AI Damage2013 Chevrolet Express Cutaway: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Chevrolet Express Cutaway filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 50% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- Engine: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake lines had extensive rust, corrosion, holes, and were fractured. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to berger chevrolet (2525 28th st se, grand rapids, [ZIP], [phone]) for diagnostic testing and repairs.
This is the second time I am replacing the radiator. Because it is leaking from a seam on the top of the radiator. Even the mechanic says it is a manufacturers defect it happened the first time at around 46000 miles and now again at 120000. This is not right !!!
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Express Cutaway?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, service brakes. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: won't start (25%), rust, corrosion (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Chevrolet Express Cutaway?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Chevrolet Express Cutaway from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.