2005 Chevy Express Review
Price Estimate: $1,683 - $2,389





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Strong powertrains, dual-passenger access doors, multiple wheelbase and passenger configurations, optional all-wheel drive.
Cons
- Plasticky interior, awkward handling.
What’s new
The StabiliTrak stability control system will become standard later in the model year, but only on one-ton regular-wheelbase vans.
Edmunds says
The Express (and its twin, the GMC Savanna) is pretty much the only game in town if you're looking for a full-size van that doesn't look and drive like it was designed two decades ago.
For sale near Merrick, NY
16 listings
- 116,992 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, government vehicle
- 12 Seats
- MJ Traders Limited (32 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Rear Bench Seats
- 10,000lb+ Towing Cap...
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Located in Garfield, NJ
Step back in time with this classic white 2005 Chevrolet Express! This spacious van is ready to take you on all your adventures with its ample cargo s...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
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: 1GAGG25U651224580
Stock: 51224580
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-12-2024- $13,495fair price$3 above market
- 99,616 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
- 12 Seats
- T Car Care (87 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
- 10,000lb+ Towing Cap...
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
All our cars are serviced at our local mechanic shops. We do whatever it takes to pass inspection/emission to make sure our clients gets reliable cars...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
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: 1GNHG39U451124156
Stock: 124156
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-15-2024
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A) 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 $3.13 per gallon for regular unleaded in New York.
Monthly estimates based on costs in New York
$257/mo for Express 1500
Express 1500
vs
$282/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
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Chevrolet Express Reviews
Owner Reviews
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4(22%)
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Best Van Ever built
5 out of 5 starsRollin, 04/14/2009
2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
I purchased this van for work and pleasure , it has turned out to be my every day driver... I love it, my favorite thing about this van is the FUEL ECONOMY it is amazing i have the 5.3 vortec and loaded with about thousand pounds i get 20 - 22 mpg rollin down the highway at 75 85 mph,you cant beat it. Very comfortable and actually easy to park.
Van for All uses
5 out of 5 starsAKJIM, 05/30/2005
2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 Rwd 3dr Ext Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
This is my second Chevrolet Express G3500 extended wheelbase 15 passenger Van. My first was a 2002 which now has over 62000 miles and both looks and runs like it is new. This 2005 has all the indications of being the same way, excellent throughout. I've had equivalent Ford's in the past and these Chev Vans are vastly better in handling and reliability. The 2005 has a 6.0 L engine … which gets about 13% better fuel economy than the 5.7 on my 2002. I'm getting 18-19 mpg at 55 mph on long highway trips with this 2005. I'm very happy with it.
Better then SUV for a trailer and kids
4.75 out of 5 starsChris, 09/06/2005
2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
We needed the ability to tow a trailer and carry 7. All the SUVs we looked at had a back seat that you must get into like a 2 door car. All the small vans cannot tow a trailer. We found that conversion vans are the best fit. What a pleasure to drive and tow (its like the trailer is not there). This has lots of power - even on the hills a smoth ride and handles like a smaller … vehicle. We test drove the Ford and found it nice - but you never forgot you had a truck under you, also we could not get the 4th door. Gas mileage is not as bad as I feared - 13mpg with trailer, 19 on the open road,14/15 every day.
You'll Love The Extra Room
4.88 out of 5 starsJ. Hillsoto, 07/27/2005
2005 Chevrolet Express 3500 Rwd 3dr Ext Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
The Express 3500 is highly recommended for large families or people who want to travel in comfort with a lot of gear. We love the extra roominess of the extended 3500 and for a vehicle of this size we have found that it handles very nicely and gets very good mileage. When it comes to parking, we sometimes have trouble in the narrow parking lots. Our 3500 is about 20 feet long and seat 15 … adults comfortably.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2005 Chevrolet Express, so we've included reviews for other years of the Express since its last redesign.
2005 Express Highlights
1500
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $25,915 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $257/month |
Seating | 8 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 204.0 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Express include:
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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