2015 Chevrolet Express Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2015 Chevrolet Express has a complaint index of 16, the second-lowest of any Express model year on record, earning a Best verdict. It has 8 complaints and 3 recalls, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported to NHTSA.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 16/100
- #17 of 20 Express years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 8
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 13
- 11 city / 16 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2015 Chevy Express problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes2 (25%)
- Electrical System2 (25%)
- Structure & Body2 (25%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (25%)
- Engine1 (13%)
- Fuel System1 (13%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Tires wear unevenly on inside and outside edges even after alignment checks come back within specification.
- Brakes reportedly warp on long downhill or mountain driving, causing violent shaking that stops once the vehicle cools on level ground.
- All door locks and the ignition cylinder have malfunctioned at once, leaving owners unable to open doors with the key.
- The vehicle has stalled and restarted at various speeds while the charging system indicator illuminated.
- Owners of compressed natural gas versions report being unable to refuel at some stations, leading to the vehicle running out of gas.
2015 Chevrolet Express recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V295000May 3, 2018Visibility & Wipers207,483 vehicles
Visibility:power window devices and controls
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 18V267000Apr 26, 2018Other6,154 vehicles
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 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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 16V184000Apr 1, 2016Suspension, Wheels & Tires321 vehicles
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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.
Remedy: 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.
2015 Chevrolet Express fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 11 MPG
- Highway
- 16 MPG
- Combined
- 13 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,000
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Express years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Chevrolet Express reliable?
- Among Express model years, 2015 ranks well. It has a complaint index of 16, ranking 17th worst (meaning it's one of the lower-complaint years) out of 20 model years with data, and carries a Best verdict.
- What problems does the 2015 Chevrolet Express have?
- NHTSA complaints cite brakes, electrical system, structure and body, and suspension issues most often, each accounting for 25% of complaints. Owners also reported one engine stalling incident and one fuel system complaint.
- Does the 2015 Chevrolet Express have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Express, covering a power window switch that can corrode, a fire extinguisher issue, and a suspension/TPMS hardware and software fix. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2015 Express compare to other years?
- The 2015 model year has a complaint index of 16, far below high-complaint years like 2010 (index 100) and 2012 (index 95), which are rated Avoid. Only 2011, with an index of 21, and 2015 itself score among the lowest.