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Chevrolet ExpressModel year report

2017 Chevrolet Express Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
18,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in 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 2017 Chevrolet Express (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Express. The part named most often is brakes, with 13 complaints (62% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (6) and air bags (3). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 82% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 18,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 1,183 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 31 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: “My company just recently purchased dozens of 2017 chevy Express vans. One of these new vans (16 miles on odometer) experienced a faulty brake booster mechanical issue which caused the brakes to engage while turning the steering wheel. The design of the brake booster integration with the power steering pump was part of the problem. This is potentially fatal design flaw if you manufacture a vehicle that would engage the brakes just by turning the steering wheel.”

NHTSA complaint #11031985, filed 2017-10, 16 miles

Air bags: “Service airbag, service traction control and service stabilitrac pop up on the driver information center screen randomly and go away randomly. I have noticed the airbag warning happens more frequently when the roads are wet. Vehicle was just at dealer for service and they couldn't find the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11325401, filed 2020-05, 49,000 miles

Electrical system: “Tl- the contact sent the complaint via email to be used: on 5/08/19 after several complaints from our driver that the electrical system in our 2017 Express chevy shutdown when hitting a bump or slamming the driver door we decided it was time to get it checked out van was not purchased from auto nation chevy in lake worth fl,this dealer was not able to locate a problem the same described problem continued to persist,we decided to bring the van to the dealer from whom it was purchased schumacher chevy in north palm beach 05/13/19,upon keeping the vehicle for +/- a week this dealer concluded…”

NHTSA complaint #11268920, filed 2019-10, 18,029 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

82% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 75 and 49,000 miles.

36%0–1036%10–259%25–509%50–750%75–1009%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 18,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20172019202020222023202482026
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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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. 1,183 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,183 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 2017 Chevrolet Express have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Express as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Chevrolet Express is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 13 complaints (62% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 6.

Has the 2017 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 2017 Chevrolet Express get?

The EPA rates the 2017 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 2017 Chevrolet Express reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 18,000 miles and the middle half falls between 75 and 49,000 miles; 82% 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.