Model year guide

2010 Chevrolet Express

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Chevrolet Express is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 11 on record.

2010 Chevrolet Express — representative photo
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2010 Chevrolet Express at a glance

Safety recalls5
Combined15 mpg
Typical price$13,460

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2010 Chevrolet Express recalls 5

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #18V267000 · 26/04/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as e…

Fix: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. G…

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #14V117000 · 17/03/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. In the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head hits the instrument panel ab…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463. GM's number f…

Equipment Adaptive/mobility NHTSA Campaign #12V169000 · 17/04/2012

MAIN MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS, 2009 GMC SAVANA, AND 2010 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT CHASSIS, AND FITTED WITH CERTAIN BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT’S OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.

Fix: MAIN MOBILITY IS WORKING WITH BRAUN TO NOTIFY OWNERS, AND BRAUN DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. MAIN MOBILITY HAS NOT PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAIN MOBILITY AT 1-716-759-6811.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System NHTSA Campaign #10V096000 · 12/03/2010

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) CONTROL KNOBS THAT MAY FRACTURE AND SPIN ON THE CONTROL SHAFT. THE DRIVER MAY NO LONGER BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE HEATING, CO…

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL HVAC CONTROL KNOBS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator NHTSA Campaign #10V138000 · 06/04/2010

GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VANS 2500, 3500 AND 4500 SERIES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE GENERATOR MAY DEVELOP A LOW RESISTANCE SHORT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SUSPECT GENERATORS IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2010 Chevrolet Express MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,243

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2010 Chevrolet Express worth?

Low
$8,800
Typical price
$13,460
High
$17,550

From 10 comparable 2010 Chevrolet Express listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Chevrolet Express costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,215
Depreciation (5 yrs)$9,350
Total$30,565
Per mile$0.41

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($13,460) with the same model 5 model-years older ($4,086), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 Chevrolet Express trims & engines on record

Trims
LS 3500 · LS 1500
Engines
6.0L 8-cyl · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4.8L 8-cyl

2010 Chevrolet Express vehicles on record

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2010 Chevrolet Express — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Express have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Express. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Chevrolet Express get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Chevrolet Express at about 15 mpg combined (13 city / 18 highway).

How much is a 2010 Chevrolet Express worth?

Comparable 2010 Chevrolet Express listings run roughly $8,800–$17,550, typically around $13,460 (from 10 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.