2002 Chevrolet Express Consumer Reviews

2002 Express LT Lots of room

Written by: corvete001 on 07/11/2002

Vehicle

2002 Chevrolet Express LT 3dr Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have owned this van for 5 months now and had a few problems but nothing that I don't expect with a new van. This van is wonderful for short and long trips. The kids love the entertainment system to play games on and watch movies. Lots of room for 7 adults. Love the Bose sound system. This replaced my 99 Tahoe and I am very happy with my choice for the money. I have a very good serviceing Dealer who goes the extra mile for you and that helps with being happy with your purchase. Only down side is I would have waited if I had been informed there was a new modle coming out in 2003. Very nice ride and lots of power with the 350.

Favorite Features

Overall looks of the van inside and out. This is a living room on wheels. Just what I wanted

Suggested Improvements

I don't see any imporvements that are needed in this year van. GM did a very good job on this one.

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GMC 3500 8.1 Liter Ext. Wheelbase

Written by: rsmmac on 04/30/2002

Vehicle

2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 3dr Ext Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have already driven 30,000 trouble- free miles with this van. I had a fiberglass top added after I bought it (with installed TV and VCR) and we have enjoyed road trips with our three kids (and often another family and their kids). I average 11 MPG at about any speed/incline/load. Love the 8.1 Liter V8 power and torque.

Favorite Features

Comfortable for up to 10 people and all their stuff. (15 passenger van, but 3 per row is too much). Powerful, smooth ride for people in front.

Suggested Improvements

Rear of van quite bouncy unless fully loaded. Progressive springs would be welcome. 30 gallon gas tank a bit small for an 11mpg vehicle. Wish I could get the 55 gallon tank available on the cutaway chasis. I have a sliding door on the right hand side; wish I had one on the left.

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Better than SUV for larger Families

Written by: Stephen Burton on 03/20/2002

Vehicle

2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Have a Family of 8 and needed a replacement for our Suburban that was totaled by a drunk. Equity in Suburban to little to replace with same. Opted for a basic Conversion Van. Quad Seating, rear bench folds into a bed. 5L V-8. Result is very nice ride, and better value for the money. Conversion adds insulation which greatly reduces interior noise from road. 7100 lb GVWR is plenty, and with seats removed can haul massive cargo. 20% better mpg than Suburban - 17 vs 14, more living space. Large picture windows allow toddler in car seat excelent view of world outside. 6ft7 son can sit anywhere and have plenty of room. Great for long distance travel.

Favorite Features

V8 power. Lots and Lots of room Conversion Features 4 wheel ABS Excelent apparent value for price paid. Chevy Truck longevity record. Appearance

Suggested Improvements

I am used to the 42 gal tank in the Suburban, so to me 31 gal is a bit small - but.. Wider side mirrors.

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Sturdy hauler - my "covered pickup"

Written by: Wallace Mason on 02/28/2002

Vehicle

2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

At first I was intimidated by the size, but the fuel economy wasn't so different- better than same sized SUVs, and after driving it a few times it became very comfortable. It really is like a "covered, air conditioned pickup". The Vortec engine is the same used on Chevy's trucks, and the feel is very trucky. The passenger tires and suspension make the ride very comforable, more so than a truck.

Favorite Features

Lots of room, easy acces by walking from the front row to the rear - good if we have a child we need to strap in the second row. Great visibility from so high up.

Suggested Improvements

The doors sound hollow when shut. Could use insulation added in the doors. Understandable perhaps on a cargo van, but not acceptable for passenger van.

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Excellent alternative to big SUVs

Written by: George Hosui on 02/28/2002

Vehicle

2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I love my van -- its a base Express 1500 with carpeting and that's about it, but wow, what a lot of space in the interior, for FAR less than any SUV that even comes close in interior space, and all rear seats can be removed for a cavernous interior. Really.

Favorite Features

Good feel to the 5.0 powerplant, well thought out interior design. Cheap for what you get.

Suggested Improvements

Some interior materials are a bit cheesy, but when you look carefully, even a Camry has the odd plasticky bit.

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