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Mileage at the reported incident
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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Air Bags. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
9 reports
45,700 miles · Jul 14, 2015
Tires
CATASTROPHIC SIDEWALL FAILURE IN TIRE WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC AT 50MPH. DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE COMPLETELY FAILED AND UPON REMOVAL- NOTICED SIDEWALL SPLIT. UPON IMMEDIATE INSPECTION OF PASSENGER REAR TIRE, NOTICED SAME SPLIT IN SIDEWALL OF TIRE, WITH FAILURE IMPENDING. 55.000 MILETIRES HAVE 31000 MILES- ROTATED NORMALLY, AIR PR…
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CATASTROPHIC SIDEWALL FAILURE IN TIRE WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC AT 50MPH. DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE COMPLETELY FAILED AND UPON REMOVAL- NOTICED SIDEWALL SPLIT. UPON IMMEDIATE INSPECTION OF PASSENGER REAR TIRE, NOTICED SAME SPLIT IN SIDEWALL OF TIRE, WITH FAILURE IMPENDING. 55.000 MILETIRES HAVE 31000 MILES- ROTATED NORMALLY, AIR PRESSURE AS PER RECOMMENDATIONS. MAIN PROBLEM- THERE ARE 2 MORE TIRES ON THE FRONT- SAME MANUFACTURE AND MAKE- CLASSIFICATION RATING.
NHTSA ODI #10733922
54,747 miles · Sep 5, 2013
Structure
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR INSPECTION AND FAILED DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER RUSTING OUT. IT IS 7 YEARS OLD BUT HAS LOW MILEAGE. I DO NOT FEEL THAT FAILURE OF THE FRAME SHOULD HAPPEN I WAS TOLD THAT THIS FAILURE DUE TO RUST IS COMMON ON THESE VANS AND THEY MAKE A REPLACEMENT CROSS MEMBER THAT BOLTS RIGHT IN BECAUSE OF…
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VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR INSPECTION AND FAILED DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER RUSTING OUT. IT IS 7 YEARS OLD BUT HAS LOW MILEAGE. I DO NOT FEEL THAT FAILURE OF THE FRAME SHOULD HAPPEN I WAS TOLD THAT THIS FAILURE DUE TO RUST IS COMMON ON THESE VANS AND THEY MAKE A REPLACEMENT CROSS MEMBER THAT BOLTS RIGHT IN BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE ABS SENSORS DUE TO CORROSION AND NOW THIS, BOTH ARE SAFETY PARTS AND FAILED BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR THE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR IN NORTHERN STATES. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10542111
Mileage unknown · Jul 26, 2013
Structure
PASSENGER SIDE DOUBLE DOOR HINGES GOT SO TIGHT THAT THEY SNAPPED THE HINGE. NO LUBE WOULD LOOSEN PRIOR TO BREAKING. THIS WEEK THE RIGHT DOOR EXACT SAME THING. HINGE SNAPPED. THE ORIGINAL HINGES ARE DEFECTIVE AND ARE UNABLE TO BE LUBED. THEY KNOW THEY HAVE A PROBLEM BECAUSE THE NEW ONES ARE MADE WITH GREASE FITTINGS. I JUST LOOKE…
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PASSENGER SIDE DOUBLE DOOR HINGES GOT SO TIGHT THAT THEY SNAPPED THE HINGE. NO LUBE WOULD LOOSEN PRIOR TO BREAKING. THIS WEEK THE RIGHT DOOR EXACT SAME THING. HINGE SNAPPED. THE ORIGINAL HINGES ARE DEFECTIVE AND ARE UNABLE TO BE LUBED. THEY KNOW THEY HAVE A PROBLEM BECAUSE THE NEW ONES ARE MADE WITH GREASE FITTINGS. I JUST LOOKED ON LINE AT A FORUM AND THERE ARE SEVERAL LISTINGS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM FOR YEARS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10532018
100,000 miles · Nov 18, 2010
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure
LAST YEAR PASSENGER SIDE DOUBLE DOOR LEFT SIDE HINGES GOT SO TIGHT THAT THEY SNAPPED THE HINGE. NO LUBE WOULD LOOSEN PRIOR TO BREAKING. THIS WEEK THE RIGHT DOOR EXACT SAME THING. HINGE SNAPPED. REPLACED THIS ONE COSTING ME $800. LAST YEAR WAS PROBABLY THE SAME COST FOR THE LEFT. THE ORIGINAL HINGES ARE DEFECTIVE AND ARE UNABLE T…
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LAST YEAR PASSENGER SIDE DOUBLE DOOR LEFT SIDE HINGES GOT SO TIGHT THAT THEY SNAPPED THE HINGE. NO LUBE WOULD LOOSEN PRIOR TO BREAKING. THIS WEEK THE RIGHT DOOR EXACT SAME THING. HINGE SNAPPED. REPLACED THIS ONE COSTING ME $800. LAST YEAR WAS PROBABLY THE SAME COST FOR THE LEFT. THE ORIGINAL HINGES ARE DEFECTIVE AND ARE UNABLE TO BE LUBED. THEY KNOW THEY HAVE A PROBLEM BECAUSE THE NEW ONES ARE MADE WITH GREASE FITTINGS. I JUST LOOKED ON LINE AT A FORUM AND THERE ARE SEVERAL LISTINGS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM FOR YEARS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10366777
26,000 miles · Jun 3, 2010
Equipment Adaptive/mobility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGERS SIDE CLAM SHELL DOOR HINGES WERE DEFECTIVE AND WERE DIFFICULT TO OPEN. INTERMITTENTLY, THE DOOR WOULD BECOME STUCK. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE, THE CONTACTS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED I…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGERS SIDE CLAM SHELL DOOR HINGES WERE DEFECTIVE AND WERE DIFFICULT TO OPEN. INTERMITTENTLY, THE DOOR WOULD BECOME STUCK. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE, THE CONTACTS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V307000: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE).THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 26,000.
NHTSA ODI #10334439
105,000 miles · Feb 16, 2010
Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS FAULTY...WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10310907
Mileage unknown · Apr 3, 2008
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury
2005 CHEVROLET EXPRESS WITH SEATBELT AND AIRBAG FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED THE SEATBELT DID NOT RETRACT AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF SIMILAR ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED. *KB (LAWYER WROTE IN ON BEHALF OF CLIENT). *JB
NHTSA ODI #10223908
45,000 miles · Mar 25, 2008
Power TrainSuspensionCrashFire
THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING CAME APART WITH ONLY 45,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I WAS ON I-40 IN A 70 MPH ZONE I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT THE VAN DID NOT ROLL OVER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10222291
Mileage unknown · Dec 21, 2004
Tires
NEW 2005 CHEVY EXPRESS CARGO VAN 3/4 TON. BRIDGESTONE TIRE 245 75 16. NO TRACTION AND POOR STEERING AND STOPPING CAPABILITIES DURING ANY AMOUNT OF SNOW ON ROADS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10104254
Official recalls
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