2016 Chevrolet Express
VIN: 1GCWGAFF9G1216490 | 2016 | General Motors LLC | WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)
2016 Chevrolet Express — 4.8L 8 Cyl, Automatic. Cargo Van.
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64/100
Safety & Recall Score: Fair
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Composite rating based on recalls, complaints, crash ratings, and vehicle age.
⚠ 6 recall campaigns (high)
⚠ 22 owner complaints
⚠ No NHTSA crash-test rating available
⚠ Low GHG score (1/10)
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- Type: TRUCK
- Body: Cargo Van
- Plant: WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)
NHTSA Recalls
6 Recall Campaigns- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet...
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet...
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Chevrolet...
Owner Complaints
22 filed with NHTSA- The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Express. The contact...
- ABS Module Broken. Needs repair. No part available. Part...
Fuel Economy
13 MPG Combined- City: 11 MPG
- Hwy: 16 MPG
- Combined: 13 MPG
- Fuel: Gasoline
Technical Specifications
Vehicle Overview
VIN
1GCWGAFF9G1216490
Model Year
2016
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Express
Series
2500 Cargo
Body Style
Cargo Van
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Doors
3
Seats
Not reported by manufacturer
Seat Rows
Not reported by manufacturer
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
4.8L 8 Cyl
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Plant Location
WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)
Country of Origin
UNITED STATES (USA)
VIN Breakdown
Position 1 — WMI Region
1 → United States
Position 2 — Manufacturer
G → General Motors LLC
Position 3 — Vehicle Type
C → TRUCK
Positions 4–8 — Descriptor
WGAFF → Express Not available
Position 9 — Check Digit
9 → ✓ Valid
Position 10 — Model Year
G → 2016
Position 11 — Plant Code
1 → WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)
Positions 12–17 — Serial
216490 → Production sequence
Engine & Powertrain
Engine Model
L20 - Flexible Fuel (Gas/Ethanol), SFI IRON
Engine Manufacturer
GM
Cylinders
8 Cyl
Displacement
4.8 L
Displacement CC
4800.0
Displacement CI
292.91397165471
Fuel Injection
Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Fuel Type Secondary
Ethanol (E85)
Fuel Economy & Environmental Impact
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Secondary Fuel
Ethanol (E85)
Combined MPG
13 MPG
City MPG
11 MPG
Hwy MPG
16 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,950
5-Yr Fuel Cost
$24,750
GHG Score
1/10
CO₂ Emissions
705 g/mi
Barrels/Year
22.89
Safety & Driver Assistance
ABS
Not reported in manufacturer data
ESC
Not reported in manufacturer data
Traction Control
Not reported in manufacturer data
TPMS
Standard (Federal Req.)
Forward Collision Warn
Not reported in manufacturer data
Lane Departure Warning
Not reported in manufacturer data
Lane Keep System
Not reported in manufacturer data
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not reported in manufacturer data
Blind Spot Intervention
Not reported in manufacturer data
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not reported in manufacturer data
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not reported in manufacturer data
Parking Assist
Not reported in manufacturer data
Dynamic Brake Support
Not reported in manufacturer data
Pedestrian AEB
Not reported in manufacturer data
Rear Auto Braking
Not reported in manufacturer data
Auto Reverse System
Not reported in manufacturer data
Daytime Running Lights
Not reported in manufacturer data
Adaptive Driving Beam
Not reported in manufacturer data
Keyless Ignition
Not reported in manufacturer data
Auto High Beams
Not reported in manufacturer data
Front Airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Airbags
1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Knee Airbags
Not reported in manufacturer data
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Pretensioner
Not reported in manufacturer data
Brake System
Hydraulic
Steering Location
Not reported in manufacturer data
Vehicle Dimensions & Weight
GVWR
Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)
Doors
3
Towing & Utility
GVWR
Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)
Wheels & Tires
TPMS
Standard (Federal Req.)
Manufacturing & Identity
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Manufacturer ID
984
Make ID
467
Model ID
1848
Plant Company
GMNA
Plant City
WENTZVILLE
Plant State
MISSOURI
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Vehicle Descriptor
1GCWGAFF*G1
GVWR
Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)
Recall & Safety Summary
Total Recalls
6
Recall Status
Recall campaigns found
Recall Campaigns
6 recall campaigns identified
VIN repair status unknown — verify open recalls with NHTSA or a Chevrolet dealer.
