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2015 Chevrolet City Express

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 City Express.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2015 Chevrolet City Express is categorized as a truck and features an engine specified with a 4.0 to 4.25 quart oil capacity running 5W-30 viscosity, paired with an automatic transmission utilizing variable gear ratios. Delivering an EPA-estimated 24 city and 26 highway mpg for a 25 mpg combined average, the vehicle offers straightforward operational efficiency. However, researchers should note that this model year represents the least reliable point in the 2015-2018 generation's history; it logs the highest count of ten owner complaints—focused primarily on the air bags—alongside two recalls, marking 2015 as the most problematic year of the lineup.

Model year2018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.0-4.25OEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/26/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS battery, OE oil filter 19317651. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NSOEM · verified
Tire size185/60R15OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter19317651
Engine air filter19316246
Spark plug19316339
Battery88866270
Front wiper blades19318364 alt 19317320
Serpentine belt19316080
Thermostat19316306 alt 19316307

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length186.2 in
Overall width68.1 in
Overall height73.6 in
Wheelbase115.4 in
Curb weight3252 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.8 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 26 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.0-4.25 of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidACDelco CVT Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.0-8.25
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Coolant Capacity8.0
Engine OilSAE 5W
Engine Oil Capacity4.0-4.25
Fuel Tank Capacity14.5 gallons
Power Steering FluidEPS

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts24
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts40.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAc Delco
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity14.08 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity5.03 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief11-14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature177-182 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-60
Residual Pressure43-58 in idle psi
Engine Compression100 min psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.001
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: loosen all bolts completely, Step 3: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 6020 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
170

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 5,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 5,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 20,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 175,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 model year records the highest volume of consumer complaints within the provided dataset, totaling 10 incidents compared to zero in 2016 and single digits in subsequent years. While recall activity remains consistent with two campaigns in 2015, 2016, and 2017, the Technical Service Bulletin count is notably higher at 1093, dropping significantly to 275 by 2018. Federal data specifies that Air Bags account for the majority of the 2015 complaints with four reports, alongside isolated issues in Fuel System, Gasoline, Tires, and Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System, though the root causes are not detailed in the record. This downward trend in complaints and TSBs after 2015 indicates that issues were likely addressed in later model years, placing the 2015 variant at the peak of reported issues for this generation. Consequently, the elevated administrative and consumer risk profile makes this a less favorable year to buy compared to later models in the range.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1093
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Air Bags4
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Tires1
Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Service Brakes1
Air Bags,Structure1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V244000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 26/04/2016

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… Remedy: 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…

25V676000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive ModuleReported 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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1093 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 City Express take?

4.0-4.25 of SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to the dexos specification, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 City Express have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the City Express get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 26 highway / 25 combined mpg.