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Haul Away!
Matt, 02/23/2008
2003 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought van used in 06 w/ very low mileage. Ample space and hauling capacity. Great, modern look for a work van. 4.8 V8 is reliable as they come, but underpowered for a van this size, especially if you carry a massive amount of equipment as I do. Then again, these vans are made for hauling, not speed. I will buy another Express in the future, but instead go w/ the larger 6.0L engine.
3500 express
john8479, 10/24/2002
2000 Chevrolet Express Cargo G2500 3dr Ext Van
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
Repeat owner
jarhead66, 03/30/2003
2003 Chevrolet Express Cargo 3500 Rwd 3dr Ext Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Excellent work vehicle, third one in as many years, only drawback is it's poor mpg however. Even with careful driving it only gets around 10 in the city.
Almost a lemon?
labrador94, 01/08/2005
2000 Chevrolet Express Cargo G2500 3dr Van
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
good/ bad
red, 07/28/2009
2001 Chevrolet Express Cargo 3500 3dr Ext Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought last fall w/ 183k miles from linen business. First replaced fuel pump and trans cooler. Good runner. Trans slips in the 4th gear solenoid. Holds a lot. Thin metal body but galvanized. Kinda makes me sorry I didn't hold onto my old Ford p/u, so much simpler and cheaper parts!
chevt express garbage
bigman1, 09/06/2007
2001 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle with 52,000 miles on it the carfax was clean and the vehicle overall was a very clean good looking vehicle. I took meticulous care of it oil changes and everything down to tire rotations. well it now has 84,000 miles on it and i'm on the second engine, the AC has gone out, replaced the fuel pump twice in about 13 months, alternator, the tensioner was replaed twice as well as some other pulley and numerous other things, so many i cant remember in short i have put almost 5k (half of what i originally paid) into this piece of garbage hoping that that will be the last problem but no sooner does somethin else break down.
GREAT FOR BUSSINESS
chckc, 11/15/2002
2003 Chevrolet Express Cargo 3500 Rwd 3dr Ext Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my first Van.I bought month ago,already drive 10500 miles in one month,its great vehicle,interior is great,better then older model,more space.
Chevy Express Cargo Van
polecat, 11/03/2003
2003 Chevrolet Express Cargo 3500 Rwd 3dr Ext Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Initial problem with power steering. At 60000 miles brake cylinder leak. Terrible alignment problems with heavy loads
Work Horse
Dave`, 03/16/2004
2003 Chevrolet Express Cargo 3500 Rwd 3dr Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Awesome power, good handling, interior cargo space is the largest I've seen. I'm a general contractor and after install shelving units and cabinets from American Van then loading app. 1800 pounds of tools I saw no difference in performance. A great van for the service industry.
WOW...NICE ROAD MACHINE
craftsman, 07/08/2003
2003 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
What a DREAM to drive!..Quiet, Roomy, and really smoothe handling on just about any type of road surface. I got the base model and really don't miss all the bells and whistles I had on my old Jeep Grand Cher LTD. Had it 3 months now w/3000k miles and am completely satisfied with it. Great for my construction work (handling equipment and building materials.) 6 cyl gets good mileage at 20 mpg on the interstate. Solid and well-built! Still getting use to backing up in it though...
Chevy Express Van
Tim Haigler, 09/19/2007
2003 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Our company operates a fleet of delivery vans in 1/2 to 1 ton ratings. Our oldest (2003) Chevy 1500 van now has over 260000 miles in which time we have replaced the water pump, and alternator, and a pinion seal. That's it. No brake pads / rotors or any other part other than oil, filters, and tires. These new (2003-2005) vans have performed far better than the Fords and older GM vans in terms of reliability, gas mileage, and tire mileage. The handling and brake performance is a tremendous improvment over the other vehicles in our fleet. We often operate high mileage vans but none have been as trouble free and the new GM vehicles. They are all have the 5.3 engines and 3.73 gears. Good Job.
What A Lemon!
Express3500, 03/29/2003
2000 Chevrolet Express Cargo G3500 3dr Van
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
With only 24,000 miles, this vehicle has been in the dealer's shop 7 times for the same problem-won't start. Dealer claims that GM doesn't know how to fix fuel injectors that continually cement themselves shut. In addition, truck has had coolant leak, power steering leak, short in turn signals, broken window channel. Jerry Gleason Chevrolet hasn't been much help either. So far they have cut the fabric on the front seat and damaged the rear bumper. Works better as a warehouse than a truck.
Fuel, or air? My van goes down the road fine
Ron Dwyer, 01/21/2018
2000 Chevrolet Express Cargo G3500 3dr Ext Van
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Until I pull a hill, then it bogs down, if I let up on throttle and feather it I can get to the top at reduced speed. Do I need fuel system relays, sensors, ? Or is it the air side of it, I can't take it to shop, on ssi need to fix myself. Also after driving a few miles it will drop out of of to direct drive, is this shift module or other?
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Flower Van used on funerals
FlowerVanforFunerals, 06/28/2005
2002 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We use an Express van at our funeral home. It's overall a good work van, easy to drive especially on long trips. I'd actually take the Chevy Express over our old flower van (97 Ford E-150) any day.