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Estimated Market Value
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Market estimate
$7,000–$10,900
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Safety Ratings
NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for this 2016 CHEVROLET Express. This is common for older, lower-volume, or recently-released vehicles that weren't included in NHTSA's crash-testing program.
Safety Recalls
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
Risk: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. Owners may...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Express and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with a single, manual, rear climate control module (CCM). If the temperature is set to maximum heat or the mode knob is set to maximum...
Risk: If the CCM overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire in the vehicle's headliner.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the electrical insulation from a wiring connector within the CCM to remove the fire risk, free...
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. One or both of the rear-quarter windows may be tempered glass instead of laminated glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of...
Risk: Tempered glass increases the risk of injury in the event of a side impact or rollover crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass windows with laminated glass windows, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began...
EQUIPMENT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle...
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018....
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Express manufactured September 25, 2015, to August 22, 2016, and 2016 GMC Savana cargo and cutaway vans manufactured January 28, 2016, to May 18, 2016. The affected vehicles were...
Risk: If the driver does not have a clear unobstructed view to the back of the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will instal a right-hand flat rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners...
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana incomplete vehicles equipped with a 159 inch wheel base manufactured August 2, 2013, to January 30, 2016. The affected vehicles were shipped to final stage...
Risk: Without a TPMS, the driver would not be alerted if one or more tires became under inflated. Driving with under inflated tires increases the...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install the hardware and software necessary to equip the vehicles with a TPMS, free of charge. The...
Service bulletins and open investigations aren't part of this report. You can search them for free on NHTSA's site.
Finance & Cost Estimates
🔧 Service & Parts for this 2016 Chevrolet Express
$1,590/yr
Estimated Annual Insurance (national avg — varies by driver, location & coverage)
5-Year Cost of Ownership (estimate)
Insurance (5yr)
$7,950
Maintenance (5yr)
$7,500
5-Yr Fuel Cost (EPA)
$24,750
Depreciation (5yr est.)
$4,905
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Owner Complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Express. The contact...
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the “Service Engine” warning light flashed on and off. The contact stated that after...
ABS Module Broken. Needs repair. No part available. Part...
ABS Module Broken. Needs repair. No part available. Part Number 84055065 needed. Vehicle was on highway slowed on to onramp when ABS went off for no reason. Van...
LT245/75R16 The fist tire failure was rear driver's side...
LT245/75R16 The fist tire failure was rear driver's side which caused a code service stable trac- this caused the vehicle to lose power and engine to die. I...
I'd be driving down the street when my brakes...
I'd be driving down the street when my brakes would apply by them selves slowing my car down . after that my dash would bong and the ABS...
I'd be driving down the street and the brakes...
I'd be driving down the street and the brakes would start applying themselves by themselves . I took the van to Ganly Chevrolet the first time and they...
PROBLEM: POWER WINDOW WOULDN'T WORK, REAR DEFROSTER WOULD NOT...
PROBLEM: POWER WINDOW WOULDN'T WORK, REAR DEFROSTER WOULD NOT WORK, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED. THE RELAYS WERE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. WHILE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. WHILE TRAVELING UP A HILL AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED MISFIRING AND HESITATING. AFTER DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL...
FRONT A/C SWITCH TO TURN A/C OFF AND ON...
FRONT A/C SWITCH TO TURN A/C OFF AND ON AND ALSO TO GO FROM DASH VENT TO FLOOR VENTS AND DEFROST WILL NOT GO TO ANYTHING BUT FRONT...
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Maintenance Schedule
Current
Oil & Filter Change
Every 7,500 mi
Chevrolet recommended interval
Due Now
Air Filter (Engine)
Every 15,000–30,000 mi
Dirty filter reduces fuel economy by up to 10%
Due Now
Cabin Air Filter
Every 15,000–25,000 mi
Affects AC, heat, and air quality
Current
Tire Rotation
Every 5,000–7,500 mi
Extends tire life by 25–40%
Due Soon
Brake Inspection
Every 12 months or 15,000 mi
Brake pads typically last 30,000–70,000 mi depending on driving
Due Now
Spark Plugs
Every 30,000–100,000 mi
Copper plugs every 30k; iridium/platinum every 60–100k
Due Now
Coolant Flush
Every 30,000 mi or 5 years
Old coolant becomes acidic and damages the cooling system
Due Now
Transmission Fluid
Every 30,000–60,000 mi
Neglected fluid leads to expensive transmission repairs
Due Now
Brake Fluid Flush
Every 2 years
Brake fluid absorbs moisture, lowering boiling point
Due Now
Battery Test
Every 3–5 years
12V batteries typically last 3–5 years
Due Now
Drive Belt Inspection
Every 60,000–100,000 mi
Serpentine belt failure leaves you stranded
This schedule is a general reference based on make, model year, and powertrain. Always follow your owner's manual for exact intervals.
