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2015 Chevrolet Express problems

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One of the years to avoid

The 2015 Chevrolet Express carries two red flags at once: 12 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA and an open NHTSA defect investigation (subject: Sale of noncompliant school bus). It is one of the Express years to avoid.

12

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations · 1 open

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other Express years?

Express NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted102 complaints1995: 1 complaints1996: 20 complaints1997: 35 complaints1998: 27 complaints1999: 82 complaints2000: 102 complaints2001: 60 complaints2002: 77 complaints2003: 75 complaints2004: 26 complaints2005: 33 complaints2006: 16 complaints2007: 18 complaints2008: 19 complaints2009: 11 complaints2010: 23 complaints2011: 17 complaints2012: 18 complaints2013: 31 complaints2014: 19 complaints2015: 12 complaints2016: 20 complaints2017: 30 complaints2018: 17 complaints2019: 8 complaints2020: 20 complaints2021: 12 complaints2022: 5 complaints2023: 5 complaints2024: 3 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Express NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Express problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes217%
Electrical System217%
Latches & Locks217%
Suspension217%
Tires & Wheels18%
Body & Structure18%
Engine18%
Fuel System18%

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Express have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V295000Visibility & WipersMay 3, 2018 · 207,483 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.

Consequence

High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18155.

18V267000OtherApril 26, 2018 · 6,154 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.

16V184000Tires & WheelsApril 1, 2016 · 321 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles equipped with a 159 inch wheel base manufactured August 2, 2013, to January 30, 2016. The affected vehicles were shipped to final stage manufacturers without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Consequence

Without a TPMS, the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under inflated. Driving with under inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install the hardware and software necessary to equip the vehicles with a TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15819.

Open NHTSA investigations

AQ18006

Sale of noncompliant school bus

NHTSA's Office of Chief Counsel received a report from a private attorney representing the estate of a child passenger in a 15 passenger van who died in a crash allegedly occurring when the van was being employed by a school district for student transportation. The attorney provided the agency with a bill of sale and accompanying documentation indicating that the van was sold in August of 2015 by Wiesner Chevrolet of Huntsville, Texas to the Trinity County Texas Independent School District. Sale of a vehicle that does not comply with the Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards (FMVSS) applicable to school buses when that vehicle is likely to be used significantly to transport preprimary, primary, and secondary school students to or from school or an event related to school constitutes a violation of Section 30112 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. The purpose of this AQ is to investigate the potential violation of the Act's prohibition of sales of a school bus that is not compliant to FMVSS.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · March 29, 2018

“2015 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIRES ISSUE. CONSUMER HAS PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS WITH DIFFERENT VEHICLES LISTED IN ARTEMIS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES WERE WEARING OUT ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES PREMATURELY. THE ALIGNMENT WAS CHECKED AND IT WAS WITHIN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · November 2, 2015

“TL* 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 29, 2018

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · January 14, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED, RESTARTED, AND THE CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED WALKER CHEVROLET (3940 CAROTHERS PKWY, FRANKLIN, TN 37067, [PHONE]) AND WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 1, 2018

2015 Chevrolet Express — common questions

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Express reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 12 complaints put the 2015 model at #23 of 32 Express years, and a defect investigation remains open. It is one of the Express years to avoid.

What are the most common 2015 Express problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are suspension (2 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), brakes (2 complaints).

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Express have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Chevrolet Express. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Express under NHTSA investigation?

Yes — an investigation remains open (Sale of noncompliant school bus). An open ODI action means NHTSA is actively assessing a possible defect.

Which Chevrolet Express years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Express years to avoid are 2000, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2001, 1997, 2005, 2013, 2017, 2015. The cleanest record among Express years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.