2005 Chevy Express Cargo Review
Price Estimate: $1,326 - $1,883





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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.
For sale near Trinidad, CO
33 listings
- 182,216 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
- 2 Seats
- AP Auto Brokers (208 mi away)
- 10,000lb+ Towing Cap...
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Located in Longmont, CO
4 Door, AC, Bucket Seats, Cloth Seats, Automatic Tranmission, REar Wheel Drive, AM/FM Stereo, ABS, Driver and Passenger Air Bags, Luggage Rack, New...
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: 1GCHG39V451217678
Stock: 217678
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-28-2025- 186,755 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 2 Seats
- AP Auto Brokers (208 mi away)
- 10,000lb+ Towing Cap...
Close
Located in Longmont, CO
4 Door, AC, Bucket Seats, Cloth Seats, Automatic Tranmission, REar Wheel Drive, AM/FM Stereo, ABS, Driver and Passenger Air Bags, Luggage Rack, New...
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:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GCHG39V251234513
Stock: 234513
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-28-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Colorado
$256/mo for Express Cargo 1500
Express Cargo 1500
vs
$265/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
Chevrolet Express Cargo Owner Reviews
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4.5 out of 5 starswow 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 … axle, extended wheel base. It is worked everyday hauling hardwood flooring.
A good van.
4.25 out of 5 starsHappy 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
4.88 out of 5 starsJoe 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 … have not had any problems with minor things breaking. But, then again, I do not abuse my vehicles. I work them hard, but I also maintain them. I would just like to say that I am very satisfied with my Chevy Express vans.
Never
2 out of 5 starsmario, 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.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2005 Chevrolet Express Cargo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Express Cargo since its last redesign.
2005 Express Cargo Highlights
1500
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,860 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $256/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 267.3 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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