2015 Chevrolet Express problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Tires (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2018-05-03 · campaign 18V295000 · 207,483 vehicles
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.
Risk: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment 2018-04-26 · campaign 18V267000 · 6,154 vehicles
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,
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2016-04-01 · campaign 16V184000 · 321 vehicles
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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1,562)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-04 · PIT6247B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates direction to find information at www.gmupfitter.com for police and special service vehicles.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,562 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-12-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 20,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet express. the contact stated that she could not place compressed natural gas into the tank of her vehicle. the contact was able to find the required gas in another state; however, the vehicle ran out of gas on the return home. the contact had initially towed the vehicle to a local dealer and was informed that they d…”
2019-05-22 · Engine · 24,000 mi“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, 615-538-5184) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the man…”
2018-03-30 · Structure:body · 25,730 mi“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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failu…”
2018-03-30 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 36,961 mi“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 and the ignition cylinder. the manufacturer was made …”
2018-01-16 · Service Brakes · 48,500 mi“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 11/16/17 by a dealership at 46,000 miles…”
2016-04-06 · Service Brakes · 16,494 mi“brakes failed while driving down a hill in 2nd gear.…”
2015-11-16 · Tires“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 the recommended specifications. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.