Did Chevy stop making City Express?
Yes — Chevrolet discontinued the City Express after the 2017 model year.
The City Express was a compact cargo van marketed by Chevrolet in the United States and Canada. It was based on the Nissan NV200 and sold primarily to fleets and small businesses. Production ended after the 2017 model year, and Chevrolet did not carry the model into 2018 or beyond.
What was the City Express?
The City Express was Chevrolet’s small, front‑wheel‑drive cargo van designed for urban delivery and light commercial use. It shared the NV200 platform from Nissan and was assembled in Mexico for North American markets. The vehicle aimed to offer a lower-cost, easy-to-maneuver option for operators needing cargo space without a full-size van.
Production timeline
The timeline below highlights when the City Express was available and when production ended.
- 2015 model year: Chevrolet introduces the City Express for the North American market, targeting fleet and business buyers.
- 2016 model year: Continued sales alongside the broader Chevrolet van lineup; primarily marketed to commercial customers.
- 2017 model year: Last year of production; GM confirms the City Express will be discontinued after this cycle.
- 2018 and beyond: No new City Express models are produced; remaining dealer inventory may persist briefly, but the model is no longer offered new.
- Current status: The City Express remains discontinued; Chevrolet does not have a direct, modern replacement in its small cargo-van lineup.
In summary, the City Express was phased out after the 2017 model year, and Chevrolet has not reintroduced a direct successor in the small cargo-van segment.
Alternatives for small fleet vans
For buyers seeking a compact, city-friendly cargo van today, several alternatives from other brands are widely available, including the Ford Transit Connect and the Ram ProMaster City. These models offer similar footprints and payloads with modern features and updated efficiency.
Summary
The Chevrolet City Express was a Nissan NV200–based, Fleet-focused cargo van sold from roughly 2015 through 2017. GM discontinued the model after 2017, and there has been no direct revival or replacement in Chevrolet’s lineup. For small-business fleets today, other manufacturers’ compact vans fill the space that the City Express once occupied.
