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Used 2006 Chevrolet Express Cargo Consumer Reviews

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Decent Work Van

Tom R, 10/10/2007
2005 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought this van primarily to transport my disabled mother around on weekends. (I had a wheelchair lift unit installed on the side door). It was an attractive choice for me because it's secondary purspose is that it can used as our family's pickup truck. At 10,000 miles I have experienced zero defects. I have found the van to be comfortable and powerful. I loan this thing out to friends and family a lot and get many compliments about how nice it drives. As far as appearance and interior quality, It's a cargo van. I don't expect a luxurious interior and head turning looks. I use this thing to move stuff.

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5 out of 5 stars

Starcraft LT Conversion (5.3L V8)

John K, 05/23/2007
2004 Chevrolet Express Cargo 1500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

The van is really an Express RV-base model upgraded with a Starcraft low-top conversion. Great vehicle. Starcraft conversion approach much better than going with the conventional Chevy passenger van. Owned a couple of Ford vans previously, no comparsion, Chevy much superior, particulalry with respect to control and handling. Gas mileage great too after about a 5K mile break in period. Driving about 85% highway and 15% city we're getting a little over 19.5 mpg. Estimate the actual city/highway mileage breakdown would be 16/20. Not bad for 5300 lb full-sized van.

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5 out of 5 stars

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...

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5 out of 5 stars

MPG Sweet Spot!

Robert DuBois, 10/16/2015
updated 04/19/2017
2004 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I got over 20 MPG while trying to maintain 58 mph. Love the little V8 4.8L. Power when you need it, soft and relaxing when your regular driving needs are there. If I push the van to 70 mph, then my economy is 16 - 17. BUT, using my Blue Tooth Engine checking device, I found 58mph is the sweet spot for just over 20mpg. I can handle that. V8 towing power, travel economy, and looks. I like it!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

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

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