2001 Chevrolet Express Review
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 2001
A new LT trim level with leather and an on-board entertainment system, and a more powerful V8 are the only major changes. Two new exterior colors and upgraded radios and alternators round out the updates for 2001.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Nice Family Van
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Chevrolet Express LT 3dr Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Bought new in July 2001. Due to kid reduction am ready to sell. Was great family van. Tows great. Plenty of room everywhere! No better vehicle for 2-4 kids.
Favorite Features
Comfortable leather seats, great sounding stereo, outstanding people transporter. VCR with two screens nice but expensive option.
Suggested Improvements
Interior and exterior fit and finish quickly goes downhill after 4 year milestone. Other failures are the general tightness of vehicle. It is starting to creak and squeak all over. I guess between 200,000 and 250,000 miles it will fall into a heap where it stands.
Better in the long run
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Chevrolet Express LT 3dr Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
We have now owned this vehicle for more than 4 years. We are having the same experiences with the seat levers breaking but other than that it is a real workhorse. We are now towing a 4400 lb camper with it and it is doing marvelously. Sure the gas mileage stinks but it's solid mechanically. The driver side sun visor has been replaced 4 times and it's still falling apart. The kids love the van and for long trips, that's really important. We even use it to transport half of my son's basketball team to games.
Favorite Features
Sound system and tough towing package. Just keep it out of overdrive.
Suggested Improvements
The inside trim level is falling apart and rattles alot.
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Family Van and Cargo hauler
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Chevrolet Express LT 3dr Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Bought the van to have more cargo space. Mission accomplished. Cavernous room after to take out all seats. Easy to drive und relaxing ride on long trips. High seat position give a good view. LT trim very appealing. Enjoy stepping in every time.
Favorite Features
Interior very comfy and quite. Lots of room for legs and still plenty of cargo space. Enjoy bose sound system. Quite ride, almost none to very little wind noise. Good for pulling (5.7L engine)
Suggested Improvements
Interior moldings are cheaply made. Always something to sqeak or rattle. I'm surprised that GM puts that into a LT model. Passenger door(center) has slight rattle. Maybe needs some adjustment.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Fix my seats & it's ready for next owner
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Chevrolet Express LT 3dr Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Four kids each with his own space; we couldn't be happier. Great layout inside and all the geegaws kept the kids quiet while we talked. Easy to drive. We made long trips with cargo packed in the rear and everybody well pleased. This car was targeted at us, and we loved it.
Favorite Features
Leg room, leg room, leg room, need I say more? VCR video games, wireless headphones, great a/c front and rear. Leather seats have held up exceedingly well. Who designed this thing and why were they let go? Trouble free engine and transmission Bose is always welcome.
Suggested Improvements
The seat back levers are failing one after another, but the drivers lever is still OK, a clear indication of defect. Bring it back somehow; the mileage is too low at 14 - 16 but a lighter vehicle based on the same creature comforts would be well received. At 110,000 miles showing radio failure
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Our Adventure Mobile
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Chevrolet Express LT 3dr Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
We use this vehicle to tow our camper around the midwest and carry our family, gear & guests on ski trips & kayaking and biking trips. We also use it to haul large objects and loads ( rototillers, pavers, lumber, etc.). It has been a great traveling vehicle; everyone is very comfortable even after long drives (good seat design, amazing legroom for 2nd & 3rd rows, strong ft/rr AC/ heater system) and the Bose/dual TV/VCR system w/AV hookups is great. 255/70 Firestone Indy 500 tires transformed the wet/ dry handling and I've safely passed 4WD SUV's on snow and ice on our ski trips after installing four winter tires. Very pleased with this vehicle.
Favorite Features
Great sound system, surprisingly good handling with above tires, peppy performance, easy to drive (my wife doesn't mind stints behind the wheel), towing ability, seat comfort, removable seats & reconfigurable 2nd & 3rd row seating arrangement, positraction
Suggested Improvements
Plastic trim needs better attachment and rubber isolation, speaker quality needs help ( replaced 3 speakers under warranty), AWD would be nice for our northern winters
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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