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Chevrolet Express: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 18 model years of the Chevrolet Express on record, 2005 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about service brakes). 2006 has the most recall campaigns (16).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2017 0 0 0 — 13 MPG
2016 0 0 0 — 13 MPG
2015 0 0 0 — 12 MPG
2014 0 0 0 — 14 MPG
2013 0 0 0 — 14 MPG
2012 0 0 0 — 14 MPG
2011 0 0 0 — 14 MPG
2010 0 0 0 — 14 MPG
2009 0 0 0 — 14 MPG
2008 0 0 0 — 14 MPG
2007 4 23 5 AIR BAGS 14 MPG
2006 16 18 2 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14 MPG
2005 9 40 7 SERVICE BRAKES 14 MPG
2004 7 40 4 SERVICE BRAKES 14 MPG
2003 11 40 0 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13 MPG
2002 0 40 0 SERVICE BRAKES 14 MPG
2001 2 38 4 TIRES 14 MPG
2000 1 40 1 STRUCTURE 14 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Chevrolet Express

Questions

Which Chevrolet Express year has the most complaints?
Of 18 model years of the Chevrolet Express on record, 2005 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about service brakes).
Which Chevrolet Express year has the most recalls?
2006 has the most recall campaigns (16).
Which Chevrolet Express years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.