2015 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Class
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
25 combined · 24 city / 26 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
2 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 25 MPG combined — 23% better than the average 2015 special purpose vehicle (20.3 MPG).

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van is a special purpose vehicle offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (24 city / 26 highway), 23% better than the 2015 special purpose vehicle average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
City Express Cargo Van2.0L 4-cylAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive24 / 26 / 25+23%$2,700353
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
6/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $1,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
20.3 MPG2015 Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van.

Similar 2015 special purpose vehicles

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van (this car)25 MPGNot rated2
2015 Ford Transit Connect25 MPGNot rated11
2015 Ram Promaster City24 MPGNot rated13
2015 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van25 MPGNot rated1
2015 Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi24 MPGNot rated0
2015 Mobility Ventures LLC MV-116 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (2)

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module · Oct 9, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V676000 · 173,301 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2021 NV200 Van, 2014-2017, 2019 NV200 Taxi, and 2015-2018 Chevrolet City Express vehicles. The Fuel Tank Temperature (FTT) sensor harness may have been incorrectly routed, damaging wires and causing a short circuit in the fuel pump fuse.
Risk
A blown fuel pump fuse can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and reroute the FTT sensor harness or replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA56. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov October 10, 2025.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification · Apr 26, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V244000 · 3,296,947 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Fix
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

10Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
1Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
2Injuries reported
33,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Air Bags5
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Structure › Body1
Service Brakes1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Electrical System1
Tires › Sidewall1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
16/10: 119/11: 120/01: 220/09: 123/05: 123/08: 125/02: 125/10: 126/02: 116/1020/0123/0525/0226/02max 2

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Air Bags — 5 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  3. Fuel/Propulsion System — 2 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
  4. Structure › Body — 1 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 33,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other City Express Cargo Van years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2018 City Express Cargo Van25–Not rated11
2017 City Express Cargo Van25–Not rated00
2016 City Express Cargo Van25–Not rated20

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →