Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2017The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2011GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.7× usual Extended coverage
17 serious complaints of 19, the most about fuel system (4) and brakes (4); per car on the road, 0.7× this model's usual year. 5 recalls.
What owners report
“Vehicle broke down with a crank no start condition. Verified no fuel pressure. Diagnostics revealed no continuity between tank fuel pump positive lead at fuel pump relay, and ground. Removed fuel tank, disconnected fuel pump wiring harness, and found burned pin at positive terminal of fuel pump and mating harness connector.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Aug 2026
“We developed a significant leak in a rear brake line of our van. The leak did not lead to a loss of control, but the brake reservoir was nearly empty when I discovered the issue. The leak was discovered based on a large spot left on our driveway under the van.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Jan 2020
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Certain 2010-2014 model year Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles may have a condition in which the fuel pump becomes inoperative due to an open circuit and/or overheating of the fuel pump module battery terminal. 14634 - Special Coverage. (14634, Feb 2015)
- Extended coverage Some 2010-2015 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles and 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles that are equipped with 6.6L Duramax Diesel engines (RPO LML or LGH) may contain a leak in the seal between the engine-exhaust down pipe and the engine-exhaust pipe. 15457 -… (GCUS-9-898, Sep 2015)
- Extended coverage On some vehicles a malfunction-indicator light (MIL) may illuminate due to an offset in the temperature sensor in the diesel-emission-reduction fluid (DEF) tank reservoir, increased tank-heater resistance, or reductant-system performance. 14652A-Special Coverage. (GCUS-9-2952, Oct 2016)
- Extended coverage On some vehicles equipped with a 6.6L Duramax Diesel engine (RPO LML, LGH) the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate due to a condition with the glow plugs. Special Coverage. (15114, Jan 2019)
- Extended coverage On some vehicles equipped with a 6.6l diesel engine, the nitrogen oxide (nox) sensor may fail due to contamination between the terminals in the sensor and the wire interface. 13386 - special coverage. (G-208062, Jan 2015)
- Extended coverage On some vehicles equipped with a 6.6l diesel engine (rpo lgh) and vehicles equipped with a 6.6l diesel engine (rpo lml/lgh), the nitrogen oxide (nox) sensor may fail due to contamination between the terminals in the sensor and the wire interface. 13386a - special coverage (revised warranty… (13386, Mar 2015)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
19 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 12–17 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 trims and features
Every Express year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 4.3L 6-cyl; 4.8L 8-cyl; 5.3L 8-cyl; 6.0L 8-cyl · Drive: AWD, RWD
2011 Express trims
| 3LT | 4LT | Cargo | Cargo EXT | Conversion 3LT | Conversion 4LT | Conversion Ext 3LT | Cutaway 139" Wheelbase | Cutaway 159" Wheelbase | Cutaway 177" Wheelbase | EXT | EXT 3LT | Export | LS | LS EXT | LT | LT EXT | Mobility | Paratransit | Paratransit EXT | Passenger LS | Passenger LS EXT | Passenger LT | Passenger LT EXT |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Chevrolet aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | Not rated | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | Not rated | 0 | 2 | Vehicle speed control (1) | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | Not rated | 1 | 1 | Engine (2) | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | Not rated | 2 | 11 | Power train (5) | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | Not rated | 4 | 27 | Air bags (3) | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | Not rated | 2 | 36 | Power train (10) | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | Not rated | 8 | 18 | Power train (4) | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | Not rated | 12 | 25 | Electrical system (5) | — |
| 2017 | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 12–13 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 22 | Service brakes (11) | — |
| 2016 | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 12–13 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 22 | Service brakes (4) | — |
| 2015 | 4.8L 8-cyl 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 12–13 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 9 | Electrical system (2) | — |
| 2014 | 4.3L 6-cyl 4.8L 8-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl 6.0L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 12–16 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 29 | Air bags (8) | — |
| 2013 | 4.3L 6-cyl 4.8L 8-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl 6.0L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 12–17 mpg | Not rated | 10 | 28 | Engine (9) | — |
| 2012 | 4.3L 6-cyl 4.8L 8-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl 6.0L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 12–17 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 24 | Fuel/propulsion system (7) | — |
| 2011 | 4.3L 6-cyl 4.8L 8-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl 6.0L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 12–17 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 19 | Fuel/propulsion system (4) | — |
| 2010 | 4.3L 6-cyl 5.3L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 14–17 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 30 | Air bags (8) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHEVROLET EXPRESS PASSENGER 2500 PV N/A RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET EXPRESS PASSENGER 3500 PV N/A RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 - 12 Passenger PV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 - 12 Passenger PV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 - 15 Passenger PV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 - 12 Passenger PV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500- 12 passenger PV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500- 15 passenger PV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 PV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 - 12 Passenger PV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 - 15 Passenger PV RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 - 12 Passenger VAN RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 7 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 - 15 Passenger VAN RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 7 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 2 | 13 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 - 12 Passenger VAN RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 2 | 14 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 - 15 Passenger VAN RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 2 | 14 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 17 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 12 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 19 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 15 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 19 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Express Passenger G2500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 8 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Express Passenger G3500 12 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 10 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Express Passenger G3500 15 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 4 | 10 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 11 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 12 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 14 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 15 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 14 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 21 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 12 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 22 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 15 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 22 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 15 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 12 