This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for further information from the field in regards to a Airbag Warning Telltale âFlashingâ or âOnâ Passenger Airbag âOffâ Status Indicator Telltale illuminated when someone is seated in the front passenger seat.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2015 Chevrolet City Express airbags problems
severe Owners of the 2015 Chevrolet City Express have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
1crash
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 5 airbags complaints filed for the 2015 Chevrolet City Express, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to a Airbag Warning Telltale âFlashingâ or âOnâ Passenger Airbag âOffâ Status Indicator Telltale illuminated when someone is seated in the front passenger seat.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to a Airbag Warning Telltale âFlashingâ or âOnâ Passenger Airbag âOffâ Status Indicator Telltale illuminated when someone is seated in the front passenger seat.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of the Air bag light illuminated and SIR codes set within the SIR module.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet city express. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a…
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet City Express. The contact’s spouse stated that while starting the vehicle, the message “Passenger Air Bag Off” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,920.
My vehicle was never corrected for the Recall described below, from my recollection. My understanding is that the 2015 Chevrolet City Express van was recalled due to an issue with the passenger-side airbag sensor, which could incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. The defect: in affected vehicles, the front seat passenger…
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet City Express. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front driver's and passenger’s side air bag warning lights remained illuminated. The contact stated that initially the front passenger’s side warning light was illuminated and one month later the front driver’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure has not…
Side impact from a semi totaled no airbags deployed
Had airbags trouble with your 2015 Chevrolet City Express?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2015 Chevrolet City Express?
It's a meaningful issue. 5 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 87,640 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Chevrolet/City Express.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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