The 2015 Chevrolet Express has 3 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints).
Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints8filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Visibility › Power window devices and controls
NHTSA recall 18V295000 · May 3, 2018 · 207,483 vehicles
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
Risk: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18155.
Problem: 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 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Problem: 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, 2013, to January 30, 2016. The affected vehicles were shipped to final stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: Without a TPMS, the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under inflated. Driving with under inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install the hardware and software necessary to equip the vehicles with a TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15819.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2015 Chevrolet Express Cargo G23405 VAN RWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
2015 Chevrolet Express Cargo G23705 VAN RWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
2015 Chevrolet Express Cargo G33405 VAN RWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
2015 Chevrolet Express Cargo G33705 VAN RWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
2015 Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 VAN RWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
29.2%
2015 Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 12 Pass VAN RWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
29.2%
2015 Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 15 Pass VAN RWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
27.9%
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Express 2500 2WD Passenger FFV
13mpg combined
City / highway
11 / 16 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel
Express 2500 2WD Passenger
13mpg combined
City / highway
11 / 17 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
4.8 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel
Express 3500 2WD Passenger
13mpg combined
City / highway
11 / 17 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
4.8 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel
Express 2500 2WD Passenger
13mpg combined
City / highway
11 / 16 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel
Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo FFV
12mpg combined
City / highway
10 / 15 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,600/year to fuel
Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo
12mpg combined
City / highway
10 / 15 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,600/year to fuel
Express 3500 2WD Passenger FFV
12mpg combined
City / highway
11 / 16 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,600/year to fuel
Express 3500 2WD Passenger
12mpg combined
City / highway
11 / 16 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,600/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Suspension
2
0
0
0
—
Service brakes
2
0
0
0
—
Electrical system Ignition
2
0
0
0
—
Latches/locks/linkages
2
0
0
0
—
Tires
1
0
0
0
—
Structure Body
1
0
0
0
—
Engine
1
0
0
0
—
Fuel system, gasoline
1
0
0
0
—
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Oct 1, 2021 · 20,000 milesFuel system, gasoline The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that she could not place compressed natural gas into the tank of her vehicle. The contact was able to find the required gas in another state; however, the vehicle ran out of gas on the return home. The contact had initially towed the vehicle to a local dealer and was informed that they did not have an available service technician to repair her vehicle. The contact then called Weston Buick GMC (22555 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030) where she towed the vehicle after she was assured that the vehicle could be serviced by the dealer. After two weeks of remaining in the dealer's possession, the contact was also informed that the dealer…
Nov 1, 2018 · 24,000 milesEngine TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED, RESTARTED, AND THE CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED WALKER CHEVROLET (3940 CAROTHERS PKWY, FRANKLIN, TN 37067, 615-538-5184) AND WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
Mar 29, 2018 · 25,730 milesStructure › Body TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, ALL OF THE LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT COULD NOT USE THE IGNITION KEY TO OPEN ANY OF THE DOORS. CHAMPION CHEVROLET IN RENO, NEVADA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,730.
Mar 29, 2018 · 36,961 milesLatches/locks/linkages TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, ALL OF THE LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT COULD NOT USE THE IGNITION KEY TO OPEN ANY OF THE DOORS. CHAMPION CHEVROLET IN RENO, NEVADA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REPLACED ALL OF THE DOOR LOCKS AND THE IGNITION CYLINDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,961.
Jan 14, 2018 · 48,500 milesService brakes WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A MOUNTAINOUS AREA, THE BRAKES APPEARED TO WARP, WHICH RESULTED IN THE VAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. ONCE WE WERE BACK ON LEVEL GROUND THE BRAKES APPEARED TO COOL DOWN AND THE SHAKING STOPPED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT WAS DONE 11/16/17 BY A DEALERSHIP AT 46,000 MILES
May 6, 2016 · 45 milesElectrical system TL-
Mar 11, 2016 · 16,494 milesService brakes BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL IN 2ND GEAR.
Nov 2, 2015Suspension 2015 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIRES ISSUE. CONSUMER HAS PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS WITH DIFFERENT VEHICLES LISTED IN ARTEMIS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES WERE WEARING OUT ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES PREMATURELY. THE ALIGNMENT WAS CHECKED AND IT WAS WITHIN THE RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS. *JB
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
AQ18006 · opened Dec 1, 2018 · openSale of noncompliant school bus NHTSA's Office of Chief Counsel received a report from a private attorney representing the estate of a child passenger in a 15 passenger van who died in a crash allegedly occurring when the van was being employed by a school district for student transportation. The attorney provided the agency with a bill of sale and accompanying documentation indicating that the van was sold in August of 2015 by Wiesner Chevrolet of Huntsville, Texas to the Trinity County Texas Independent School District. Sale of a vehicle that does not comply with the Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards (FMVSS) applicable to school buses when that vehicle is likely to be used significantly to transport preprimary, primary, and secondary school students to or from school or an event related to school constitutes a violation of Section 30112 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. The purpose of this AQ is to investigate…