TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 13V-544 · Oct 30, 2015 · 1,808 vehicles

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.

Remedy: GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Electrical system

NHTSA recall 14V-614 · Oct 1, 2014 · 106,307 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.

Fuel system, other

NHTSA recall 14V-500 · Aug 13, 2014 · 3,345 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and GMC Savana CNG vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, to April 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may leak natural gas from the CNG high pressure regulator.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure regulator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2013.

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Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 14V-117 · Mar 17, 2014 · 303,013 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014.

What 2014 Chevrolet Express owners say

Air bags

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator suddenly illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to grand prize Chevrolet Buick GMC (located at 32 rte 304, nanuet, ny 10954, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

77,000 miles · Oct 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Express. While the passenger seat was occupied, the air bag warning indicator turned on and off. The vehicle was taken to hobson Chevrolet Buick GMC (655 w southview dr, martinsville, in 46151, [phone]), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,241.

55,000 miles · May 2018

Fuel & propulsion system

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the fuel regulator was leaking. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V500000 (Fuel System, Other). The vehicle was then towed to a dealer however, the dealer refused to service the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

20,000 miles · Jun 2023

Vehicle will shut off while driving. No warning signs. Will lose all power steering and unstable control. Will not start after it shuts down for up to 24hrs. This vehicle also has a history of hard/trouble starting. When it turns over is will go into protection mode "loss of power". This problem started at 3,178 miles and has continued regularly up to the current 26, 050 miles. Jack wilson Chevrolet of saint augustine has attempted to repair this vehicle eleven (11) times since the 2nd day after purchase. After obtaining all service records since this vehicle was new there have been 24 attempts at repairing this vehicle with no success. Here is a list of repairs pulled from GM workbench service records. Continual check engine light. Dealer cannot find the issue. To date - I sold the vehicle back to dealer, they are selling, so it will be back on the road. …

26,000 miles · Nov 2015

Electrical system

Vehicle will shut off while driving. No warning signs. Will lose all power steering and unstable control. Will not start after it shuts down for up to 24hrs. This vehicle also has a history of hard/trouble starting. When it turns over is will go into protection mode "loss of power". This problem started at 3,178 miles and has continued regularly up to the current 26, 050 miles. Jack wilson Chevrolet of saint augustine has attempted to repair this vehicle eleven (11) times since the 2nd day after purchase. After obtaining all service records since this vehicle was new there have been 24 attempts at repairing this vehicle with no success. Here is a list of repairs pulled from GM workbench service records. Continual check engine light. Dealer cannot find the issue. To date - I sold the vehicle back to dealer, they are selling, so it will be back on the road. …

26,000 miles · Nov 2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator suddenly illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to grand prize Chevrolet Buick GMC (located at 32 rte 304, nanuet, ny 10954, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

77,000 miles · Oct 2018

2014 Chevrolet Express engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automaticRWD14 / 19 / 16
5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automaticRWD13 / 18 / 15
5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automaticAWD13 / 17 / 14
6.0L 8-cyl6-speed automaticRWD11 / 16 / 13
4.8L 8-cyl6-speed automaticRWD11 / 17 / 13

EPA ratings. Class: Van.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Express a good car?

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Express rates average: 24% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Express 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 2014 Chevrolet Express?

The air bags — 4 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (4) and electrical system (3).

How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Express have?

There are 7 recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Express, the most recent from May 3, 2018 (power window devices and controls). 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?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2025, 2012 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013, 2020, 2000, 1999 and 2002. See the full Chevrolet Express years comparison.

At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Express problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 36,000 miles; 63% 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.