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Chevrolet Express Safety
NHTSA safety across every Chevrolet Express model year we cover.
Across the 8 model years of the Chevrolet Express we cover (2019 to 2026), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2024 at 68 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2021 at 62. 16 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Chevrolet Express is a full-size van, not a sedan, serving commercial fleets, shuttle operators, and large-family haulers across model years 2019 through 2025. Built on a body-on-frame platform, it prioritizes cargo and passenger capacity over refinement. Its buyers are working professionals and organizations that need serious hauling capability, but safety-conscious shoppers deserve a clear-eyed look at what the federal data actually shows.
The 2019 Chevrolet Express received a Below Average Safety Index score of 68 out of 100 from MotorCaliber, the highest in its model run. NHTSA's crash-test data for this model year is notably incomplete; frontal and side impact ratings are listed as Not Rated. The Express has not undergone the full complement of modern crash evaluations. Its rollover resistance, the sole category with a star rating, is 3 out of 5. Across the 2019 to 2025 model years, the Express has been subject to 5 recalls and 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. These complaints include 2 alleged crashes and 1 reported injury. The incomplete crash-test data and the vehicle's recall and complaint record present a substantial safety consideration.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally acknowledge the Chevrolet Express as a capable, no-frills workhorse that excels at raw cargo and passenger capacity. Most note that its platform and technology have changed little over many years, and professional assessments tend to flag the cabin's dated feel and the limited suite of modern driver-assistance features compared to newer competitors.
- Frontal and side crash-test ratings are Not Rated by NHTSA across the covered model years, meaning shoppers cannot rely on those benchmarks to compare this van against more thoroughly tested vehicles.
- The rollover rating of 3 out of 5 stars is the only available crash-test star score, a meaningful concern for a tall van frequently used to transport passengers or workers.
- The best NHTSA Safety Index of 68 out of 100 in 2019 falls in the Below Average band, the lowest performance tier seen across our covered model years.
- Five recalls and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, including 2 reported crashes and 1 reported injury, are part of the federal record and worth reviewing in full at NHTSA.gov before purchase.
Most-recalled year on record: 2025 Chevrolet Express with 4 recalls.