DecodedCars2016 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2016 models.
- Class
- Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 25 combined · 24 city / 26 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 25 MPG combined — 19% better than the average 2016 special purpose vehicle (21 MPG).
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2016 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2016 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van is a special purpose vehicle offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (24 city / 26 highway), 19% better than the 2016 special purpose vehicle average of 21 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file.
What changed for 2016
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2015 City Express Cargo Van — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2015; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2015 City Express Cargo Van →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Express Cargo Van | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 26 / 25 | +19% | $2,700 | 353 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2016 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van.
Similar 2016 special purpose vehicles
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van (this car) | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2016 Ford Transit Connect | 25 MPG | Not rated | 10 |
| 2016 Ram Promaster City | 24 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2016 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van | 25 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2016 Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1 | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module · Oct 9, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V676000 · 173,301 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2021 NV200 Van, 2014-2017, 2019 NV200 Taxi, and 2015-2018 Chevrolet City Express vehicles. The Fuel Tank Temperature (FTT) sensor harness may have been incorrectly routed, damaging wires and causing a short circuit in the fuel pump fuse.
- Risk
- A blown fuel pump fuse can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and reroute the FTT sensor harness or replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA56. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov October 10, 2025.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification · Apr 26, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V244000 · 3,296,947 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Not every 2016 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2016 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other City Express Cargo Van years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 City Express Cargo Van | 25 | – | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 City Express Cargo Van | 25 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 City Express Cargo Van | 25 | – | Not rated | 2 | 10 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →