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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Chevrolet Express

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

1Recalls
2Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET EXPRESS

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.

VERDICT

The 2023 Chevrolet Express earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 67 out of 100, an below average result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers 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.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 27.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18249

Index breakdown

Crash protection42/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record19/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE24V839000

Risk: Rear wheel lock-up or moving in an unintended direction can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control module software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242471620.

Reported 2024-11-07

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Service Brakes 1Steering 1Wheels 1

Other Express years

Rivals in Sedan (2023)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 18249), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Express 2023. Class rank 89 of 92 in Sedan 2023. Methodology · Disclosure