2005 Chevy Express Review

Name: 2005 Chevrolet Express Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Price: 2451 USD
Rating: 4.2 (32 reviews)

Price Estimate: $2,451 - $3,479

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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.

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2005 Chevrolet Express
3500 Passenger Van
$12,997
- 120,756 miles
- Frame damage reported, 4 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 8cyl automatic
- Hawkins Motor Sales (161 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
- Towing Hitch
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Located in Hillsdale, MI
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GAHG39U351210527
Stock: HM4290HL
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-22-2025
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2005 Chevrolet Express
3500 Passenger Van
$9,990
- 218,100 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, rental vehicle
- 8cyl automatic
- Streff Auto Group (338 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
- 10,000lb+ Towing Cap...
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Located in Milwaukee, WI
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: 1GAHG35U551184888
Stock: P7021
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-24-2025

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Cost to Drive^{Cost 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 $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Chevrolet Express Reviews

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32 reviews

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Best Van Ever built

Rollin, 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

AKJIM, 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 …

Better then SUV for a trailer and kids

Chris, 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 …

You'll Love The Extra Room

J. 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 …

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.

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2005 Express Highlights

Trim:

1500

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$25,915
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	15 MPG
Cost to Drive	$243/month
Seating	8 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	204.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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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 Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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2005 Chevrolet Express
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2005 Chevrolet Express
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Cost to Drive^{Cost 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 $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}