2001 Chevy Express Cargo Review
Price Estimate: $1,465 - $2,080

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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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
A more powerful V8 and two new exterior colors are the only major changes. Upgraded radios and alternators round out the updates for 2001.
Edmunds 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.
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- No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 2 Seats
- Hillside Motors (1,103 mi away)
- 6000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Hickory, NC
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GCHG35R011149494
Stock: 149494
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-02-2024 - 101,328 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 2 Seats
- Autos Only Burien (1,174 mi away)
- 6000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Burien, WA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GCHG35R911172997
Stock: 11172997
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Vehicle overview
When Chevy dealers received a brand-new, full-size van to sell in 1996, it marked the first time in 25 years that GM had completely redesigned its big vans. The Chevy Express comes equipped with a cavernous interior and a variety of powerful engines. With its modern design and body-on-frame construction, Chevrolet is stealing some of Ford's thunder in the full-size van market.
Because most full-size vans are bought for conversion into rolling motel rooms, engineers put the Chevy Express on a full-frame platform for improved stability. Regular-length models carry 267 cubic feet of cargo, and extended-length vans can haul 317 cubic feet of stuff. Trick rear doors open 180 degrees to make loading and unloading easier. Standard side cargo doors are a 60/40 panel arrangement, but a traditional slider is a no-cost option on 135-inch wheelbase vans. G3500s can tow up to 10,000 pounds when properly equipped.
For convenience, the full-size spare is stored underneath the cargo floor. A 31-gallon fuel tank keeps this thirsty vehicle from frequent fill-ups, but topping off an empty tank will quickly empty your wallet. An 8.1-liter V8 replaces last year's 7.4-liter engine providing a class-leading 340 horsepower and 455 ft-lbs. of torque. Other powerplants include the 4300 V6, 5000 and 5700 gas V8s, and a 6.5-liter turbodiesel V8.
Exterior styling is an interesting mix of corporate Chevrolet, Astro Van and old Lumina minivan. We'll admit the high, rear pillar-mounted taillights are odd looking, but at least they're functional. They can easily be seen even if the van is operated with the rear doors open. Low-mounted bumpers and moldings make the Chevy Express look much taller than it is. An attractively sculpted body side gives the van's smooth, slab-sided flanks a dose of character, as does the quad-lamp grille arrangement. For 2001, two new exterior colors debut, Light Pewter and Meadow Green, along with a new Dark Pewter interior color.
Overall, Chevrolet's latest rendition of the traditional full-size van appears to be right on target, giving Ford's Econoline its only real competition.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$274/mo for Express Cargo 1500
Express Cargo 1500
vs
$277/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
Chevrolet Express Cargo Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
Trending topics
need more reliable work van
3 out of 5 starsacguy, 01/21/2004
1999 Chevrolet Express Cargo G2500 3dr Van
The van functions ok when there are no
problems. I experienced fuel injection
troubles with less than 900 miles on
the van and have experienced fuel
injection troubles three times total
in 60000 miles. I have had a new
transmission replaced under warranty
at 35000 miles however I could not
operate my business for 3 days during
the repair. Body hardware is not very …
good. I get about 12-13 miles per
gallon. Plan on new brakes every 20k-
30k and tires every 25k-30k. The ease
of battery replacementis the hardest
I've ever replaced in my life. in I'm
not sure I would buy another chevy.
3500 express
3.38 out of 5 starsjohn8479, 10/24/2002
2000 Chevrolet Express Cargo G2500 3dr Ext Van
Great vehicle except for one glaring
problem.When it runs, it will move
anything. It eats fuel pumps though.
Vehicle has just had the fuel pump
replaced for the third time. Dealers
can't say what's causing the problem.
Almost a lemon?
4 out of 5 starslabrador94, 01/08/2005
2000 Chevrolet Express Cargo G2500 3dr Van
When I purchased this vehicle I had a good buy. One month later I was broke down some 78 miles from home. It just wouldn't start. Imagine my surprise when I found out the fuel pump went out. The dealer installed a new one and it works great now and no more problems...yet.
Chevy Express 1500 Van
2.88 out of 5 starsCAL, 08/01/2002
1999 Chevrolet Express Cargo G1500 3dr Van
The catylaytic converter failed 3
times. The muffler was replaced twice
and now at 60000 miles it has
transmission problems. Definitely not a
reliable vehicle for me. Plus Chevrolet
never felt any of these problems were
worthy of their attention. Even though
they began in the first 15000 miles.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2001 Chevrolet Express Cargo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Express Cargo since its last redesign.
2001 Express Cargo Highlights
1500
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $21,080 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $274/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
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