2016 Chevy City Express Review
Price Estimate: $9,457 - $12,229





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- More maneuverable than bigger, standard-size cargo vans
- economical four-cylinder engine
- low entry price.
Cons
- Slow acceleration
- less cargo space than rivals
- no telescoping steering wheel
- stiff seats.
What’s new
The 2016 Chevrolet City Express remains unchanged for 2016.
Edmunds says
The 2016 Chevrolet City Express is an affordably priced, bare-bones utility van that's economical to run and easy to maneuver. If you don't need maximum capacity or a powerful engine, it's worth considering for your business.
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- 176,399 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
- 2 Seats, 24 City / 26 Hwy MPG
- Don's Auto Center (233 mi away)
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Parking sensors
- Trip Computer
- Stability Control
- Aux Audio Inputs
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Located in Fontana, CA
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (24 City/26 Highway)
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VIN: 3N63M0YNXGK695427
Stock: P28378
Certified Pre-Owned: No- $11,550fair price$108 below market
- 109,544 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
- 2 Seats, 24 City / 26 Hwy MPG
- Federal Way Auto Sales (737 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Parking sensors
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Located in Federal Way, WA
Good, working small van, call 2** 8** 8***
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (24 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3N63M0ZNXGK695152
Stock: 695152
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-24-2025
Vehicle overview
Introduced just last year, the 2016 Chevrolet City Express offers big utility in a compact package. As its name indicates, this is a small cargo van built to scoot through city streets with far more ease than a full-size Chevy Express van. With two seats up front and a wide open cargo bay in back, it can swallow awkward loads with ease and keep them dry and secure in any kind of weather.
The City Express won't replace the utility of the full-size Chevrolet Express van, but it's an attractive option for smaller businesses or people who don't need to haul long or heavy cargo. The City Express has a total cargo capacity of 122.7 cubic feet and a payload limit of 1,500 pounds. But it also has a small 2.0-liter engine, so the weight of your cargo will have dramatic effects on the performance of this van.

The Chevrolet City Express is a no-frills cargo van designed for small businesses.
Small utility-type vans like the City Express have been gaining in popularity, so there are actually a few options to consider if this is something that fits your needs. If you're looking for a model with a little more refinement and flexibility, the 2016 Ford Transit Connect is a good vehicle to consider. You can get it as a two-, five- or seven-passenger van and have the option of a turbocharged engine. If you're looking for more power and utility, the slightly larger 2016 Ram ProMaster City could be worth checking out. And lastly, there is also the nearly identical, slightly less expensive Nissan NV200, which is what the City Express is based on. We'll leave it to you to pick your favorite twin. There is a lot you can accomplish with a minivan of this type, and the 2016 Chevrolet City Express is one that may fit your needs perfectly.
Performance & mpg
The 2016 Chevrolet City Express comes standard with a 2.0-liter four cylinder engine that produces 131 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. It is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that drives the front wheels. EPA-estimated fuel economy stands at 25 mpg in combined driving (24 city/26 highway).
During Edmunds testing, the City Express went from zero to 60 mph in 10.5 seconds. That's not especially quick, even for a cargo van. Maximum payload for the City Express is 1,500 pounds.
Safety
Standard safety equipment on the Chevrolet City Express includes antilock brakes (front disc/rear drum), traction and stability control, side curtain airbags and front seat side-impact airbags. Rear parking sensors and a rearview camera are optional.
During Edmunds testing, the Chevrolet City Express came to a stop from 60 mph in 143 feet, a poor performance for any vehicle.

