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2015 Chevrolet Express Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
24,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
13 mpgcombined, 4.8L 8-cyl RWD · 11 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Chevrolet Express (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Express. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and latches, locks and linkages (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1,563 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 38 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 270 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “While driving out of a mountainous area, the brakes appeared to warp, which resulted in the van shaking violently when the brakes were applied. Once we were back on level ground the brakes appeared to cool down and the shaking stopped when the brakes were applied. The front end alignment was done 11/16/17 by a dealership at 46,000 miles”

NHTSA complaint #11063127, filed 2018-01, 48,500 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Express. While the vehicle was stationary, all of the locks on the vehicle malfunctioned. The contact could not use the ignition key to open any of the doors. Champion Chevrolet in reno, nevada was made aware of the failure and replaced all of the door locks and the ignition cylinder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,961.”

NHTSA complaint #11082181, filed 2018-03, 36,961 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: “The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Express. While the vehicle was stationary, all of the locks on the vehicle malfunctioned. The contact could not use the ignition key to open any of the doors. Champion Chevrolet in reno, nevada was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,730.”

NHTSA complaint #11082182, filed 2018-03, 25,730 miles

Suspension: “2015 Chevrolet city Express. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tires issue. Consumer has previous complaints with different vehicles listed in artemis. The consumer stated the tires were wearing out on the inside and outside edges prematurely. The alignment was checked and it was within the recommended specifications.”

NHTSA complaint #10806998, filed 2015-11

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 25,730 miles.

14%0–1043%10–2543%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 24,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201520162018320192021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Express. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Express Passenger 2500 · VAN RWDnot rated———3 · 29.2% risk
Express Passenger 3500 12 Pass · VAN RWDnot rated———3 · 29.2% risk
Express Passenger 3500 15 Pass · VAN RWDnot rated———3 · 27.9% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Chevrolet Express version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo6.0L 8-cyl6-speed automatic101512$5,600
Express 2500 2WD Passenger4.8L 8-cyl6-speed automatic111713$5,150
Express 2500 2WD Passenger6.0L 8-cyl6-speed automatic111613$5,150
Express 3500 2WD Passenger4.8L 8-cyl6-speed automatic111713$5,150
Express 3500 2WD Passenger6.0L 8-cyl6-speed automatic111612$5,600
Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo6.0L 8-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic101512$5,600
Express 2500 2WD Passenger6.0L 8-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic111613$5,150
Express 3500 2WD Passenger6.0L 8-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic111612$5,600

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Chevrolet Express → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,563 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,563 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Express

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20211311,5002———Not enough data
20201762,3761———Rising
201985,3924———Not enough data
2018119,9426———Not enough data
20172118,0006—13—Rising
20161521,2536—13—Stable
2015824,0003—13—Not enough data
20141430,9507—13—Not enough data
20132219,6628—14—Falling
20121338,5006—13—Not enough data
20111294,0365—12—Not enough data
20101547,8505———Falling
20091051,0007———Not enough data
20081442,47510—14—Not enough data
20071865,0004—15—Falling
20061262,52916—15—Not enough data
20052385,9348—15—Falling
20042187,0006—15—Falling
20035946,82410—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20025633,0000—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20014545,0002—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20008455,8751—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19996868,6121—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19982361,1251—14—Stable
19972982,0001—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19961558,5002—14—Stable

All Chevrolet Express model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Express have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Express as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Chevrolet Express is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2015 Chevrolet Express been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Express get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Chevrolet Express (Express 2500 2WD Passenger, 4.8L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 11 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Express reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 25,730 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.