This page covers 2 recalls and 12 owner complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Express are spread across a handful of systems, with no single area generating a dominant volume of reports. Brake system issues draw attention from fleet operators, who describe hydraulic brake boosters and master cylinders developing internal leaks, sometimes by 30,000 miles. Fuel system reports, also from fleet contexts, describe forward fuel tank straps failing during operation, with operators noting the failure rate across large fleets suggests a pattern rather than isolated incidents. Electrical system complaints round out the top reported categories, though the specific symptoms described there are limited. A handful of other reports mention airbag non-deployment in a frontal collision and a steering-related loss of control, but each of those appears in a single report and doesn't represent a recurring theme in this complaint set.
12
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2012 Chevrolet Express has 2 recalls, the most serious affecting CNG (compressed natural gas) models, where the high-pressure fuel regulator can leak natural gas and create a fire or explosion risk if an ignition source is nearby.
The second recall covers vehicles equipped with certain onboard fire extinguishers, either plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" models, that may fail to work properly when needed, leaving occupants without a functioning tool to suppress a fire.
At a glance
What can fail
The fire extinguisher may clog and fail to discharge, or require excessive force to use. In some models, the nozzle may detach forcefully, potentially causing injury and making the extinguisher inoperable.
What the fix does
GM will provide a free replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde. Contact your vehicle manufacturer's customer service to arrange the replacement.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The compressed natural gas high-pressure regulator may develop a leak, allowing natural gas to escape from the fuel system.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high-pressure regulator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
