The safety of the Chevrolet Express Passenger Van is probably not very good, given it was designed more than a quarter of a century ago. Although one would expect the determination of a passenger van's crashworthiness to be compulsory, neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has compiled enough crash-test information on the Express Passenger Van for comprehensive overall safety ratings. The NHTSA has, however, conducted a partial Chevy Express Passenger Van safety review, giving the vehicle three stars out of five for the rollover test.
The standard airbag consignment of six includes two side curtain airbags that cover only the first three rows of seats. These are joined by other safety features, including a rearview camera, hill-start assist, an ESC system with traction control, and a tire-pressure monitoring system. The LT trims get forward-collision alert and lane-departure warning as well, and a blind-spot monitoring system is available for all. Rear parking sensors are also optional.
Chevrolet Express Passenger Van Trims | 2500 LS | 2500 LT | 3500 LS | 3500 LT |
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Back-Up Camera | S | S | S | S |
Cross-Traffic Alert | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rear Parking Aid | O | O | O | O |
Blind Spot Monitor | O | O | O | O |
Lane Departure Warning | O | S | O | S |
Lane Keeping Assist | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ABS | S | S | S | S |
Night Vision | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tire Pressure Monitor | S | S | S | S |
Brake Assist | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Stability Control | S | S | S | S |
Traction Control | S | S | S | S |
So far, no recalls have affected 2022 models, but two recalls were announced by the NHTSA for the 2021 Chevy Express Passenger Van. The first of these was for a tire failure that could cause sudden air loss and potentially a loss of driver control. In another recall, a positive battery cable terminal could short, possibly causing a fire. The tire issue also pertains to 2020 models. There is no J.D. Power rating of the Chevrolet Express Passenger Van's reliability.
The Chevrolet Express Passenger Van's warranty cover is average for the class, consisting of a three-year/36,000-mile basic and corrosion warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty and roadside assistance. Complimentary scheduled maintenance is covered for the first year.
Even some cars that did very well in '90s crash test will probably struggle to get two out of five stars in today's crash tests. The situation is even worse for short-snouted commercial vans that have been converted into people carriers and that were never crash-tested. The Express will probably fare well when crashing into a small car thanks to its size and weight, but it will fare poorly if subjected to today's crash tests.
The front-seat occupants have both front and side airbags. Side curtain airbags are fitted as well, but they cover only the outboard passengers in the first three rows. The standard fourth row and the optional fifth row in the extended-wheelbase 3500 have no airbag coverage whatsoever.