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.
2013GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.9× usual Extended coverage
22 serious complaints of 28, the most about engine (9) and brakes (7); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year. 10 recalls.
What owners report
“This is the second time I am replacing the radiator. Because it is leaking from a seam on the top of the radiator. Even the mechanic says it is a manufacturers defect it happened the first time at around 46000 miles and now again at 120000. This is not right !!!”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2018
“The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet express cutaway. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, it traveled to the floorboard. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake lines had extensive rust, corrosion, holes, and were fractured.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Jun 2019
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 Certain vehicles that are equipped with a diesel engine (RPO LML/LGH/LUZ), a malfunction-indicator light (MIL) may illuminate due to an offset in the temperature sensor in the diesel-emission-reduction fluid (DEF) tank reservoir or increased DEF tank-heater resistance. 29400 Special Coverage. (GCUS-9-3140, Nov 2016)
- Extended coverage Condition On certain 2013-2015 model year Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Savana, GMC Sierra HD, and 2014-2015 model year Chevrolet Cruze vehicles that are equipped with a diesel engine (RPO LML/LGH/LUZ), a malfunction-indicator light (MIL) may illuminate due to an offset in the… (29400, Nov 2017)
- Extended coverage On certain vehicles equipped with a 6.6L Duramax diesel engine (RPO LGH), the malfunction-indicator light (MIL) may illuminate due to soot build-up in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler. 18287 - Special Coverage. (18287, Oct 2018)
- Extended coverage On some vehicles, equipped with a hinged left side rear door (e26), inadequate clearance may result in abrasion to one or both rear brake lines. 14301 - special coverage. (14301, 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.
28 owner complaints · 10 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 12–17 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2013 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
2013 Express trims
| 3LT | EXT | EXT 3LT | EXT LS | EXT LT | LS | LT |
|---|
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.