2017 Chevrolet Express
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 68 |
| 2000 | 84 |
| 2001 | 45 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 58 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
11 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes.
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The ABS lights began coming on and off in April of 2023. My certified mechanic checked codes and found no specific trouble from the available code information. The Abs lights eventually stayed on by November of 2023.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240223
This module has now failed three times and Chevrolet has had this vehicle in one of their dealership lots since 10/5/2023 with no resolution and they've stopped communication with us.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240111
ABS WARNING LIGHT RANDOMLY ILLUMINATES, YOU CAN STOP, THEN RESTART THE ENGINE, AND IT WILL SOMETIMES GO OUT. CRUISE CONTROL RANDOMLY WILL NOT WORK
NHTSA ODI report, 20190203
6 of 20 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.
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The ABS lights began coming on and off in April of 2023. My certified mechanic checked codes and found no specific trouble from the available code information. The Abs lights eventually stayed on by November of 2023.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240223
2 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.
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TL- THE CONTACT SENT THE COMPLAINT VIA EMAIL TO BE USED: ON 5/08/19 AFTER SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FROM OUR DRIVER THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN OUR 2017 EXPRESS CHEVY SHUTDOWN WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR SLAMMING THE DRIVER DOOR WE DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO GET...
NHTSA ODI report, 20191016
2 of 20 total reports mention: air bags.
1 of 20 total reports mentions: visibility.
SAFETY TIMELINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express manufactured September 25, 2015, to August 22, 2016, and 2016 GMC Savana cargo and cutaway vans manufactured January 28, 2016, to May 18, 2016.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will instal a right-hand flat rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
Campaign 16V700000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
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.
Campaign 18V267000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 18V295000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (CCM).
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the CCM to remove the fire risk, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018.
Campaign 18V655000 — check if this car was fixed
Unicell Body Company Inc.
Remedy: Unicell will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners and offer a remedy, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service 1-800-384-4400 or Unicell at 1-716-853-8628.
Campaign 19V428000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. One or both of the rear-quarter windows may be tempered glass instead of laminated glass.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass windows with laminated glass windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733.
Campaign 19V387000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 Chevrolet Express — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V700000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V267000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V295000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V655000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V428000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V387000 (visibility) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Express reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Express?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Express have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.