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2023 Chevrolet Express Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

14/100

#13 most-complained of 15 Express years

The 2023 Chevrolet Express has 2 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and a Complaint Index of 14, ranking 13th of 15 model years — one of the lowest complaint counts in the lineup. Its one recall covers transmission control module software.

Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2023 Chevrolet Express problems

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

  1. Brakes1 (50%)
  2. Electrical System1 (50%)
  3. Engine1 (50%)
  4. Steering1 (50%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (50%)

What owners report

  • An outer tie rod failed, causing the front wheel to turn sideways while pulling into a driveway, at 29,047 miles.
  • The slippery road warning light activates and wheels lock up when driving over 60 miles per hour.
  • The ABS warning light illuminates along with 'Service Traction Control' and 'Service StabiliTrak' messages.
2023 Chevrolet Express complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2025Jul 2025
5 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2025 to Jul 2025; peak Jul 2025 (3).

2023 Chevrolet Express recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V839000Nov 7, 2024Transmission & Powertrain77,824 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:control module:software

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. Incorrect software in the transmission control module (TCM) may result in harsh shifting, reduced power, unintended deceleration, rear wheel lockup, or cause the vehicle to move in an unintended direction.

    Risk: Rear wheel lock-up or moving in an unintended direction can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control module software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242471620.

2023 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
2020Caution71171—
2021Avoid86132—
2023No verdict1421—
2024No verdict710—
2025No verdict004—

All Chevrolet Express years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Express reliable?
NHTSA lists only 2 complaints and 1 recall for the 2023 Chevrolet Express, giving it a Complaint Index of 14, the second-lowest of the 15 model years covered.
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Express have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (24V839000) covers incorrect transmission control module software that can cause harsh shifting, reduced power, or unintended deceleration on 2022-2023 Express and Savana models.
What problems have owners reported on the 2023 Chevrolet Express?
Owners reported a tie rod failure at 29,047 miles and an electrical issue involving false slippery-road warnings and ABS/StabiliTrak error messages.
How does the 2023 Express compare to other model years?
With a Complaint Index of 14 and rank 13 of 15 (higher rank number meaning fewer complaints), the 2023 Express has notably fewer reported problems than years like 2010 (Complaint Index 100) or 2021 (Complaint Index 86).

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.