Chevrolet Express 1500 Problems by Year
Chevrolet Express 1500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Express 1500 year: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2014. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Express 1500: 18 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 Express 1500: 12 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2014 Express 1500: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2012 Express 1500: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2011 Express 1500: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1996 Express 1500: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
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 Express 1500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Structure | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 8 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet Express 1500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Express 1500 | 10 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 Express 1500 | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 Express 1500 | 3 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2010 Express 1500 | 4 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2009 Express 1500 | 5 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2008 Express 1500 | 9 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2007 Express 1500 | 5 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2006 Express 1500 | 5 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2005 Express 1500 | 10 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Express 1500 | 12 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Express 1500 | 18 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Express 1500 | 10 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Express 1500 | 5 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 Express 1500 | 6 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 1999 Express 1500 | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1996 Express 1500 | 4 | 0 | — | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Express 1500 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (10), 2003 (18), 2004 (12), 2005 (10), 2014 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Express 1500 year. 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 Express 1500?
Air Bags, with 15 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Express 1500 have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.