2021 Chevrolet Express
Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 13 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 18 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 13 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Air bags
3 of 13 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle Caught Fire while driving on the highway. This is the third Chevy express 2021 that caught fire in last three months.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-08
Also filed under Structure
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH the contact was crashed into by a deer, the contact stated that the deer struck the driver's side front headlight and then the driver's door.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-11
Structure
2 of 13 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Power train
2 of 13 total reports mention: power train.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-03-22Tires21V115000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021.
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2021-04-16Electrical system21V189000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with 6.6L gasoline engines.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Chevrolet Express — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V115000 · Tires
- Recall 21V189000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2021 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 2021 Chevrolet Express?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Express have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.