2022 Chevy Express Cargo Review

Name: 2022 Chevrolet Express Cargo Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Rating: 3.6 (29 reviews)

Price Range: $27,000 - $33,599

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2022 Chevrolet Express Cargo Review

byChristian Wardlaw^{Correspondent
Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at Edmunds and was the first editor-in-chief of Edmunds.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.}

Pros

Powerful V8 and diesel engine options
Commendable towing and payload ratings
Priced thousands less than rivals

Cons

Less cargo space than many competitors
No high-roof configuration is available
Lacks modern infotainment and safety technologies
Engineering is nearly three decades old

What's new

Minor revisions to standard feature availability
Part of the first Express generation introduced for 1996

Overview

The last time Chevrolet redesigned its full-size Express van, Billie Eilish did not exist and nobody knew who Beyoncé was. Let that sink in for a minute. It's been 27 years since the Express debuted, and while this model has received updates over the decades, it is not much different from the original version that rolled out in 1996. That makes the Express a classic vehicle that you can buy brand-new today.

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There are two main reasons to put a 2022 Chevrolet Express at the top of your shopping list. The first reason is that you have a tight budget. The Express and its near identical twin, the GMC Savana, are the most affordable full-size vans available. The second reason is that you need to tow as much as 10,000 pounds. The Express (and Savana) are the only vehicles in their segment that can do that.

Otherwise, compared to its rivals, the Express has fallen behind the times. Notably, this van does not come with a high-roof option that makes for easy loading and unloading of passengers or allows it to accommodate more cargo. Rivals such as the Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster also have nicer interiors, modern infotainment systems, smoother rides and more safety technology.

These shortcomings make an Express appealing only when you need its towing capacity or your budget cannot accommodate the alternatives. If those benefits of Express ownership don't apply to you, we recommend looking at the competition before putting a ring on this Chevy.

Which Express Cargo does Edmunds recommend?

The Express Cargo Van comes only in the WT trim, so we're going to focus our recommendation on the Express Passenger Van. Here we recommend the LT trim level for its expanded equipment list that makes it easier to live with an Express on a daily basis, such as carpeting, cloth seats and other features that you might assume are standard but aren't included with the LS trim.

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2022 Chevrolet Express Cargo models

The 2022 Chevrolet Express is available in Cargo Van and Passenger Van configurations and in standard- and extended-wheelbase styles. If you plan to carry more people and weight, you may want to upgrade from the 2500 series to the 3500 model.

Three engines are available for the 2022 Express, each powering the van's rear wheels:

A standard 4.3-liter V6 (276 hp, 298 lb-ft) paired to an eight-speed automatic
An available 6.6-liter V8 (401 hp, 464 lb-ft) matched to a six-speed automatic
An available turbocharged 2.8-liter diesel four-cylinder engine (181 hp, 369 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic

The Cargo Van comes only in the WT trim, while the Passenger Van offers a choice between LS and LT trim levels. Standard feature highlights include:

WT
Chevy's cargo hauler starts you off with:

16-inch steel wheels
Swing-out door with a 60/40 split on the passenger side
Heated, power-adjustable side mirrors
Front air conditioning
Power windows
Power door locks
Vinyl upholstery
Rubber floor covering
AM/FM stereo
Connected services including access to a Wi-Fi hotspot
Two-speaker audio system
Reversing camera with display embedded into the rearview mirror

Several option packages are available for the Express Cargo Van WT. They include:

Communications package

6.6-liter V8 engine
Bluetooth smartphone connectivity
Satellite radio
USB port
Fleet-management connected services
Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel
Cruise control

Enhanced Convenience package

6.6-liter V8 engine
Trailering equipment
Remote keyless entry
Remote engine start
Fleet-management connected services
Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel
Cruise control

Safety package

6.6-liter V8 engine
Fleet-management connected services
Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel
Cruise control
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

Additional stand-alone options include:

Heavy-duty locking rear differential
Chrome grille and bumpers
Side and rear door glass with dark privacy tint
Passenger-side sliding door (instead of swing-out)
Spray-in cargo area liner
Rear heater and air conditioning
Cloth upholstery
Power-adjustable front seats
Second-row bench seat for three people

LS
The passenger-carrying version of the Express adds to the WT equipment with:

Seating for up to 15 people
Full body windows
Dark privacy tint for all glass behind the front doors
Rear heater and air conditioning
Tilt steering wheel (except 2500 regular wheelbase)
Cruise control (except 2500 regular wheelbase)

The Express Passenger Van LS in 2500 regular-wheelbase configuration is available with the same Communications, Enhanced Convenience and Safety option packages found on the Cargo Van WT. Elements of those packages are offered as stand-alone upgrades for the LS 3500 models.

LT
This trim adds:

Chrome grille, bumpers and wheel trim
Remote keyless entry
Floor carpeting
Cloth upholstery
Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

Notable options for all Express Passenger Vans include:

Heavy-duty locking rear differential
Heavy-duty trailering package
Passenger-side sliding door (instead of swing-out)
Remote engine starting
Power-adjustable front seats
Upgraded audio system with Bluetooth, satellite radio and a USB port
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2022 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

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$261/mo

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Chevrolet Express Cargo Reviews

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

WOW

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 …

Just What I Needed

jbarradale, 12/29/2012

2008 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 3dr Van (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

I finally found a great deal on a cargo van. I was looking to get back into construction, but needed something for tools and equipment. I have been driving it only for a short while, but it even handles well in the snow. I like the space it provides. I have ordered a set of shelves to put into the back.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Chevrolet Express Cargo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Express Cargo since its last redesign.

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2022 Express Cargo Highlights

Trim:

2500

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$33,000
Engine Type	Gas
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	239.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Express Cargo models:

Forward Collision Alert: Sounds an alert if the system detects an imminent front collision.
Lane Departure Warning: Warns the driver when the Express is wandering out of its lane.
Side Blind Zone Alert: Warns a driver who has indicated a lane change with the turn signal if there are other vehicles in the van's blind spots.

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