The cabin of the City Express is built for work and not much else.
Driving
The 2016 Chevrolet City Express' advantage is its agile nature and maneuverability. A light steering effort and quick turn-in make it easy to navigate parking lots and tight city streets where driving larger cargo vans, by comparison, can feel like steering a cruise ship. Although its taller profile and higher center of gravity make it more susceptible to crosswinds, it isn't a cause for concern if you aren't frequently traveling windy, open highways.
The City Express' small four-cylinder engine offers the highest city driving fuel efficiency, but it lacks real power. So if the cargo you plan to haul is on the heavy side, you may find the City Express' muscle insufficient for the job.
By that same token, we found driving around with a completely empty cabin had an amplifying effect on the road noise. Having cargo, such as boxes, inside helps with sound-deadening, which is really the purpose of owning a vehicle like this.
The City Express' wide-opening front doors, dual-rear sliding doors and low load floor make ingress/egress a cinch. All in all, this is an affordably priced work van that doesn't try to be much more.
Interior
As with most cargo vans, the 2016 Chevrolet City Express is designed with utility in mind. There are lots of tie-down points, and on the LT trim level there's an additional 12-volt power outlet in the back. There are several standard integrated mounting points to allow for the installation of racks and shelves.
The passenger-side seat has an underseat storage tray, and the seatback can be folded down to increase cargo space or serve as a flat work table, whether for using a laptop to track paperwork or catching a quick lunch. The steering wheel doesn't telescope, which might make it more difficult to find a comfortable driving position. But one nod to modern tech is the available infotainment system sourced from Nissan, which includes a user-friendly 5.8-inch color touchscreen.
Cargo capacity in the City Express tops out at 122.7 cubic feet, with a maximum payload of 1,500 pounds. For comparison, the long-wheelbase Ford Transit Connect provides 130.6 cubic feet of space and a 1,620-pound payload, while the Ram ProMaster City offers 131.7 cubic feet and a 1,883-pound capacity. The Nissan NV200 is identical to the Chevy in all measurements.
2016 Chevrolet City Express models
The 2016 Chevrolet City Express is a compact cargo van that comes in two basic trim levels: LS and LT.
Standard equipment on the LS trim includes 15-inch steel wheels, 40/60-split rear cargo doors, sliding rear side doors, power front windows, cloth upholstery, vinyl flooring, a height-adjustable driver seat, a fold-flat passenger seat, a tilt-only steering wheel, air-conditioning and a two-speaker sound system with a CD player and auxiliary audio jack. Cruise control and rear parking sensors are available as stand-alone options for the LS.
The LT includes all of the above plus power door locks, heated power mirrors, keyless entry, an additional rear 12-volt power outlet and rear parking sensors.
Optional on both the LS and LT are two Glass packages and an Appearance package. The Glass packages add privacy glass to the rear and passenger-side windows, as well as a rearview mirror and rear defroster. The Appearance package adds wheel covers, a chrome grille and body-color bumpers, mirrors and door handles.
For the LT, the Technology package adds a 5.8-inch touchscreen display (a Nissan system, not Chevrolet MyLink), a navigation system, satellite radio, a USB audio jack, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and a rearview camera.

There are up to 122.7 cubic feet of cargo space in the back of the City Express.

