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2017 Chevrolet City Express

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 City Express.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2017 Chevrolet City Express is a compact cargo truck built on a light-duty platform and powered by a gasoline engine paired with an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios, requiring 4.6 quarts of oil with a 5W-30 or 0W-30 viscosity specification; it achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 24 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. In terms of reliability, the 2017 model year recorded three owner complaints across its complaint history window spanning 2015 to 2018, placing it between the peak of ten complaints logged in 2015 and the low of one complaint in 2018, with two recalls issued during this period. The top complaint areas centered on the fuel system, gasoline delivery, and seat belts, suggesting that while the vehicle falls mid-range in the model's reliability trajectory, prospective buyers should be aware of these specific concern areas when evaluating long-term ownership costs and durability expectations.

Model year2018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · 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 121R · 600 CCA 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 121R · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size185/60R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter19317651
Engine air filter19316246
Spark plug19316339
Battery88866270
Front wiper blades19317320 alt 19318364
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
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

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 4.6 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse GM part number 19260800
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.8
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantDex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity8.0
Engine Oil5W-30 · 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.6 qt
Power Steering FluidEPS

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts20.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts40.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub96.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.88 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number121R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-60
RPM43-58 rpm

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.080 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementStamped on rotor
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor RunoutStamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 60.020 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. Lubricate bolt threads, heads and flanges with specified oil.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
2100 degrees100 degrees
3Loosen all bolts completely in reverse order.
430.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
5100 degrees100 degrees
6100 degrees100 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
125.0 ft. lbs.25 ft. lbs
270.0

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 at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miKeyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 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 2017 Chevrolet City Express sits in the latter half of a short generation whose federal reports show a clear post-launch settling pattern: owner complaints spiked at 10 in 2015, fell to zero in 2016, then ticked up only slightly to three in 2017 before dropping to one in 2018. Recalls held steady at two per year from 2015 through 2017 and finally declined to one in 2018, while technical service bulletins fell consistently from 1,093 to 889, 844, and 275, suggesting fewer emerging service issues as the model aged. For 2017 specifically, the three complaints were scattered one each across fuel system/seat belts, structure, and unknown/other, with zero crash-related and zero fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. That complaint level is modest compared with the 2015 launch year and comparable to the low-volatility years that followed. Given its relatively low complaint count, no reported crash or fire complaints, and a recall profile no worse than its siblings, 2017 looks like a reasonable used-van choice within this generation; just verify that all open recalls have been completed.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
844
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline,Seat Belts1
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V551000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 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… Remedy: 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…

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 844 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 2017 City Express take?

4.6 qt of 5W-30 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent. Where temperatures fall below -20 degreesF, GM recommends using 0W-30 oil meeting GM Dexos 1 specification., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 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.