2020 Chevy Express Review

Name: 2020 Chevrolet Express Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Price: 29980 USD
Rating: 3.6 (30 reviews)

Chevrolet Express LT 3500 Passenger Van Exterior

2020 Chevrolet Express LT 3500 Passenger Van Front Straight

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2020 Chevrolet Express Review

byRyan ZumMallen^{Contributor
Ryan ZumMallen has worked in the automotive industry since 2012. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Ryan has also contributed to Road & Track, Autoweek, Trucks.com and more. In 2019, Ryan published his first book, Slow Car Fast, on the millennial generation and its unique take on modern car culture.}

Pros

Powerful V8 and diesel engines
Towing and payload capabilities are near or at the top of the class

Cons

Less cargo space than many competitors
No high-roof cargo option
Dated interior styling and touchscreen interface

What's new

Improved eight-speed transmission for diesel engine
Part of the first Express generation introduced for 1996

Overview

The Chevrolet Express and its GMC Savana sibling are the last old-school vans standing. They have traditional body-on-frame construction and lack the high-roof style of newer full-size vans. In fact, the Express hasn't received a full redesign since its debut in 1996. Yet the Express is still around because of continual updates and a strong workhorse capability.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Chevrolet Express LS 2500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

Not EPA tested

$314/mo

Avg. Midsize Van

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We do like the Express' variety in configurations, and its towing capability is quite strong. In general, however, rivals such as the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ram ProMaster will likely better suit your business needs.

Which Express does Edmunds recommend?

Consider spending extra on the 3500 trim for its increased capability. Springing for the 3500 increases maximum payload capacity and allows you to choose the extended-wheelbase version that adds more cargo space or a fifth row of seats for passengers.

2020 Chevrolet Express models

The 2020 Chevrolet Express comes in a lot of variations. In terms of capability, there is the standard 2500 and heavy-duty 3500. A longer 3500 extended-wheelbase version offers more space for seats or cargo.

The Express' engine lineup includes:

A standard 4.3-liter V6 (276 hp, 298 lb-ft) paired to an eight-speed automatic
An available 6.0-liter V8 (341 hp, 373 lb-ft) matched to a six-speed automatic
An available 2.8-liter Duramax diesel four-cylinder engine (181 hp, 369 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic

Chevy offers the Express in two trim levels. Standard feature highlights include:

16-inch steel wheels
Front and rear air conditioning
Power windows and locks
Swing-out door with a 60/40 split on the passenger side
Technology such as a rearview camera and GM's OnStar communications
Two-speaker audio system with an auxiliary jack

Optional features for the LS include:

Choosing the 3500 or 3500 Extended adds a tilting steering wheel and cruise control

LT
This trim adds:

Front and rear chrome bumpers
Remote door locks
Full-floor carpeting
Assistance features such as cruise control, forward collision alert and lane departure warning
Tilting wheel

Optional features include:

6.5-inch touchscreen with navigation, Bluetooth capability, a CD player and a USB port

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

3/5Average

#7 out of 24 among Commercial Vans

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Chevrolet Express from 2008-2022.}

$695/yr

vs. $851/yr
for Average Commercial Van

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

1.9x/yr

vs. 1.96x/yr
for Average Commercial Van

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

17.7%

vs. 17.8%
for Average Commercial Van

powered by RepairPal ^{Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.}

Consumer reviews

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3.6

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adabatch92, 12/14/2009

2009 Chevrolet Express LS 1500 3dr Van AWD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

I've been driving several different vans of this model ranging from '06 to '09. The engine has very good power, and the AWD system really helps it grip the road. However, the gas mileage could be better, the best I've ever gotten out of it is 17mpg (on 87 octane gas). I don't like the traction control system, which just shuts off all power for several seconds if you lose traction, this …

Van for All uses

AKJIM, 05/30/2005

2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 Rwd 3dr Ext Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

This is my second Chevrolet Express G3500 extended wheelbase 15 passenger Van. My first was a 2002 which now has over 62000 miles and both looks and runs like it is new. This 2005 has all the indications of being the same way, excellent throughout. I've had equivalent Ford's in the past and these Chev Vans are vastly better in handling and reliability. The 2005 has a 6.0 L engine …

You'll Love The Extra Room

J. Hillsoto, 07/27/2005

2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 Rwd 3dr Ext Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

The Express 3500 is highly recommended for large families or people who want to travel in comfort with a lot of gear. We love the extra roominess of the extended 3500 and for a vehicle of this size we have found that it handles very nicely and gets very good mileage. When it comes to parking, we sometimes have trouble in the narrow parking lots. Our 3500 is about 20 feet long and seat 15 …

Best of the full size vans

Gary, 01/25/2008

2007 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 3dr Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

We bought the Chevy van because we wanted a vehicle that could sit 11-12 people, the Dodge Sprinter cost twice as much and doesn't have the towing power. We rented several vans for diferent long distance trips and compared. We have two other vehicles that are Ford and are very happy with them but the Ford Van fell short against the Chevy for handling and safety. The Chevy has way way …

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2020 Express Highlights

Trim:

LS 2500

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$34,900
Engine Type	Gas
Seating	12 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Express models:

Forward Collision Warning: Sounds an alert if the system detects an imminent forward collision.
Rear Park Assist: Sounds an alert when the rear of the Express is close to an object.
OnStar: Provides third-party assistance in the event of a collision, vehicle theft or other emergency.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover29.2%

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2020 Chevy Express Review

2020 Chevrolet Express Review

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Overview

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Chevrolet Express LS 2500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Ohio.}

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Pros

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What's new

Overview

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Chevrolet Express LS 2500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Ohio.

Which Express does Edmunds recommend?

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

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Severity

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2020 Express Highlights

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Chevrolet Express LS 2500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Ohio.}