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Compare 2016 Chevrolet City Express trim levels
Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$225/mo for City Express LS
City Express LS
vs
$202/mo
Avg. Compact Minivan
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
3 out of 5 stars3/5Average
#5 out of 24 among Commercial Vans
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Severity
15.3%
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Chevrolet City Express Owner Reviews
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Junk
1 out of 5 starsChase, 04/23/2019
2015 Chevrolet City Express LT 4dr Minivan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
I have had mine brand new through my company since 2015. The electric locks no longer work on either front doors. Avoid every pot hole, because it feels like the wheels are coming off and prepare to have the front end aligned every other pot hole. Also be prepared for your butt to continuously be puckered on the interstate. I recommend getting a brighter headlight bulb, sticks suck. My … only pro for this van is that it is free to drive, but safety comes first and this van lacks it.
NOT My Astro Replacement Van! Nissan Junk!
2 out of 5 starssingdrumsteve, 06/18/2015
2015 Chevrolet City Express LS 4dr Minivan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
My Chevy City Express van front end died at 16k easy miles! Van was versatile with utility, great gas mileage (30 mpg combined!) as long as you do not stomp at take off like most people but was used very gingerly, babied and still front end parts fell apart!
The 4 cylinder engine is just powerful enough with a full 1500 lb. load! Gas sipper. 30 mpg combined!
Manueverability is … excellent too until front end clunked and wore out. The CVT transmission is horrible. Won't last!
I planned on customizing the interior and adding seats, belts and chrome wheels against the pipe black paint but unlawful to do it unlicensed now. EASY load/unload everything! My wife and I were planning to take it with our bicycles to see/ride the U.S.A. in our Chevrolet but turned out to be a Foreign Junk Nissan made in Mexico. We sold this van for a loss!!! I wish Chevrolet still made an Astro Quality Van and with improved gas mileage without a tow package.
Great concept, worst POS made.
2 out of 5 starsMantigonos, 12/15/2022
2015 Chevrolet City Express LT 4dr Minivan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
When I got this van I loved it. I see some reviews stating that it's slow, but it's only slow on takeoff (like a golf cart) and that's because it has a continuous variable transmission (CVT), which is supposed to save gas (don't see how it possibly could). I drive between 95 and 115mph daily on the highway. How fast does it need to be? I also see reviews dinging it for cargo space … compared to others. The only van of its size that I have found to have more room is the Ram. The Ford Transit (small one) does not have more room for cargo and it also doesn't have a 3/4 ton load capacity (nor overhead clearance) like the City Express, which you can actually load a full pallet into (including 50-25lb bags of rock salt), with a forklift and still have some room in front of the pallet. It's a small cargo van, if you need more room, choose a bigger van (the 'Big 3' make at least 3 different size cargo vans depending on what you need). This little van has a higher load capacity than my full sized pickup and gets between 25-35mpg.
Why my bad rating, you ask? Because despite the decent things I mentioned above, there are a lot of cons people should know before buying one of these tin cans.
*Body mechanics are total garbage. The door handles and latches are the cheapest junk metal they could find to build these. Passenger door won't open, driver side side door won't open, rear door handle sticks open and has to be maneuvered manually to keep it from flying open, passenger side door latch doesn't spring back on its own, has to be tripped to close it. The only door that still works good is the one that gets used the most (ironically)- the driver door.
*14 gallon gas tank means the decent gas mileage doesn't stop you having to get gas daily (or in my case, twice a day).
*The windshield is cursed. I have had to replace my windshield 3 times in 2 years. Seems a mosquito splatting against it will crack it.
*Requires 6 ply tires and most tire shops refuse to put regular tires on it- so instead of $40/tire, it's $180/tire. And it EATS tires (but that could be my high speed driving on them). Front tires bald within a year, rear tires like brand new (but seem to always leak and I have to air up all the time).
*Odometer is useless if you have a tire that is 1lb under optimal air pressure because the tire sensor hijacks the panel and you can't view anything unless you fill the tire to "perfect" pressure- which sucks when they lose about 20lbs of pressure overnight in the winter. Back tires ALWAYS start leaking after about 3 months on new tires.- cleaned and replaced rims twice to see if that would fix the problem. Nope.
The motor in this thing has handled my hard driving habits, but just about every other physical aspect of this van is junk. Chevy should refund everyone for buying this Nissan made garbage and putting their bowties on them.
Nice Work Van
4 out of 5 starsBob, 07/10/2015
2015 Chevrolet City Express LS 4dr Minivan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
Don't expect a fast car its perfect for what its advertised as a work van! I have had it for a week now and drive it for work its comfortable roomy I just hope the reliability down the road will be there. Time will tell. If your looking for power its not for you if you want better (not great) gas mileage take a look at the city express. I did a lot of research before I purchased it's a … nice vehicle so far love the passenger seat as a desk feature. So far so good.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2016 Chevrolet City Express, so we've included reviews for other years of the City Express since its last redesign.
2016 City Express Highlights
LS
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $21,955 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $225/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 122.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the City Express include:
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
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