1996 Chevy Express Review
Price Estimate: $768 - $1,090
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
An all-new vehicle from the ground up, the Express is the successor to the Sportvan. The exterior looks totally different and offers improved functionality. The rear doors open wider and swing out away from the high-mounted taillights. Thus the taillights are still visible, even when the doors are open, as they could be at a loading dock.
Other functional improvements include longer wheelbases for the standard- and extended-length versions of this van (135 inches for the standard; 155 inches for the extended). The longer wheelbases ease entry/exit and improve ride quality and stability.
The spare tire no longer encroaches on cargo room; it's now banished to the underside of the van. Also, a 31-gallon gas tank offers a longer range between fill-ups. Dual front airbags are added to the standard safety equipment list of the vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 8,600 pounds or lower.
A new series of engines is introduced, providing more power and torque than last year's offerings.
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Outstanding multi-purpose vehicle!
5 out of 5 starsjohngcarr, 06/16/2008
1996 Chevrolet Express G1500 3dr Van
I bought this van 2 years ago having 174k miles on it. I'm approaching 200k now and it runs like new. It does need brakes every 15k because it's fairly heavy. I average 19+ mpg highway with a 5.7 350 V8, 8000lb towing capacity conversion van that is exceptionally comfortable for 7 people. If it ever does wear out I'll buy another one, but from talking to other owners it likely never … will. This is the original engine and transmission having no repairs other than a radiator and a fuel pump at 185k. I understand the 4.3 v6 model to be just as good except for towing capability.
Do Not Buy
1.88 out of 5 starsGetRidOf_Chev, 05/07/2005
1996 Chevrolet Express G1500 3dr Van
We bought this van new with Conversion package. Put in 1st transmission at 51K, 2nd at 75K ( 96 has big time transmission problems ) Intake manifold gasket, new radiator and finally fuel pump. About $6000 in repairs since we owned it. Cant wait to get rid of it.
Da perfect family van
4.5 out of 5 starsBig-Van-man, 04/07/2004
1996 Chevrolet Express G1500 3dr Van
We wanted to put some distance between
the back of our seats and the kids
shoes. We got that and then some.
Have traveled 1000's of miles of
highway with the fam and loved it.
Could never do it in a minivan.
Mechanical problems: AC compressor
froze and got stuck in the winter,
cooling system leaks, had radiator
replaced at 85000. No other major
repairs, current … miles 112000.
Greatest family vehicle ever made!
4.88 out of 5 starsJohnGCarr, 02/24/2007
1996 Chevrolet Express G1500 3dr Van
I bought this van as an occasional use vehicle for family trips last year with 174k on it. It ran and still does run like brand new. I have the Debut conversion which is extremely comfortable for the whole family. The miles don't bother me in the slightest now as I've seen them with over 300k running smoothly. It looks like brand new both outside and inside and everything works … perfectly. Mine has the towing package with 5.7 V8 and still manages to get very decent gas mileage even with 6 or more people and a load in the back. We'll likely have many more years of use out of it and then I'll buy another one :)
Safety
IIHS Rating
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- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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