Chevrolet City Express Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 10, 2026 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet City Express, across 3 model years (2015–2018). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.

Peak: 2015, with 10 complaints
2015: 102015102016: 0201602018: 120181

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Chevrolet City Express years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No City Express model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2015 City Express: 10 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 2018 City Express: 1 complaint, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Chevrolet City Express problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Air Bags621
Electrical System220
Fuel/propulsion System210
Electronic Stability Control (esc)110
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Seats110
Service Brakes110
Structure111
Tires110

All Chevrolet City Express model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2018 City Express11—Air Bags
2016 City Express02——
2015 City Express102—Air Bags

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet City Express years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (10), 2018 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet City Express?

Air Bags, with 6 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet City Express have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.