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Chevrolet City Express

The 2018 Chevrolet City Express presents significant reliability concerns, primarily due to a critical **passenger airbag system failure** stemming from discontinued repair parts.

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2018201720162015
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2018 Chevrolet City Express2018 model

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
20182426259.89.059.41
20172426259.89.059.41
20162426259.89.059.41
20152426259.89.059.41

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

YearBody styleCylindersDisplacementFuel typeTransmissionDrivetrain
2018—42.0RegularAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive
2017—42.0RegularAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive
2016van42.0RegularAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive
2015van42.0RegularAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.

YearDoors
2018—
20174
2016—
2015—

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

YearRated vehicletpms
20182018 Chevrolet City Express VAN FWDstandard
20172017 Chevrolet City Express VAN FWDstandard
20162016 Chevrolet City Express VAN FWDstandard
20152015 Chevrolet City Express VAN FWDstandard

Model year reports

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The 2018 Chevrolet City Express presents significant reliability concerns, primarily due to a critical **passenger airbag system failure** stemming from discontinued repair parts.

2017

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The 2017 Chevrolet City Express is rated below average for reliability.

2016

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The 2016 Chevrolet City Express presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning the passenger airbag system and fuel harness.

2015

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The 2015 Chevrolet City Express presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety system concerns.

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Chevrolet City Express?

Carfocal currently has 4 published City Express reports, covering 2015 through 2018. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2018 Chevrolet City Express presents significant reliability concerns, primarily due to a critical **passenger airbag system failure** stemming from discontinued repair parts.

Published year coverage: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018.

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Is the Chevrolet City Express reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Chevrolet City Express. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2018 chevrolet city express presents significant reliability concerns, primarily due to a critical **passenger airbag system failure** stemming from discontinued repair parts. and the 2018 chevrolet city express's value proposition is severely undermined by its critical **airbag system repairability issue**. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

4 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the Chevrolet City Express?

Across Carfocal's published City Express guides, recurring problem areas include Airbag System (Passenger Presence Module), Fuel Pump Control Module Wiring Harness, and Electrical System Components. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.

Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Airbag System (Passenger Presence Module), Fuel Pump Control Module Wiring Harness, and Electrical System Components.

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