3N63M0ZN9FK7121202015 CHEVROLET City Express
2015 CHEVROLET City Express was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 2 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 10 owner complaints include 2 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
Executive Summary
2015 CHEVROLET City Express
2015 CHEVROLET City Express was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 2 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 10 owner complaints include 2 reported injuries, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
- 2 open recalls — verify these have been repaired before purchase
- 2 injuries reported across 10 owner complaints
- Common owner-reported issues: airbag warning
- Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
- Manufacturer delayed recall by 8.9 years after first complaints — pattern of slow response to known defects
10 owner complaints filed — top areas: Safety Systems (40%), Fuel System (10%), Suspension/Wheels (10%). Common issues: airbag warning. 1 crash reported.
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- City Express
- Year
- 2015
- Trim / Series
- LT
- Body Style
- Cargo Van
- Vehicle Type
- TRUCK
- Drive Type
- FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 2L
- Manufacturer
- NISSAN MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V.
- Assembly
- CIVAC PLANT, MORELOS, MEXICO
- GVWR
- Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: CIVAC PLANT, MORELOS
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
- ▸Airbag system recall
- ▸Fuel system recall
- ▸1 fuel system recall(s) — potential ignition risk
- ⚠Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints
Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.
The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.
Driver Assistance Features
ADAS equipment data from NHTSA vPIC database
NHTSA Safety Recalls
2 RECALLSNHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 2 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Average repair completion across 2 recalls is ~72%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.
Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.
CHEVROLET completes recalls at a fair rate (87%). If this vehicle has open recalls, follow up with a dealer — average remedy time is ~20 months.
Avg time to remedy open recall: ~20 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
SummaryNissan 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.Read full details...
~20% chance this vehicle is still unrepaired
Low RiskSource: NHTSA published Takata completion data
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
SummaryNissan 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.Read full details...
~37% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
Recall Intelligence
Detailed analysis of recall history and severity
Manufacturer Recall Response Time
Time between first owner complaint and recall issuance
First complaint was filed 8.9 years before the recall was issued — manufacturer was aware of this issue for years before acting.
1 in 5 complaints involved an injury — significantly above average, indicating real-world safety incidents.
Complaint Intelligence
10 complaints analyzed across 7 system categories
Air Bags leads owner complaints (50%), most reported when the vehicle was 8–10 yrs old. Also common: Fuel/Propulsion System (20%), Fuel System (10%).
Based on 10 complaints with a reported incident date. Too few owners cited mileage (2) to report a reliable failure-mileage range.
40% of complaints filed in Jan & Feb — may indicate temperature-sensitive or weather-related failures.
Owner Complaints
HIGH VOLUME10 safety complaints filed with NHTSA
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet City Express. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V676000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that upon exiting the vehicle on several occasions, the contact felt an electrical shock from the exterior of the front driver's side door. The contact had replaced the batteries; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The contact stated that upon disconnecting the fuel pump fuse and connecting an aftermarket fuse to the vehicle, the vehicle was able to start. The contact switched the original and the aftermarket fuse as needed to start the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle recently failed to start. The contact received a second recall notification, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the contact was informed that a wiring harness needed to be replaced; however, the recall part was not yet available and needed to be ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet City Express. The contact’s spouse stated that while starting the vehicle, the message “Passenger Air Bag Off” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,920.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet City Express. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front driver's and passenger’s side air bag warning lights remained illuminated. The contact stated that initially the front passenger’s side warning light was illuminated and one month later the front driver’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure has not yet been determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 33,000.
