Model year guide

2017 Chevrolet City Express

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Chevrolet City Express is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2017 Chevrolet City Express — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 Chevrolet City Express at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints3
Combined25 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Chevrolet City Express recalls 2

Electrical System:ignition NHTSA Campaign #18V551000 · 21/08/2018

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move o…

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module NHTSA Campaign #25V676000 · 09/10/2025

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.

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 (…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 Chevrolet City Express common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2017 Chevrolet City Express MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,700
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Chevrolet City Express costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,500
Fuel only$13,500
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Chevrolet City Express trims & engines on record

Trims
LS Grade
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl

2017 Chevrolet City Express vehicles on record

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2017 Chevrolet City Express — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet City Express have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet City Express. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet City Express?

Across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, gasoline, seat belts.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Chevrolet City Express get?

The 2017 Chevrolet City Express has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (24 city / 26 highway).

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