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Chevrolet City Express problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every City Express from 2015 to 2018: 11 owner complaints and 5 recalls across 3 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2015 (10), 2018 (1). Best fuel economy: 25 mpg combined (2018).

Chevrolet City Express
Photo: Kevauto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Airbags6
Fuel & propulsion2
Electrical2
Body & structure1
Brakes1
Stability control1
Tires1
Fuel system1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201521025
20162025
20181125

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Chevrolet City Express?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2015 (10), 2018 (1).

How many recalls has the Chevrolet City Express had?

Across 2015–2018, NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).