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2015 Chevrolet Express Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

21/100

#12 most-complained of 15 Express years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2015 Chevrolet Express ranks 12th out of 15 model years with a complaint index of 21, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other Express years. It has 8 complaints, 3 recalls, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.

Complaints
8
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
12.5
11 city / 16 hwy

Top 2015 Chevy Express problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes2 (25%)
  2. Electrical System2 (25%)
  3. Structure & Body2 (25%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (25%)
  5. Engine1 (13%)
  6. Fuel System1 (13%)

What owners report

  • Tires wear unevenly on the inside and outside edges even after alignment checks come back within specification.
  • Brakes can feel like they warp on long descents, causing violent shaking that stops once the vehicle cools down on level ground.
  • Door locks and the ignition cylinder can malfunction simultaneously, locking owners out and requiring replacement of the lock set.
  • The engine can stall and restart unexpectedly at various speeds while the charging system indicator illuminates.
  • Owners of compressed natural gas variants report difficulty finding compatible fuel, leading to the vehicle running out of gas away from home.
2015 Chevrolet Express complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2015Apr 2016May 2016Jan 2018Mar 2018May 2019Dec 2021
10 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2015 to Dec 2021; peak Mar 2018 (3).

2015 Chevrolet Express recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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
12.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$5,200
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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid7922814
2014Good3614714
2015Best218312.5
2016Caution5015612.5
2017Caution5721612.5

All Chevrolet Express years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Express reliable?
Among Express model years, 2015 has one of the lowest complaint counts, with a complaint index of 21 and a "Best" verdict compared to other years like 2010 (index 100, Avoid) and 2013 (index 79, Avoid).
What problems does the 2015 Chevrolet Express have?
NHTSA complaints cover brakes, electrical system, structure and body, suspension, engine, and fuel system, each with 1-2 complaints. Brakes are the top problem area with 2 complaints, a 25% share.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Express have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls tied to the 2015 Express: a power window switch corrosion issue, a fire extinguisher replacement, and a suspension/TPMS hardware update. None are do-not-drive recalls.
What is the mileage when problems show up on the 2015 Express?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 24,000 miles overall, with brake complaints occurring near a median of 32,497 miles and structure/body complaints near 31,345 miles.
How does the 2015 Express compare to other years?
The 2015 Express ranks 12th worst out of 15 years tracked, meaning it performs better than most other model years, including 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2021, which all carry an "Avoid" verdict.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.