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2015 Chevrolet Express Passenger: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has only 8 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Express Passenger, and none mention a crash, fire or injury[1]. Its EPA combined ratings are 12 to 13 MPG[2][3].
Reported problems
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for this model year[1]. None mention a crash, a fire, an injury or a death[1]. These are unverified reports, and one complaint can name several parts.
No part of the van stands out. Four component groups have 2 complaints each:
Tires, structure, engine and the gasoline fuel system have 1 complaint each[9][10][11][12].
We also read a small sample of the complaint texts. This is what owners describe in that sample:
- Door locks. In the sample of complaints we read, two owners say all the door locks stopped working while the van was parked and the key would not open the doors. One says the locks and ignition cylinder were replaced. The other says the van was not repaired[8][7].
- Brake shaking. One owner describes violent shaking when braking while driving out of a mountainous area. It stopped once the van was on level ground[6].
- Tire wear. One owner describes tires wearing on both edges, even though an alignment check found the alignment within specification[5].
With so few reports, these are individual stories and not a pattern we can measure.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year[4]. Newest first:
- Power window switch (18V295). Liquid can leak into the driver's power window switch and corrode it. That raises electrical resistance and can increase the risk of a fire. GM says dealers will replace the driver side switch for free. The recall covers 207,483 vehicles in total and began in August 2018[13].
- Fire extinguisher (18V267). Certain plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers can clog, so they may not discharge or may need too much force to use. In some models the nozzle can also detach with enough force to cause injury. The risk is greater injury if there is a fire. Owners contact Kidde for a free replacement. This recall covers 6,154 vehicles and began in June 2018[14].
- Tire pressure monitoring (16V184). Certain incomplete vehicles with a 159 inch wheelbase left GM and went to the companies that finish the vans without a tire pressure monitoring system[15]. Without one, the driver is not warned about under-inflated tires, which raises the risk of a crash. Dealers will add the hardware and software for free. The recall covers 321 vehicles and began in May 2016[15].
Fuel economy
EPA lists several versions of the 2015 Express Passenger. All are rear-wheel drive with a 6-speed automatic[2][3].
| Version | Engine | City / Hwy / Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2500[16] | 4.8L 8-cyl, regular | 11 / 17 / 13 | $5,150 |
| 2500[17] | 6.0L 8-cyl, regular | 11 / 16 / 13 | $5,150 |
| 2500[2] | 6.0L 8-cyl, gasoline or E85 | 11 / 16 / 13 | $5,150 |
| 3500[18] | 4.8L 8-cyl, regular | 11 / 17 / 13 | $5,150 |
| 3500[19] | 6.0L 8-cyl, regular | 11 / 16 / 12 | $5,600 |
| 3500[3] | 6.0L 8-cyl, gasoline or E85 | 11 / 16 / 12 | $5,600 |
EPA's annual cost uses its current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the van was new.
Engine and size
The EPA entries above list a 4.8L and a 6.0L 8-cylinder engine[16][17]. Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US vans.
How 2015 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 19 | 2 |
| 1997 | 31 | 1 |
| 1998 | 29 | 1 |
| 1999 | 76 | 1 |
| 2000 | 96 | 1 |
| 2001 | 63 | 2 |
| 2002 | 70 | 0 |
| 2003 | 101 | 10 |
| 2004 | 57 | 7 |
| 2005 | 59 | 8 |
| 2006 | 45 | 17 |
| 2007 | 41 | 6 |
| 2008 | 41 | 11 |
| 2009 | 26 | 9 |
| 2010 | 30 | 6 |
| 2011 | 18 | 7 |
| 2012 | 20 | 6 |
| 2013 | 23 | 8 |
| 2014 | 25 | 8 |
| 2015 | 8 | 3 |
| 2016 | 15 | 6 |
| 2017 | 21 | 6 |
NHTSA's counts for the Express Passenger by model year show where 2015 sits[4].
- Complaints. 2015 has 8, the fewest of any year listed from 1996 to 2017[4]. The next lowest are 2016 with 15 and 2011 with 18[4].
- Recalls. 2015 has 3, fewer than any year from 2003 to 2017[4]. Some older years have fewer, such as 2002 with 0 and 1997 to 2000 with 1 each[4].
For neighboring years, 2014 has 25 complaints and 8 recalls, and 2016 has 15 complaints and 6 recalls[4]. Counts are not adjusted for how many vans were sold, so read these as a rough guide only.
Should you buy a used 2015 Express Passenger?
The record is light, with 8 complaints and none involving a crash, fire or injury[1]. The 3 recalls each list a free remedy, so ask whether the window switch and fire extinguisher work was done[13][14][15]. The lock failures some owners describe are worth testing on any van you look at[8]. Budget for fuel, since EPA estimates run from $5,150 to $5,600 a year[2][3]. Our data does not cover towing, oil capacity, seating or safety ratings, so check those separately.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most reported problems on the 2015 Chevy Express Passenger?
- No group has more than 2 of the 8 complaints[1]. Suspension, brakes, electrical system and latches/locks/linkages have 2 each[1][5][6][7][8].
- Does the 2015 Chevy Express Passenger have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3[4]: a power window switch (18V295), fire extinguishers (18V267) and a missing tire pressure monitoring system on certain incomplete vehicles (16V184). Each lists a free remedy[13][14][15].
- What MPG does the 2015 Chevy Express Passenger get?
- EPA combined ratings are 13 MPG for the 2500 and 12 or 13 MPG for the 3500, depending on engine[2][3][16][18][17][19].
- Is the 2015 Express Passenger a reliable van?
- It has the fewest complaints of any listed model year, with 8[4]. Complaints are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so treat that as a rough guide.
- How does 2015 compare with other Express Passenger years?
- 2015 has 8 complaints against 25 for 2014 and 15 for 2016[4].
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Chevrolet Express Passenger (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA rating for Express 2500 2WD Passenger, 6.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive: 11 city / 16 highway / 13 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Express 3500 2WD Passenger, 6.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Gasoline or E85, Rear-Wheel Drive: 11 city / 16 highway / 12 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Chevrolet Express Passenger model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- 2 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the latches/locks/linkages component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 18V295, filed May 3, 2018: Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V267, filed April 26, 2018: Equipment. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V184, filed April 1, 2016: Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Express 2500 2WD Passenger, 4.8L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 11 city / 17 highway / 13 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Express 2500 2WD Passenger, 6.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 11 city / 16 highway / 13 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Express 3500 2WD Passenger, 4.8L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 11 city / 17 highway / 13 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Express 3500 2WD Passenger, 6.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 11 city / 16 highway / 12 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 2500 EXPRESS PASSENGER VAN SWB: length 224 in, width 80 in, height 81 in, wheelbase 135 in, curb weight 5,873 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 3500 EXPRESS PASSENGER VAN SWB: length 224 in, width 80 in, height 81 in, wheelbase 135 in, curb weight 6,087 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 3500 EXPRESS PASSENGER VAN LWB: length 244 in, width 80 in, height 82 in, wheelbase 155 in, curb weight 6,407 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov