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Chevrolet Express Passenger

13 model years from 2005 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2005–2017
Class
Vans, Passenger Type
Latest engines
6.0L 8-cyl
Best MPG
13–15 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
22 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2017 (21)
Fewest problems
2015

The 2017 Express Passenger in brief

The 2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger is a van offered with a 6.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 13 MPG combined (11 city / 16 highway), 5% worse than the 2017 van average of 13.7 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel.

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

It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.

The Chevrolet Express Passenger has 13 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2017.

Its most efficient year was 2007 at 15 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 13 to 15 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the service brakes (31), electrical system (21), engine (19).

Buying used? 2015 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2016 is the year to avoid.

2013 has the most recalls (8); all years together count 22 campaigns and 131 owner complaints.

How the 2005 Express Passenger compares

The 2005 Chevrolet Express Passenger is a van offered with 2 engines (4.3L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18 highway), 3% better than the 2005 van average of 14.5 MPG, for an estimated $4,450 a year in fuel.

2017 Express Passenger pros & cons

Full 2017 details →

What's good

Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.

Watch out for

  • 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 0). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Express Passenger changes by model year

  1. 2016
    • Engine dropped: 4.8L 8-cyl
  2. 2015
    • Engine dropped: 5.3L 8-cyl
    • All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
  3. 2011
    • Engines added: 4.8L 8-cyl and 6.0L 8-cyl
  4. 2007
    • Engine dropped: 4.3L 6-cyl

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 13 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20176.0L 8-cyl13 MPG––Not rated621
20166.0L 8-cyl13 MPG––Not rated615
20156.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl13 MPG––Not rated38
20145.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl14 MPG––Not rated712
20135.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl14 MPG––Not rated818
20125.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl14 MPG––Not rated610
20115.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl14 MPG––Not rated58
20105.3L 8-cyl14 MPG––Not rated56
20095.3L 8-cyl14 MPG––Not rated54
20085.3L 8-cyl14 MPG––Not rated25
20075.3L 8-cyl15 MPG––Not rated011
20064.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl15 MPG––Not rated04
20054.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl15 MPG––Not rated09
Best combined MPG by model year — Chevrolet Express Passenger
2005: 15 MPG2006: 15 MPG2007: 15 MPG2008: 14 MPG2009: 14 MPG2010: 14 MPG2011: 14 MPG2012: 14 MPG2013: 14 MPG2014: 14 MPG2015: 13 MPG2016: 13 MPG2017: 13 MPG2005200720092011201320152017max 15 MPG

Alternatives to the 2015 Express Passenger

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Ford Transit T150 Wagon16 MPGNot rated26
2015 GMC Savana Passenger13 MPGNot rated4
2015 GMC Savana Cargo12 MPGNot rated0
2015 Chevrolet Express Cargo12 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Service Brakes31
Electrical System21
Engine19
Air Bags12
Structure › Body9
Power Train9
Fuel/Propulsion System8
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking7
Owner complaints by model year — Chevrolet Express Passenger
2005: 92006: 42007: 112008: 52009: 42010: 62011: 82012: 102013: 182014: 122015: 82016: 152017: 212005200720092011201320152017max 21
Check your VIN for open recalls ↗

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