2027 Chevrolet Express
Van · 2010–2027
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.
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
2027 Express trims
| Work Van Cargo | LS Passenger | LT Passenger | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote start | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blind-spot warning | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Features from Chevrolet's 2027 equipment guide ("Optional": a package or option adds it); base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. "—": 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.