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Chevrolet Express 3500

2002–2006 only

43 classified complaints 1 recall

2002–2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 models have 43 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Tank, lines and filler, typically surfacing around 104,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2002–2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Express 3500 report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2002–2006 only

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 7 complaints

Median onset: 104,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 4 complaints

Median onset: 170,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 25,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 79,000 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 3 complaints

Median onset: 120,187 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 3 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Parking brake, including electronic · Brakes 3 complaints

Median onset: 76,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 3 complaints

Median onset: 36,000 miles. 33.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2002–2006 model years. See the full Chevrolet Express 3500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.