2008 Chevrolet Express Consumer Discussions

Chevy Express/GMC Savana

• Re: 2008 Chevy Express Van needs rotors every 5,000-20,000 miles [ferallynx]

  Written by: ferallynx on Oct 8, 2010 11:34:09 PM

  EDIT: Rotors were replaced with regular tune-ups. What I meant was: I had zero problems with the rotors, or the brake pads.

• Re: 2008 Chevy Express Van needs rotors every 5,000-20,000 miles [meg19]

  Written by: ferallynx on Oct 7, 2010 12:29:48 AM

  I have 124,913 miles on my own Chevy Express, and I have replaced the rotors a total of ZERO times. I have never had any problems with brake pads. They've been replaced as needed during scheduled tune-ups. (Which my company designates). You say that your steering column shakes to the point that you can barely keep the van straight. It seems like you have a major problem with your particular vehicle. ... Read More

• 2008/2009 Chevy Express

  Written by: gmjohn on Jan 18, 2009 6:59:49 PM

  I'm interested in towing my 4000 pound boat with a 2008 or 2009 Chevy express. I just wondering if anyone tows with this van and how do you like the van for towing? Does the 5.3 liter engine develop enough torque to pull 4000 lbs? Thanks gmjohn

• 2008 Chevy Express Van needs rotors every 5,000-20,000 miles

  Written by: meg19 on Sep 22, 2010 2:00:10 PM

  MY PROBLEM ----COPY & PASTED FROM ANOTHER THREAD---- I bought it certified with 14,000 miles. It came with a 36,000 warrenty. I now have 94,000 miles on the vehicle and I am on my fourth set of rotors!! And on top of that I have the original brake pads. As a matter of fact from 14,000 mi to 94,000 my brake pads have not worn at all. Chevy gives you a ... Read More

Chevy Express/GMC Savana: Brakes

• Re: Severe Vibration while Braking on Grade [dasgoob]

  Written by: meg19 on Sep 22, 2010 1:46:09 PM

  HAVING SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 2008 CHEVY EXPRESS VAN MY PROBLEM ----COPY & PASTED FROM ANOTHER THREAD---- I bought it certified with 14,000 miles. It came with a 36,000 warrenty. I now have 94,000 miles on the vehicle and I am on my fourth set of rotors!! And on top of that I have the original brake pads. As a matter of fact from 14,000 mi to 94,000 my brake pads ... Read More

Chevy Express/GMC Savana

• Re: 2008/2009 Chevy Express [daddio_bartman]

  Written by: jeep_cj8 on Aug 3, 2009 7:12:27 PM

  How much does your pontoon weigh? I am considering getting an AWD Express or Savannah and currently have a 18' camper and tow it with a AWD Safari. Looking for more power and space with the V8. How else do you like your van? How hard was it to find an AWD? I have been looking locally for months and nothing.

• Re: 2008/2009 Chevy Express [gmjohn]

  Written by: daddio_bartman on Apr 7, 2009 2:34:55 PM

  2005 AWD Express Explorer Conversion with Tow package, 5.3L AWD. I tow a 30ft I/O Pontoon most weekends May thru September, 25 to 30 miles each way. You really know it is there mostly at 50MPH+. From a stop you hardly notice. When I first tested a similar tow vehicle it had a 5.7L and was much better at the 50MPH+ speeds. Start/Stops were equal. Hope that helps.

• 2008 express/savana

  Written by: eandlcubed on Nov 20, 2007 5:35:50 PM

  Does anyone have an '08 Express or Savana 12 passengers. I want to know whether the four-person bench can be split. The picture on Chevy website seems to show some sort of line down the middle of the four-person bench but there is no description anywhere on the 'splitability" or "foldable" of this bench. Thanks