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Chevrolet ExpressModel year report

2016 Chevrolet Express Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
21,253miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
13 mpgcombined, 6.0L 8-cyl RWD · 11 city / 16 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Chevrolet Express (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Express. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and body and structure (3). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 89% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,253 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 1,287 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 34 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 231 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.

Also reported: Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “I'd be driving down the street when my brakes would apply by them selves slowing my car down . after that my dash would bong and the ABS light would come on . I took it to my Chevy dealer and they replaced the brakes and said it was fixed . I pulled out of the dealers lot and was driving at 35MPH when the brakes locked and a skidded to a stop . If I hadn;t been buckled in I would have gone thru the windshield . …”

NHTSA complaint #11454858, filed 2022-03

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Express. While the vehicle was parked, the door closed without warning even when the vehicle was on an incline. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised by the technician that the door was performing as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10861589, filed 2016-04, 2,000 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the “Service Engine” warning light flashed on and off. The contact stated that after arriving to the residence and shifting into reverse(R), the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and the contact was able to park the vehicle. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the Progressive Snapshot device had caused the failure. The vehicle was repaired, and the Snapshot device was removed; however, the failure persisted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11634601, filed 2025-01, 88,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

89% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 36,000 miles.

44%0–1011%10–2533%25–500%50–7511%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 21,253 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2016420172018201920202022202320242025
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 2016 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 2016 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 Passenger6.0L 8-cyl6-speed automatic111613$5,150
Express 3500 2WD Passenger6.0L 8-cyl6-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 2016 Chevrolet Express → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 1,287 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,287 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 2016 Chevrolet Express have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Express as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Chevrolet Express is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2016 Chevrolet Express been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Chevrolet Express get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Chevrolet Express (Express 2500 2WD Passenger, 6.0L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 11 city and 16 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 2016 Chevrolet Express reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,253 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 36,000 miles; 89% 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.