Chevrolet Express years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Chevrolet Express years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2023 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (2 complaints). 2023 through 2024 are in that same range. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 0 (from 1 complaint) and 2023 at 1 (from 2 complaints). The Chevrolet Express 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2023 Chevrolet Express, 1 of 2 complaints name Electrical system, Speed control, Service brakes.
Data as of .
2023
2024
2023
2025–26
Chevrolet Express reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chevrolet Express. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | — |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | — |
| 2024 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 0 | Speed control, Engine, Diesel fuel system | — |
| 2023 Most | 1 | 2 | 1 | Electrical system, Speed control, Service brakes | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | — |
| 2017 → | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | 12.5 |
| 2016 → | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | 12.5 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 12.5 |
| 2014 → | 0 | 0 | 7 | — | 13.7 |
| 2013 → | 0 | 0 | 8 | — | 13.8 |
| 2012 → | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | 13.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Cargo van, Passenger van
- Oil
- 5W-30 (all temps) for common gas V6/V8; 0W-40 (all temps) or 5W-30 above -29°C for 2.8L diesel · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/75R16 (common US cargo/passenger fitments)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-655 covers certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express vehicles equipped with a single, manual rear climate control module (CCM), along with certain GMC Sierra vehicles listed in the campaign: if the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, CCM components may overheat and increase fire risk. Dealers remove electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the CCM. Recall 18V-509 covers certain 2018 Express vehicles with specific front-tire and GVW option code combinations: the Tire Pressure Monitoring System may be programmed with incorrect placard pressure information; dealers check and correct the RCDLR and tire placard data as specified.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Express years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 0 (from 1 complaint) and 2023 at 1 (from 2 complaints).
Which Chevrolet Express year has the most owner complaints?
2023 has the most complaints per year, at 1 (2 complaints). 2023 through 2024 are in that same range. On the 2023 Chevrolet Express, 1 of 2 complaints name Electrical system, Speed control, Service brakes.
How do Chevrolet Express owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Chevrolet Express years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which Chevrolet Express years are too early to compare?
The Chevrolet Express 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a US Chevrolet Express use?
5W-30 (all temps) for common gas V6/V8; 0W-40 (all temps) or 5W-30 above -29°C for 2.8L diesel With filter, about 6 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Chevrolet Express?
Published US specs commonly list front 245/75R16 (common US cargo/passenger fitments) and rear 245/75R16 (common US cargo/passenger fitments); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US Chevrolet Express?
Recall 18V-655 covers certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express vehicles equipped with a single, manual rear climate control module (CCM), along with certain GMC Sierra vehicles listed in the campaign: if the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, CCM components may overheat and increase fire risk. Dealers remove electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the CCM. Recall 18V-509 covers certain 2018 Express vehicles with specific front-tire and GVW option code combinations: the Tire Pressure Monitoring…