Chevrolet Express complaints by model year
971 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2017 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 2013 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 2009 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 | 40 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| 2006 | 45 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
| 2005 | 59 | 5 | 4 | 8 |
| 2004 | 57 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2003 | 101 | 3 | 12 | 10 |
| 2002 | 69 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 63 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 96 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 76 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2014–2024. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Chevrolet Express recalls (78)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Express model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V399000 | Jun 23, 2026 | Improperly Tightened Steering Gear Assembly Nut | 2025, 2026 | — |
| 26V345000 | May 28, 2026 | Incorrect Gear May Be Selected | 2026 | 27.6% |
| 26V127000 | Mar 5, 2026 | Tire Sidewall Damage | 2025, 2026 | 64.9% |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock | 2023 | 2.3% |
| 25V299000 | May 8, 2025 | Improperly Welded Head Restraint | 2025 | 68.8% |
| 25V087000 | Feb 13, 2025 | Driver's Door Impact Beam Improperly Welded | 2025 | 48.8% |
| 24V839000 | Nov 7, 2024 | Incorrect Software in Transmission Control Module | 2023 | 68.4% |
| 21V189000 | Mar 18, 2021 | Positive Battery Cable Terminal May Short | 2021 | 91.6% |
| 21V115000 | Feb 25, 2021 | Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss | 2018–2021 | 81.8% |
| 19V644000 | Sep 6, 2019 | Delay In Seatbelt-Unfastened Telltale/FMVSS 208 | 2019 | 78.9% |
| 19V428000 | Jun 11, 2019 | Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 12% |
| 19V387000 | May 23, 2019 | Incorrect Rear-Quarter Window Glass/FMVSS 226 | 2016–2019 | 69.7% |
| 18V655000 | Sep 21, 2018 | Climate Control Module Wiring Short Cauisng Fire | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 79.4% |
| 18V509000 | Aug 2, 2018 | Incorrect TPMS Calibration/FMVSS 138 | 2018 | 72% |
| 18V295000 | May 3, 2018 | Liquid may Leak into Power Window Switch | 2014–2017 | 51.7% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Chevrolet Express FAQ
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Express had?
NHTSA lists 78 recall campaigns that cover at least one Chevrolet Express model year from 1995 to 2024. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Chevrolet Express year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2008 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (41) and the 2015 the fewest (8). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Chevrolet Express problems?
Across the 2014–2024 model years, owners most often name the service brakes, power train, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Chevrolet Express get?
EPA rates the 2008 Chevrolet Express at 14 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.