Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Express, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2000 Chevrolet Express - 77 complaints in its first 8 years (84 to date)
- 1999 Chevrolet Express - 66 complaints in its first 8 years (68 to date)
- 2002 Chevrolet Express - 51 complaints in its first 8 years (55 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1997 Chevrolet Express - 25 complaints in its first 8 years (29 to date)
- 2003 Chevrolet Express - 40 complaints in its first 8 years (59 to date)
- 2001 Chevrolet Express - 43 complaints in its first 8 years (45 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chevrolet Express | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Express | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Express | 13 | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Express | 17 | 17 | 1 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Express | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Express | 11 | 11 | 6 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Express | 21 | 20 | 6 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Express | 15 | 14 | 6 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Express | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Express | 14 | 11 | 7 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Express | 22 | 22 | 8 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Express | 13 | 8 | 6 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 12 | 10 | 5 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Express | 15 | 14 | 5 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 14 | 11 | 10 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 17 | 8 | 4 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 12 | 8 | 16 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 23 | 10 | 8 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 21 | 11 | 6 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Express | 59 | 40 | 10 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Express | 55 | 51 | 0 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Express | 45 | 43 | 2 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 84 | 77 | 1 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Express | 68 | 66 | 1 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Express | 23 | 23 | 1 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 29 | 25 | 1 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Express | 15 | 15 | 2 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Express | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V399000 | 2025-2026 | Steering | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Express, and 2025-2026 Savana vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have a nut that was not properly tightened. |
| 26V345000 | 2026 | Steering | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. |
| 26V127000 | 2025-2026 | Tires | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Express Cutaway, and 2025-2026 Savana Cutaway vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a tire with sidewall damage. |
| 25V299000 | 2025 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. |
| 25V087000 | 2025 | Structure | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans. The impact beam located in the driver's side door may have improper welds. |
| 24V839000 | 2023 | Power Train | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. |
| 21V189000 | 2021 | Electrical System | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with 6.6L gasoline engines. |
| 21V115000 | 2018-2021 | Tires | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021... |
| 19V644000 | 2019 | Seat Belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. |
| 19V428000 | 2017-2019 | Equipment | Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram... |
| 19V387000 | 2016-2019 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. |
| 18V655000 | 2016-2018 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (CCM). |
| 18V509000 | 2018 | Tires | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles with certain combinations of front-tire and gross-vehicle-weight option codes. |
| 18V295000 | 2014-2017 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. |
| 18V267000 | 2009-2018 | Equipment | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and... |
| 16V700000 | 2016-2017 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express manufactured September 25, 2015, to August 22, 2016, and 2016 GMC Savana cargo and cutaway vans... |
| 16V184000 | 2014-2016 | Tires | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles equipped with a 159 inch wheel base manufactured August 2,... |
| 13V544000 | 2013-2014 | Equipment | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed... |
| 14V614000 | 2014 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave,... |
| 14V500000 | 2011-2014 | Fuel System, Other | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and... |
| 14V117000 | 2009-2014 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle... |
| 13V225000 | 2011-2013 | Fuel System, Other | General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans... |
| 13V147000 | 2013 | Seats | Explorer Van Company, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer and Explorer Limited SE vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis, manufactured August 1,... |
| 13V080000 | 2011 | Fuel System, Other | General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Express vehicles converted by Impco Automotive to run compressed natural gas (CNG), manufactured between November 23,... |
| 13V010000 | 2013 | Electrical System | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Express vehicles manufactured November 1, 2012, through December 21, 2012; and model year 2013 GMC Savana... |
| 13V001000 | 2013 | Steering | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and... |
| 12V388000 | 2003-2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with a left side cargo door, and originally sold or currently... |
| 12V169000 | 2008-2010 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | MAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS, 2009 GMC SAVANA, AND 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT CHASSIS, AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN... |
| 12V112000 | 2012 | Steering | GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND SUBURBAN VEHICLES, AND GMC SAVANA AND YUKON XL HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES. |
| 11V543000 | 2012 | Air Bags | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2011. |