How safe is the Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WD?
Drivers of the 2020–2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WD died at a rate of 47 per million registered vehicle years, 22% higher than the average of 37 for all vehicles. That makes it riskier than most vehicles for its driver: it ranks 99th of 129 vehicles, safer than 23% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
Where the Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WD sits among all 129 vehicles
Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WD (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 37
The rate is based on limited data, so its exact rank could move several places with more data.
Vehicles ranked near the Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WD
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | Toyota Tacoma Double short bedPickup · Small | 38 | 26 |
| 97 | Nissan RogueSUV · Small | 41 | 25 |
| 98 | Jeep Compass 4WDSUV · Small | 46 | 24 |
| 99 | Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WDLarge van · Very large | 47 | 23 |
| 100 | GMC TerrainSUV · Small | 48 | 23 |
| 101 | Chrysler Pacifica 2WDWagon / minivan · Very large | 51 | 22 |
| 102 | Toyota Corolla hybrid 2WDCar · Small | 51 | 21 |
How it compares with other large vans
Among the 3 large vans ranked, the Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WD is 3rd. The safest large vans are below. See all large vans.
| Large vans rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford T-250 Transit cargoLarge van · Very large | 16 | 68 |
| 2 | Ford Transit Connect cargo long wheelbaseLarge van · Very large | 25 | 49 |
| 3 | Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WDLarge van · Very large | 47 | 23 |
Common questions
Is the Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WD a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WD is riskier than most vehicles for its driver. Its driver death rate of 47 per million registered vehicle years is 22% higher than the average, and it ranks 99th of 129 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WD compare with other large vans?
It ranks 3rd of 3 large vans. The safest is the Ford T-250 Transit cargo, with a rate of 16.
Why is this different from the Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WD's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.