Faithful Friend
jfra, 10/23/2007
2002 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased our van for our antique furniture business. We have had nothing but great luck from this van. No mechanical failures or cosmetic issues to date. This has been one of the best vehicles we have ever owned. Everyday it is outside waiting for work and never fails to deliver. We have the small v8 and it has plenty of power but we do not tow anything. Long distance comfort in unmatched but sadly this van is around town only now. We purchased a 2007 Dodge Sprinter because of the roof height. It is a more useful vehicle for our needs but the Chevy never fails. I highly recommed unless you need the high roof.
MY CHEVY VAN
CHRIS BALL, 05/23/2003
2003 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
MY, CHEVY EXSPRESS IS A JOY TO DRIVE,I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY 2003 CHEVY CARGO VAN ALLTHOUGH, I HAVE NOT HAD IT LOADED YET. I HAVE NOT HAD A CHANCE TO DRIVE IT WITH A FULL LOAD YET.
Too many problems
Don, 07/14/2009
2001 Chevrolet Express Cargo 3500 3dr Ext Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this van used with 21000 miles on it. It has been maintained with all synthetic fluids since I have owned it. I had to replace the transmission at 189000 miles and once again at 241000 miles. Fuel pump had to be replaced at 140000 miles. Shift cable replaced at 135000 miles. Most of the miles have been highway miles and the van has never been driven hard. Many repairs over the years, but the main complaint is the poor transmission quality for such a heavy duty vehicle. Still driving the van with over 250000 miles on it. The engine is as good as ever.
2002 Chevy Express Cargo Van won't run
jamo4, 05/12/2011
2002 Chevrolet Express Cargo 3500 3dr Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I run a currier business with several vans. Overall this is the worst van I have ever owned, Multiple problems, fuel pump, Ignition switch, ECM, Distributor, etc. Not depnedable at all. GM is no help. Have spent a bundle in repairs and towing. Looking on the web seems these are standard problems for the 99-02 express van. Very little help out there, but plenty of suggestions. Gone to the junk yard with only 135000 miles on it.
Perfect
tomnouri, 05/23/2010
2002 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This van has saved my life so many times. Dependable, lots of power, good on gas, never let me down.
Did I get a loser?
Jay, 10/12/2002
2002 Chevrolet Express Cargo 3500 3dr Ext Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
1 week after buying this vehicle it started with rough idle and chattering wheels upon accelerating from a stop sign. 4 weeks I discovered the gas tank leaked and rear wheel well leaked. The leaks have been fixed but the Technicians (not mechanics) cannot find a problem with the other malfunctions. Well, if they took it for a ride, instead of plugging it into a computer, they could feel the problem.
last guy got a lemon
ECC, 01/08/2003
2002 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 3dr Ext Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
we have several fords and chevy cargos and by far the chevy are better. No problems ever with the chevs and many with the ford. Chev gets better milage is more comfortable and quiet and just in every way a better van. Have had no experience with the dodges however but just as a general rule stay away from chrysler products. the guy that posted last just got a lemon...better luck next time...no auto maker can produce a 100% perfection rate off an assembly line...Trade it in on a new chev. Rob
Did I get a loser?
jay, 10/12/2002
2002 Chevrolet Express Cargo 3500 3dr Ext Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
1 week after buying this vehicle it started with rough idle and chattering wheels upon accelerating from a stop sign. 4 weeks I discovered the gas tank leaked and rear wheel well leaked. The leaks have been fixed but the Technicians (not mechanics) cannot find a problem with the other malfunctions. Well, if they took it for a ride, instead of plugging it into a computer, they could feel the problem.
last guy got a lemon
ecc, 01/08/2003
2002 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 3dr Ext Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
we have several fords and chevy cargos and by far the chevy are better. No problems ever with the chevs and many with the ford. Chev gets better milage is more comfortable and quiet and just in every way a better van. Have had no experience with the dodges however but just as a general rule stay away from chrysler products. the guy that posted last just got a lemon...better luck next time...no auto maker can produce a 100% perfection rate off an assembly line...Trade it in on a new chev. Rob
Reliable Work Horse
Justin, 08/06/2020
2002 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
5.0L V-8 (Edmunds didn't show this as an option). It has nearly 240K miles on it. I've averaged 18 mpgs on the highway. It's been EXTREMELY reliable. It's beginning to show its age, but it IS almost 20 years old. At 125K miles when I bought it, it had a hard time staying in the top gear. I changed the transmission fluid, and the problem went away. I've replaced the fluid regularly (about every 40K miles) and have had no more issues. The engine is not particularly powerful, but it gets the job done. As far as full size vans go, I couldn't have wished for better.
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It was what I wanted/needed.
Sapska, 10/22/2023
2003 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I might have found a better deal if I wanted to drive over 10 miles, but it suited my needs.
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frog20, 12/07/2002
2001 Chevrolet Express Cargo 3500 3dr Ext Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a good reliable vehicle for making office supply deliveries and works well for small furniture also.