Additional Tools & Information
Estimated depreciation for this 2016 CHEVROLET Express based on vehicle class and age. These are projections from today’s general estimate, not past sale prices. Verify with KBB or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.
Now
$9,000
+1 yr
$7,900
-12%
+2 yr
$7,000
-22%
+3 yr
$6,100
-32%
Estimates based on vehicle class averages. Actual values vary by mileage, condition, and location.
Estimated annual cost to own this vehicle at average U.S. driving conditions.
Insurance
$1,590/yr
17%
Maintenance
$1,500/yr
16%
Fuel/Energy
$4,950/yr
53%
Depreciation
$981/yr
11%
Registration
$250/yr
3%
Estimated Total Annual Cost
$9,271/yr
National averages. Registration varies by state. Does not include parking, tolls, or loan interest.
6.9
/ 10
Rank #12 overall
41 issues / 100 vehicles
Chevrolet Reliability
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Mar 5, 2018
Sep 21, 2018
May 23, 2019
Apr 26, 2018
Sep 29, 2016
Jan 4, 2016
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Front Tires
32 PSI (typical)
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Rear Tires
32 PSI (typical)
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Spare Tire
60 PSI (typical)
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Rotation Pattern Guide
FWD: Front to rear straight, rear cross to front
RWD: Rear to front straight, front cross to rear
AWD/4WD: Full X-pattern every 5,000–7,500 mi
Staggered: Side-to-side only if non-directional tires
Recommended rotation interval: every 5,000–7,500 miles. Rotate with every other oil change for best results.
❄ Winter Prep
✓ Check antifreeze concentration (minimum -34°F protection)
✓ Test battery — cold temps reduce capacity 30–60%
✓ Verify tire tread depth (4/32" minimum for snow traction)
✓ Consider winter tires if driving in snow or ice regions
✓ Replace wiper blades and refill washer fluid (-20°F rated)
✓ Test heater, front/rear defroster, and heated seats if equipped
✓ Inspect fuel lines and check for water in fuel system
☀ Summer Prep
✓ Check coolant level and test radiator cap pressure seal
✓ Inspect serpentine belt for cracking or glazing
✓ Test A/C system output and replace cabin air filter if needed
✓ Check tire pressure — heat increases PSI (recheck cold in a.m.)
✓ Inspect brake pads and rotors before summer road trips
✓ Check transmission fluid color and level
✓ Top off all fluids: brake, power steering, coolant, washer
Original Chevrolet Factory Warranty
Basic / Bumper-to-Bumper
3yr/36k
Has likely ended
Powertrain
5yr/60k
Has likely ended
Corrosion / Rust
6yr/100k
Has likely ended
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 1GCWGAFF9G1216490 decode to?
VIN 1GCWGAFF9G1216490 decodes to a 2016 CHEVROLET Express, assembled in WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA).
How many recalls does this 2016 CHEVROLET Express have?
NHTSA shows 6 recall campaigns associated with the 2016 CHEVROLET Express. This reflects campaigns issued for this model/year — it does not confirm whether this specific VIN's repairs have already been completed. Contact a CHEVROLET dealer with this VIN to check.
Is it safe to buy a 2016 CHEVROLET Express with recall campaigns on file?
A recall campaign doesn't necessarily mean the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but any unresolved recall should be addressed promptly. Contact a CHEVROLET dealer with this VIN to confirm which specific recalls apply and whether they've already been completed — repairs are always free of charge.
What is the estimated value of this 2016 CHEVROLET Express?
Based on vehicle age, body type, trim level, and U.S. market data, this 2016 CHEVROLET Express is estimated at $7,000–$10,900. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for a precise appraisal based on mileage and condition.
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According to EPA data, the 2016 CHEVROLET Express gets approximately 13 MPG combined (11 city / 16 highway). Estimated annual fuel cost is $4,950.
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