Chevrolet Express years to avoid
More than twice the Express's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Express years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Chevrolet Express complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Express problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes132
- Electrical84
- Transmission72
- Engine70
- Fuel system65
- Tires58
- Body58
- Airbags42
- Steering36
- Suspension31
- Seat belts29
- Visibility25
Chevrolet Express problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 70 | 14 | Airbags | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2020 | 70 | 17 | Transmission | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | 83 | 8 | Transmission | 4 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2018 | 77 | 11 | Electrical | 12,600 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 59 | 21 | Brakes | 18,000 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 71 | 15 | Body | 21,253 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 84 | 8 | Brakes | 24,000 | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 71 | 14 | Airbags | 36,000 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 55 | 22 | Engine | 19,662 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 64 | 13 | Brakes | 47,000 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 76 | 12 | Engine | 94,036 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 62 | 15 | Engine | 47,850 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 73 | 10 | Airbags | 51,000 | 7 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 70 | 14 | Brakes | 44,950 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 66 | 18 | Airbags | 66,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 68 | 12 | Airbags | 62,529 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 54 | 23 | Brakes | 89,000 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 59 | 21 | Brakes | 109,000 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 19 | 59 | Brakes | 49,750 | 10 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 27 | 56 | Brakes | 34,000 | 0 | 0 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 35 | 45 | Tires | 45,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2000 | - | 84 | Brakes | 56,750 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1999 | - | 68 | Brakes | 73,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1998 | - | 23 | Tires | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 29 | Transmission | 82,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1996 | - | 15 | Electrical | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1995 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 73
Chevrolet Express warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Chevrolet Express in the news
Questions about the Chevrolet Express
What years of the Chevrolet Express should you avoid?
2002 and 2003. Each has more than twice the Chevrolet Express's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 59, mostly about brakes and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Express?
2015, 2019 and 2009 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (8, 8 and 10).
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Express?
Brakes, with 132 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (84) and transmission (72).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Express have?
73 recalls between 1995 and 2024. The 2006 model year has the most, with 16.
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