I had purchased a set of four Cooper Discoverer HT3 185/60R15C 94T C Tires on 09/11/20. Since that time, three of the four Tires have failed due to Sidewall Failure. Luckily, the scenarios did not result in "Blowouts" in which control of the vehicle would have been compromised. I returned to the National tire and Battery where the tires were purchased after the first incident and was told that the Sidewall Damage was my fault as I had obviously hit a curb. I informed the young man in charge that this was highly unlikely as it was the inner Sidewall of the Tire and no "Scuff Marks" were present. He declined to assist me in any warranty replacement as I did not purchase their "Road Hazard Insurance". His attitude and lack of assistance has ended my affiliation with NTB!07
My vehicle was never corrected for the Recall described below, from my recollection. My understanding is that the 2015 Chevrolet City Express van was recalled due to an issue with the passenger-side airbag sensor, which could incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. The defect: in affected 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. The hazards: 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. Affected vehicle: Chevrolet 2015-2016 Chevrolet City Express [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
FUEL PUMP RELAY FAILED AT 19,900 MILES. ENGINE WOULD NOT RUN. LUCKILY I WAS NOT DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT THE TIME OR THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STOPPING WHILE I WAS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. .I HAVE CONFIRMED THE PART THAT FAILED WAS THE AC/DELCO FUEL PUMP RELAY P/N 13502750 I HAVE THE DEFECTIVE PART. I HAVE READ OF OTHER OWNERS HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND ADVISED THEM TO FILE COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE SERVICE STABILITY TRAC (ABS) LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (CHAPMAN CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 6925 ESSINGTON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO HAVE THE BRAKE LINES FLUSHED AND THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER AND STEERING SENSOR CONNECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,791. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
SIDE IMPACT FROM A SEMI TOTALED NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED
MY 2015 CHEVY CITY EXPRESS VAN HAS 25,000 MILES TO THIS DAY, IN AUGUST 2019 I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO CHEVROLET AUTHORIZED DEALER AT MATHEWS-HARGREAVES IN THE CITY OF ROYAL OAK MICHIGAN 48067, WHEN THE WARRANTY WAS STILL EFFECTIVE, MY COMPLAINT WAS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD KEEPS COMING ON FROM A CODE RELATED TO EMISSION PROBLEM, AFTER 5 VISITS, AND COUPLE OF PARTS WERE REPLACED BY THE WARRANTY, THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME, AND I SHOULD TAKE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE, I HAVE ALL THE SERVICE PAPER WORK, DATES, WITH ME, IT IS AWFUL TO HAVE A NEW CAR WITH WARRANTY THAT THE AUTHORIZED DEALER CAN NOT AND WILL NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. NOW THE SAME VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY, BUT THE COMPLAINT AND THE INITIAL PROBLEM HAPPENED WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY,
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Component Failure Cascade Risk
Known patterns where one defect leads to more severe downstream failures
▸ Engine stalling at speed — fuel delivery failure can cause sudden loss of power in traffic or on highways
Complaint & Reliability Timeline
Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red
The blue line shows 10 NHTSA complaints on file for the CHEVROLET City Express — a relatively low volume that spans from 2016 to 2026.
The amber reliability line averaged 98/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 89/100 in 2020.
The red dashed line marks recall issuance — the first recall came 9 years after owners began filing complaints, a lag that indicates the manufacturer was slow to formally acknowledge these problems.
Red dots on the amber line flag 2020, a year when complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.
Legal & Regulatory Actions
Known class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $34,114 (~$569/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Negotiation Ammunition
Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 2015 CHEVROLET City Express — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
Maintenance Schedule
OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Insurance Cost Estimate
Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History
Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations
CHEVROLET has been fined $35M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Delayed ignition switch recall — 124 deaths linked to defect known since 2001.
State-Specific Legal Protections
What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state
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Complete Data Table
All decoded fields in a single flattened view
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | 3N63M0ZN9FK712120 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | City Express |
| Series | LT |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Cargo Van |
| Drive Type | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Engine
| Displacement (L) | 2 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | NISSAN MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V. |
| Assembly City | CIVAC PLANT |
| Assembly Country | MEXICO |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | 3N6 |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 9 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | F |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | K |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 712120 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 2 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 10 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 11/1/2026, 1:31:13 AM.