2020 Chevy Express Review
2020 Chevy Express Review





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2020 Chevrolet Express Review

byRyan ZumMallen
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Ryan ZumMallen has worked in the automotive industry since 2012. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Ryan has also contributed to Road & Track, Autoweek, Trucks.com and more. In 2019, Ryan published his first book, Slow Car Fast, on the millennial generation and its unique take on modern car culture.
Pros
- Powerful V8 and diesel engines
- Towing and payload capabilities are near or at the top of the class
Cons
- Less cargo space than many competitors
- No high-roof cargo option
- Dated interior styling and touchscreen interface
What's new
- Improved eight-speed transmission for diesel engine
- Part of the first Express generation introduced for 1996
Overview
The Chevrolet Express and its GMC Savana sibling are the last old-school vans standing. They have traditional body-on-frame construction and lack the high-roof style of newer full-size vans. In fact, the Express hasn't received a full redesign since its debut in 1996. Yet the Express is still around because of continual updates and a strong workhorse capability.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Chevrolet Express LS 2500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 8A) 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 N/A undefined in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
Not Available  for Express LS 2500
Express LS 2500
vs
$321/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
We do like the Express' variety in configurations, and its towing capability is quite strong. In general, however, rivals such as the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ram ProMaster will likely better suit your business needs.
Which Express does Edmunds recommend?
Consider spending extra on the 3500 trim for its increased capability. Springing for the 3500 increases maximum payload capacity and allows you to choose the extended-wheelbase version that adds more cargo space or a fifth row of seats for passengers.
2020 Chevrolet Express models
The 2020 Chevrolet Express comes in a lot of variations. In terms of capability, there is the standard 2500 and heavy-duty 3500. A longer 3500 extended-wheelbase version offers more space for seats or cargo.
The Express' engine lineup includes:
- A standard 4.3-liter V6 (276 hp, 298 lb-ft) paired to an eight-speed automatic
- An available 6.0-liter V8 (341 hp, 373 lb-ft) matched to a six-speed automatic
- An available 2.8-liter Duramax diesel four-cylinder engine (181 hp, 369 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic
Chevy offers the Express in two trim levels. Standard feature highlights include:
LS
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Front and rear air conditioning
- Power windows and locks
- Swing-out door with a 60/40 split on the passenger side
- Technology such as a rearview camera and GM's OnStar communications
- Two-speaker audio system with an auxiliary jack
Optional features for the LS include:
- Choosing the 3500 or 3500 Extended adds a tilting steering wheel and cruise control
LT
This trim adds:
- Front and rear chrome bumpers
- Remote door locks
- Full-floor carpeting
- Assistance features such as cruise control, forward collision alert and lane departure warning
- Tilting wheel
Optional features include:
- 6.5-inch touchscreen with navigation, Bluetooth capability, a CD player and a USB port
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2020 Chevrolet Express.
5 star(38%)
4 star(24%)
3 star(17%)
2 star(10%)
1 star(11%)
29 reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
3.38 out of 5 stars
'09 Chevy Express Passenger Van
adabatch92, 12/14/2009
2009 Chevrolet Express LS 1500 3dr Van AWD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
I've been driving several different vans of this model ranging from '06 to '09. The engine has very good power, and the AWD system really helps it grip the road. However, the gas mileage could be better, the best I've ever gotten out of it is 17mpg (on 87 octane gas). I don't like the traction control system, which just shuts off all power for several seconds if you lose traction, this … can be quite unnerving when pulling out on to a busy intersection. I do like some of the features, such as; the on board tire pressure monitors and the oil life %. On the whole, a good van. Only problem I've had was a oil filter gasket leak, which as probably an installation fault by the garage.
4.88 out of 5 stars
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 … adults comfortably.
3.13 out of 5 stars
My Chevy Passenger Van
Eric, 04/30/2008
2007 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 3dr Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
I bought the van slightly used instead of 2008 Dodge Sprinter. The price difference(I saved over $25000) can pay for years of fuel, plus I will support an American-made product. Myself and the family are very happy with the van! The fuel economy is better then I expected (approx. 16.5 MPG on higway). The only minus would be the quality and the fit of plastic trim inside the vehicle.
4.25 out of 5 stars
Best of the full size vans
Gary, 01/25/2008
2007 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 3dr Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
We bought the Chevy van because we wanted a vehicle that could sit 11-12 people, the Dodge Sprinter cost twice as much and doesn't have the towing power. We rented several vans for diferent long distance trips and compared. We have two other vehicles that are Ford and are very happy with them but the Ford Van fell short against the Chevy for handling and safety. The Chevy has way way … less top heavy sway. Ford hasn't updated there van for a while, the chevy rides soo much better and seems to have more interior room. Over-all we liked the Chevy better and decided to buy one. It also has a lot more room behind the rear bench for luggage. We average 12.3 MPG with the 6.0 ltr but can tow anything
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Chevrolet Express, so we've included reviews for other years of the Express since its last redesign.
2020 Express Highlights
LS 2500
Base MSRP | $34,900 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Seating | 12 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Express models:
- Forward Collision Warning
- Sounds an alert if the system detects an imminent forward collision.
- Rear Park Assist
- Sounds an alert when the rear of the Express is close to an object.
- OnStar
- Provides third-party assistance in the event of a collision, vehicle theft or other emergency.
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 Rollover29.2%
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