2005 Chevy Express Cargo Review

Name: 2005 Chevrolet Express Cargo Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Price: 1919 USD
Rating: 4.4 (27 reviews)

Price Estimate: $1,919 - $2,724

2003 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500 AWD 3dr Van

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Pros

Strong powertrains, dual side access doors, multiple wheelbase configurations, optional all-wheel drive.

Cons

Plasticky interior, handling still awkward despite improvements.

What’s new

No significant changes this year.

Edmunds says

Powerful Vortec engines and some unique features make the Express (and its twin, the GMC Savana) pretty much the only game in town if you're looking for a full-size van that doesn't look and drive like it was designed two decades ago.

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2005 Chevrolet Express Cargo
1500 Cargo Van
$6,500
- 270,213 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 2 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
- Mandingo's Automotive & Sales (180 mi away)
- 6000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Snellville, GA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
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:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GCFG15T051165000
Stock: 165000
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-03-2025
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2005 Chevrolet Express Cargo
3500 Cargo Van
$4,990
- 203,825 miles
- Frame damage reported, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 2 Seats
- A4U (256 mi away)
- Upgraded Engine
- 10,000lb+ Towing Cap...
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Located in Lawrence, IN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: Yes
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GCHG35U551217993
Stock: 10187
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-04-2025

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Chevrolet Express Cargo Owner Reviews

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wow 360K, 12/17/2009

2005 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 Rwd 3dr Ext Van (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

All I can say is 360K with no troubles. Engine/ trans /brakes/ electrical all exceptionally reliable. I am religious about maintenance and clean fluids which I believe has paid off. Drives great and very comfortable with seat mounted arm rests and cruise. I would consider no other after the service this vehicle has given me. This vehicle is a 2500, 4.8, 480el, semi floating 8 bolt …

A good van.

Happy Owner, 12/29/2008

2005 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

For a van it handled well and was very comfortable to drive. Overall excellent reliability. A few glitches in the side door hinges and with a couple of the interior lights. Fuel economy varied dramatically by driving habits. Ranged from 12 to 22 mpg city to highway. Drivetrain reliability was excellent, with minimal expenses for maintenance or repairs in about 50K miles.

Express Van Workhorses

Joe Flash, 02/03/2009

2005 Chevrolet Express Cargo 3500 Rwd 3dr Ext Van (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

I own two express vans that is use for my business, A 99, (170k miles) and 2005, (143k miles) 3500 ext vans. I have owned Ford vans prior to the Chevys. Ford makes a good van but my Express vans have more headroom, (no need for a sprinter van) and are more comfortable and durable. I load a lot of weight on my vans and they handle it without a problem. I think they are quality built. I …

Never

mario, 06/18/2005

2005 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500 AWD 3dr Van (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

The van only has 31,500 miles and i already had to take it to the shop 3 times for repair. I don't think Ill ever get a Chevy again. I also have a Chevy S10 that I had to take to the shop 5 times and it only has 34,800 miles on it. All the repairs are on the electricals.

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2005 Express Cargo Highlights

Trim:

1500

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$22,860
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	15 MPG
Cost to Drive	$228/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	267.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
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
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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