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Used 2003 Chevrolet Express Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Van for All uses

AKJIM, 05/30/2005
2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 3dr Ext Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Better than SUV for larger Families

Stephen Burton, 03/20/2002
2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Have a Family of 8 and needed a replacement for our Suburban that was totaled by a drunk. Equity in Suburban to little to replace with same. Opted for a basic Conversion Van. Quad Seating, rear bench folds into a bed. 5L V-8. Result is very nice ride, and better value for the money. Conversion adds insulation which greatly reduces interior noise from road. 7100 lb GVWR is plenty, and with seats removed can haul massive cargo. 20% better mpg than Suburban - 17 vs 14, more living space. Large picture windows allow toddler in car seat excelent view of world outside. 6ft7 son can sit anywhere and have plenty of room. Great for long distance travel.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product

LJRacing91, 10/13/2008
2001 Chevrolet Express 2500 3dr Ext Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I purchased this van from the original owner in May of '08 at 105k miles. Have put almost 40k miles on it since that time, as I drive hotshot. It has never left me hanging, and aside from the chronic taillight problem, valve guide seals, and an alternator, it's been problem free. It hauls 3000lbs of payload easily, and has the ability to haul 3 full size pallets (12' total!). The seats are excellent for long trips, as I go out of town/state regularly. Would definitely recommend this van for work of any kind. An excellent hauler with plenty of power, and a stable ride, even with 3000lbs in the back. It doesn't drift or float. Keep it maintained and it will go forever.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Better in the long run

Yak, 07/18/2006
2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 LT 3dr Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

We have now owned this vehicle for more than 4 years. We are having the same experiences with the seat levers breaking but other than that it is a real workhorse. We are now towing a 4400 lb camper with it and it is doing marvelously. Sure the gas mileage stinks but it's solid mechanically. The driver side sun visor has been replaced 4 times and it's still falling apart. The kids love the van and for long trips, that's really important. We even use it to transport half of my son's basketball team to games.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

It's paid for so don't laugh.

firefightingfool, 10/24/2008
2001 Chevrolet Express 1500 LT 3dr Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I love my van. My wife hates it. (Due to the consumption of fuel, along with the price of fuel.) I upgraded from an Chevy Astro. The room, the entertainment system, the handling, the styling, the aggressive motor, the storage room behind the rear seat, the duel A/C. I can go on forever. The only drawback is the fuel economy, which I really don't mind, because the entire family can travel in comfort. I bought my van with 29,000 miles and I currently have just over 93,000 miles. When it comes to repairs, I've needed to replace my starter, alternator and battery. With regular maintenance my vehicle has been superb.

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