2000 Chevrolet Express Review
Fuel Economy
14 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Choices when it comes to full-size vans are easy to make. Do you want a Dodge, a Ford or one of the Chevy/GMC twins? If the Express offers the package you need in a full-size van, then buy it.
Pros
Modern styling, powerful range of engines, lots of cargo-hauling capacity.
Cons
Odd arched-eyebrow taillamps spoil clean design, not as refined as Ford Econoline.
What's New for 2000
Chevy updates the basic V6 for quieter operation, enhanced durability and reduced emissions. A new rear defogger (on models with fixed rear glass) improves visibility in inclement weather.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Workhorse
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Express 2 Dr G3500 LS Passenger Van Extended
Review
Owned 10 years, over 185,000 miles on it, still going strong. Repairs relatively minor: brakes, belts, that sort of thing. Amazingly, still riding on the original transmission. If you need to move a lot of people and their stuff, she's beast of a workhorse. Because it is so big, the MPG is very low, around 12. But she's amazingly easy to handle, and park, and the visibility is the best of the big vans. Very reliable workhorse. Minor issues: drivers side window failed at 70K. Door lock panel fell inside door. Interior side panels got loose at about 100K. Tires are expensive to replace. But she's been one of the best vans we've owned, and we've used her hard!
Favorite Features
So much room. Feel very safe when driving BC of huge size. Great visibility, strong braking. Solid and reliable van. Rear doors open way out, very handy. Seats are light and so easy to move in and out. Strong AC even in the back.
Suggested Improvements
Fix the Chevy drivers side automatic window issue: everyone I know with a Chevy has this problem. Better adhesive on interior panels.
Still going strong
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Express 2 Dr G3500 LS Passenger Van
Review
I've had this vehicle for six years. Has 218,000 miles. Never had a problem with the engine. Recently started to have problem with trans. The van still runs great and starts every morning. I definitely will purchase another Express. The interior parts don't hold up too well but the performance and mechanical reliability make up for it.
Favorite Features
350 engine. Suspention. Body design. Visibility
Suggested Improvements
Interior parts
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Chevy Express
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Express 2 Dr G2500 Passenger Van
Review
The Chevy Express has been a very reliable vehicle. The quality of the vehicle is lacking in certain areas. For example, almost every interior light has failed. The dash, radio, window/lock buttons, control panel lights are mostly burned out. Engine performance and fuel economy is nothing to brag about. I expected low milage but not 15mpg on the highway unloaded. About 11 or 12 in the city.
Favorite Features
Very comfortable and versatile interior. Easy for passengers to get in and out. AC F/R allows travel in confort on the hottest of days.
Suggested Improvements
Better quality control on the interior components. Better fuel mileage and engine performance is a must.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Great Improvement
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Express 2 Dr G1500 LS Passenger Van
Review
This design is a huge improvement over previous Chevrolet Vans. I find the interior to be much quieter, ride to be better, and handling to be much easier. I do have this van in a conversion form, but it outclasses my older GS van by far.
Favorite Features
Modern styling, nicer ride, quiet interior
Suggested Improvements
Automatic rear door opener (option), lower body design
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
2000 chevy express van LS 3500
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Express 2 Dr G3500 LS Passenger Van Extended
Review
This van serves the purposes I bought it for. It drives smooth and pulls my 19 FT bow rider boat better than my old 92' F250. The clearance inside is higher than my truck was with a cap on it. All the seats remove easily so I can load up with music equipment. I can even leave seats in and bring the band along with me. It has the 5.7 litre motor so I have no problems on hills. I use it to take the garbage to the dump too. The garbage cans will fit standing up in the back with the lids on. I haven't owned it for very long so I can't tell you all the many uses.
Favorite Features
Very roomy. Seats remove easily leaving no brackets to catch on your freight. Rides comfortably. A/C and heat blast you out if you need it to.
Suggested Improvements
Change the back light design!!!!
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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