2002 Chevy Express Review
Price Estimate: $2,481 - $3,522





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Powerful range of engines, lots of cargo-hauling capacity.
Cons
- Odd arched-eyebrow taillamps spoil clean design, not as refined inside as Ford Econoline.
What’s new
For 2002, Express gets only minor upgrades like the availability of rearview mirrors with an integrated compass and temperature reading, a more efficient starter, a stronger steering gear housing and low emission vehicle compliance for models equipped with either the 8100 V8 or 6.5-liter diesel and a GVWR of more than 8,600 pounds.
Edmunds says
Choices when it comes to full-size vans are easy to make. Do you want a Dodge, a Ford or one of the Chevy/GMC twins? If the Express offers the package you need in a full-size van, then buy it.
For sale near Ashburn, VA
12 listings
- 86,715 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 4 owners, personal use only
- 12 Seats
- MANDG Automotive (365 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Rear Bench Seats
- 10,000lb+ Towing Cap...
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Located in Mason, OH
REBUILT TITLE!!! REBUILT TITLE!! REBUILT TITLE !!!UP FOR SALE IS A 2002 CHEVROLET EXPRESS G3500 Vans !!! 8 CYLINDERS!! AUTOMATIC, AIR CONDITIONING! AM...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GAHG35R621171106
Stock: 1039
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-26-2024- $7,000great price$2,188 below market
- 120,479 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 12 Seats
- Gold One Auto (507 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Rear Bench Seats
- 10,000lb+ Towing Cap...
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Located in Lafayette, IN
No dealer fees! Indiana buyers need to pay a 7% sales tax on top of the vehicle price. Out-of-the-state buyers pay local sales tax when registering t...
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: 1GAHG39R821201118
Stock: 201118
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-27-2025
Vehicle overview
Chevy's brawny Express van comes equipped with a cavernous interior and a variety of powerful engines, like most full-size vans. But with the Express' modern design and body-on-frame construction, Chevrolet is stealing some of Ford's thunder in this narrow but lucrative market.
Because many full-size vans are bought for conversion into rolling motel rooms, engineers put the Chevy Express on a full-frame platform for improved stability. Regular-length models carry 267 cubic feet of cargo, and extended-length vans can haul 317 cubic feet of stuff. Trick rear doors open 180 degrees to make loading and unloading easier. Standard side cargo doors are a 60/40 panel arrangement, but a traditional slider is a no-cost option on 135-inch wheelbase vans. Up to 15 passengers can ride in the extended-length version, making it perfect for use as an airport shuttle. Other seating options include five-, eight- and 12-passenger arrangements. G3500s can tow up to 10,000 pounds when properly equipped.
A 31-gallon fuel tank keeps this thirsty vehicle from frequent fill-ups, but topping off an empty tank will quickly empty your wallet. An 8.1-liter V8 is the most powerful gasoline engine available providing a class-leading 340 horsepower and 455 pound-feet of torque. Other powerplants include the 4300 V6, 5000 and 5700 gasoline V8s, and a 6.5-liter turbodiesel V8. All G1500 and G2500 models get GM's 4L60-E four-speed transmission, while heavier-duty G3500s use a stronger 4L80-E shifter. ABS brakes are standard equipment on all Express vans.
The upscale LT trim level gives Express buyers a luxury-level option that includes leather seating, an optional Bose sound system with an in-dash six-disc CD changer with dual flip-down monitors connected to a VCR and game system. Base and LS models still offer standard safety features like child safety locks on the rear and side doors and handy assist handles to help folks climb in and out. Base Express vans include front air conditioning (front and rear air conditioning is optional), vinyl seats, AM/FM stereo, antilock brakes and daytime running lights. The LS adds cloth upholstery, power windows and locks, cruise control and tilt wheel.
Exterior styling is an interesting mix of corporate Chevrolet, Astro Van and old Lumina minivan. We'll admit the high rear pillar-mounted taillights are odd looking, but at least they're functional. They can be seen easily even if the van is operated with the rear doors open. Low-mounted bumpers and moldings make the Chevy Express look much taller than it is. An attractively sculpted body side gives the van's smooth, slab-sided flanks a dose of character, as does the quad-lamp grille arrangement.
Overall, Chevrolet's rendition of the traditional full-size van appears to be right on target, giving Ford's Econoline its only real competition.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$262/mo for Express 1500
Express 1500
vs
$268/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
Chevrolet Express Owner Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsAKJIM, 05/30/2005
2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 3dr Ext Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
I'd previously owned 2 Ford 15 passenger vans and this was my first Chevy Express Van. I'm NEVER going back to the Ford vans! This Express Van drives with much greater stability and handling honesty. It has been trouble free for 62,000 miles and is still going strong. I pull the seats and use it to haul plywood or put in a fouton for traveling. I even carry a motorcycle inside on … occassion. Driving at 55 I get 17-18 mpg (5.7 L engine) on long trips. Highly Recommended! I just bought a 2005 for my business uses too.
Workhorse
4.63 out of 5 starsRaj, 07/11/2008
2000 Chevrolet Express G3500 LS 3dr Ext Van
Owned 10 years, over 185,000 miles on it, still going strong. Repairs relatively minor: brakes, belts, that sort of thing. Amazingly, still riding on the original transmission. If you need to move a lot of people and their stuff, she's beast of a workhorse. Because it is so big, the MPG is very low, around 12. But she's amazingly easy to handle, and park, and the visibility is the best … of the big vans. Very reliable workhorse. Minor issues: drivers side window failed at 70K. Door lock panel fell inside door. Interior side panels got loose at about 100K. Tires are expensive to replace. But she's been one of the best vans we've owned, and we've used her hard!
Chevy Express
3.25 out of 5 starsCastiglia, 12/03/2004
2000 Chevrolet Express G2500 3dr Van
The Chevy Express has been a very reliable vehicle. The quality of the vehicle is lacking in certain areas. For example, almost every interior light has failed. The dash, radio, window/lock buttons, control panel lights are mostly burned out. Engine performance and fuel economy is nothing to brag about. I expected low milage but not 15mpg on the highway unloaded. About 11 or 12 in the … city.
Den On Wheels
4.38 out of 5 starsfranks350, 02/04/2004
2000 Chevrolet Express G1500 LS 3dr Van
A great family vehicle to own!
You get plenty of cargo and passeger
room.I personally have a conversion van
package and love the extra headroom and
accessories.What other vehicle can you
drive and have to stop to calm or
assist children in rear without leaving
the vehicle?The tv/vcr is a god sent if
you have kids and go on long rides or
trips.
Very reliable and trust … worthy.fuel
economy is a trade off with all the
room and comfort you get.I was more
than willing to pay at the pump and be
comfortable and not crambed.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2002 Chevrolet Express, so we've included reviews for other years of the Express since its last redesign.
2002 Express Highlights
1500
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,464 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $262/month |
Seating | 8 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 57.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Express include:
- Alarm
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