2001 Chevrolet Express Cargo Consumer Discussions

Chevy Express/GMC Savana

• Another article on trans by Motortrend

  Written by: xfiles on Jun 22, 2002 11:03:51 AM

  The full article can be found at..... www.motortrend.com/news/stories/020306fl.html For 2002 the 4L80E remained unchanged for the heavy duty version. Why would they change it after a major upgrade in 2001 (torque converter), then go back to it in 2003. _______________________________________________ First Look: 2003 Chevy Express and GMC Savana March 6, 2002 When GM engineers embarked on redesigning the 2003 Chevy Express and GMC Savana full-size vans the mission was clear: deliver ... Read More

• 8.1liter......

  Written by: rikstr on Jan 12, 2002 10:04:41 PM

  I have about 9k trouble free miles on my 2001 Chevy Express cargo 3500. I use mine for appliance service, so it's pretty loaded down. The ride is great for a 1 ton. I'm getting about 11mpg, give or take 2tenths. Doesn't seem to matter that much how I drive it air on or off. My only complaint is that GM didn't put a larger tank in the 8.1liter. There is ... Read More

• Reply to Piigby

  Written by: wingert1 on Nov 15, 2000 4:05:42 AM

  I have ordered a Chevy Express 155"W.B., locking diff., 4:10 rear end, air, locks, pwr wind., pwr. locks., with the Vortec 8100 engine too. I have not had too much reply on this vehicle, likely, since its very new and no opportunity for trial yet. One thing though, I have heard that a bug deflector does cause excessive vibrations to the exterior side mirrors at higher speeds. Have you had any ... Read More