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 20 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 15 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 20 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 9 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 12 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 8 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 15 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 8 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 1500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 24 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 1500 VAN AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 24 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 15 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 12 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 15 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 15 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 15 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 1500 VAN AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 22 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 1500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 22 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 22 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 12 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 23 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 15 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 8 | 23 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 1500 VAN AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 15 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 1500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 15 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 13 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 12 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 18 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 15 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 18 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 1500 VAN AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 15 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 1500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 15 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 2500 VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 15 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 12 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 12 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Express Passenger 3500 15 Pass VAN RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 13 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Van w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 19 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Express 2500 12 Passenger Van w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 22 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Express Van 3500 12 Passenger Van w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 19 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Express Van 3500 15 Passenger Van w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 19 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Express 2500 2WD Passenger | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 13 |
| 2017 | Express 3500 2WD Passenger | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2016 | Express 2500 2WD Passenger | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 13 |
| 2016 | Express 3500 2WD Passenger | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2015 | Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L |
12 |
| 2015 | Express 2500 2WD Passenger | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.8 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L |
13 |
| 2015 | Express 3500 2WD Passenger | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.8 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L |
12–13 |
| 2014 | Express 1500 2WD Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.3 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
15–16 |
| 2014 | Express 1500 2WD Conversion Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2014 | Express 1500 2WD Passenger | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2014 | Express 1500 AWD Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2014 | Express 1500 AWD Conversion Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2014 | Express 1500 AWD Passenger | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2014 | Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2014 | Express 2500 2WD Passenger | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.8 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L |
13 |
| 2014 | Express 3500 2WD Passenger | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.8 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L |
12–13 |
| 2013 | Express 1500 2WD Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.3 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
15–17 |
| 2013 | Express 1500 2WD Conversion Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2013 | Express 1500 2WD Passenger | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2013 | Express 1500 AWD Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2013 | Express 1500 AWD Conversion Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2013 | Express 1500 AWD Passenger | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2013 | Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2013 | Express 2500 2WD Passenger | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.8 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L |
13 |
| 2013 | Express 3500 2WD Passenger | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.8 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L |
12–13 |
| 2012 | Express 1500 2WD Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.3 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
15–17 |
| 2012 | Express 1500 2WD Conversion Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2012 | Express 1500 2WD Passenger | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2012 | Express 1500 AWD Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2012 | Express 1500 AWD Conversion Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2012 | Express 1500 AWD Passenger | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2012 | Express 2500 2WD Cargo | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2012 | Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2012 | Express 2500 2WD Passenger | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.8 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L |
13 |
| 2012 | Express 3500 2WD Cargo | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2012 | Express 3500 2WD Passenger | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.8 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L |
12–13 |
| 2011 | Express 1500 2WD Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.3 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
15–17 |
| 2011 | Express 1500 2WD Conversion Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2011 | Express 1500 2WD Passenger | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2011 | Express 1500 AWD Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2011 | Express 1500 AWD Conversion Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2011 | Express 1500 AWD Passenger | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2011 | Express 2500 2WD Cargo | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2011 | Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2011 | Express 2500 2WD Passenger | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.8 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L |
13 |
| 2011 | Express 3500 2WD Cargo | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2011 | Express 3500 2WD Passenger | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.0 L | 12 |
| 2010 | Express 1500 2WD Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.3 L Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
15–17 |
| 2010 | Express 1500 2WD Conversion Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2010 | Express 1500 2WD Passenger | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2010 | Express 1500 AWD Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2010 | Express 1500 AWD Conversion Cargo | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
| 2010 | Express 1500 AWD Passenger | Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 14 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.