2017 Chevrolet Express Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2017 Chevrolet Express has 21 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 63, and 6 recalls, earning a Caution verdict and ranking 8th worst of 20 model years. Brakes are the top problem area, cited in 67% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 63/100
- #8 of 20 Express years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 21
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- 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 2017 Chevy Express problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes14 (67%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (29%)
- Airbags3 (14%)
- Electrical System2 (10%)
- Engine2 (10%)
- Steering1 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes engage unexpectedly while turning the steering wheel, reported on a van with only 16 miles on the odometer.
- ABS warning light randomly illuminates and sometimes clears itself after restarting the engine, along with cruise control failing to work.
- A bad master cylinder rear proportioning valve prevents rear brakes from working in cold weather unless the pedal is pumped hard.
- Brake and ABS stabilized track warning lights come on around highway speed, tied to a failed brake stabilizer system and pump motor.
- Tail lights and daytime running lamps on both sides stop illuminating and the failure returns even after the lights are replaced.
- Airbag, traction control, and stability control warning messages appear and disappear randomly, worse on wet roads.
2017 Chevrolet Express recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V428000Jun 11, 2019Other325 vehicles
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 ProMaster-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.
- NHTSA 19V387000May 23, 2019Visibility & Wipers1,159 vehicles
Visibility:glass, side/rear
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. One or both of the rear-quarter windows may be tempered glass instead of laminated glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass windows with laminated glass windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192218960.
- NHTSA 18V655000Sep 21, 2018Electrical System30,448 vehicles
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). If the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum floor vent and an electrical short occurs, components within the CCM may overheat.
Risk: If the CCM overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the CCM to remove the fire risk, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 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 18299.
2017 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.
2017 compared with other Express years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Chevrolet Express reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 21 complaints and a complaint index of 63 for the 2017 Express, giving it a Caution verdict. It ranks 8th worst among the 20 model years with data.
- What is the most common problem with the 2017 Chevrolet Express?
- Brakes are the top problem area, making up 67% of complaints, including reports of ABS light issues and brake booster or master cylinder problems.
- Does the 2017 Chevrolet Express have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2017 Express, covering areas like visibility/wipers, electrical system, and other components. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2017 Express compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 63, the 2017 Express ranks 8th worst of 20 model years. Years like 2011 and 2015 scored much lower (21 and 16) and earned Best verdicts, while 2010 and 2012 scored higher (100 and 95) and are rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Chevrolet Express?
- EPA rates the 2017 Express at 13 mpg combined (11 city / 16 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,000.