1996 Chevrolet Express Consumer Reviews

great vehicle

Written by: MikeJ on 10/23/2002

Vehicle

1996 Chevrolet Express 2 Dr G1500 Express Van

Review

This vehicle has been fantastic. Only problems I have had in 90,000 miles is that the computer went bad <corrosion issue> and intake manifold gasket. Still tuns like brand new

Favorite Features

good looking van nice feature with the rear doors opening flat back

Suggested Improvements

needs a little stiffer ride in the front

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Chevy should be ashamed

Written by: DadofFour on 10/15/2002

Vehicle

1996 Chevrolet Express 2 Dr G1500 Express Van

Review

We have owned this Chevy G1500 conversion van for 16 months. We purchased the vehicle with only 62000 miles. Today the odometer reads 76000 miles. In the past 16 months we have spent $600 to replace the breaks TWICE, $1700 on a new transmission, $700 on the a/c (condensor) and $200 on a water pump. Thats $3200 in 16 months with the fear of more to come.

Favorite Features

Very roomy

Suggested Improvements

If chevy is planning to build a full size van with the characteristics of a truck, the vehicle should hold-up to chevy truck standards.

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GM needs quality control improvement

Written by: Kayaker on 09/10/2002

Vehicle

1996 Chevrolet Express 2 Dr G1500 Express Van

Review

Mine is a conversion van Mark III so the interior is better than standard.The car is a good road warrior but had the ABS go out at 48k, the a/c rear at 25k, and a drive shaft leaking oil at 27k. Brakes inadequate for such a large vehicle.At 59k, bits and pieces of trim are departing or breaking I echo the concern about vibrating rear view mirrors. Very flimsy side door. I am convinced Chevy could build a better van if they tried. Now that the kids are bigger, next car is a Subaru which will last forever.

Favorite Features

rain gutters let me attach roof racks high tailights not blocked by open door vast interior space

Suggested Improvements

overall quality control improvement non-vibrating rear view mirrors handles and knobs that stay on more solid side door windows that dont rattle window switches that work after warranty rear power outlet (2)

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Next Time,I'll buy FORD

Written by: PERK on 07/02/2002

Vehicle

1996 Chevrolet Express 2 Dr G1500 Express Van

Review

I bought this van used.At 50,000 miles,the fuel pump went bad.I have spent over $1000.00 on the air conditioning.Now the computer is bad.I expected better performance from a GM product.Fit and finish is poor,at best.The outside rear view mirrors vibrate excessively.

Favorite Features

I like full size vans.Great for long trips.I think fuel mileage is above average,given the vehicles size.

Suggested Improvements

Stop the mirror vibration.Interior trim fit and finish should be equal to that of the other GM products.This seems like an afterthought.

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