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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Express, so we've included reviews for other years of the Express since its last redesign.
Best of the full size vans
Gary, 01/25/2008
2007 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 3dr Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
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
'09 Chevy Express Passenger Van
adabatch92, 12/14/2009
2009 Chevrolet Express LS 1500 3dr Van AWD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
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.
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I can't get this thing to die!
Ronnie Bruzer, 02/27/2018
updated 08/28/2018
2007 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 3dr Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this van slightly used for my family of 9. That means that we are tough on a vehicle. Between Hockey practice, Basketball games, park runs and anything else that comes up, we pretty much live in this thing. We now have 413k miles on her. The engine and powertrain have been flawless. The only things that I have had to replace other than tires, oil and windshield wipers are shocks, brake pads, and a brake booster. The downfall is pretty much everything else. Because we have the classic chevy white, the paint pretty much quit one day and fell off on most of the van. It doesn't seem to rust, but it leaves you looking homeless. We are tough on an interior too. Because we have so much seat time, the seats have not been the best. The good news is that there is plenty of room for 6 car seats with extra space in between. Would I buy this van again? ABSOLUTELY! What would I change if I had the chance? I would get a paint color that doesn't fall off (If you can find one that isn't white. Good luck.)
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Love it, but try to find a parking spot.
Jennifer, 12/18/2005
2006 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 3dr Ext Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I love my 2006 Chevy Express! My only complaint is that I can hardly ever find a parking spot for it. It's very long, and seems much wider than my other cars have ever been. (Suburbans)
My Chevy Passenger Van
Eric, 04/30/2008
2007 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 3dr Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
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.
I like it but…
JS, 01/28/2022
2019 Chevrolet Express LT 3500 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I like my 15 passenger van for what it is but, it does have a list of things that could be better. If you want a reliable van built on proven technology with truck like towing and strength there is no competition except it’s GMC twin. There is no other truck based van on the market today built on the strength of a full frame. The fully boxed frame and underpinnings are truly heavy duty. All other vans on the market are unibody. This is the only van still available with a V8. For these reasons alone it stands out without equal. The 6.0 and 6L90 transmission are durable and reliable, one of the last iron block V8 engines out there. This van receives bad reviews for it’s dated technology and style. It is an older platform but I like the looks of the traditional North American truck based van and the piece of mind of known technology. However, a serious update to the interior and options would be ideal. Handling and driving is what it is on a vehicle this large. With the two wheel base lengths and standard stabilitrak it edged out its previous competition in the E series and Dodge in rollover resistance, but that is a low bar. You must be prepared to drive this van within its limits. It isn’t a car or a even a light truck and shouldn’t be compared as such. The airbags include front and side curtain and there is special glass in the rear sides that add safety and strength. However, there are no headrests after the first row. It should have had headrests in all rows. The build quality is poor with misaligned panels inside and out. Also the interior is made of mostly hard plastics, cheap but durable. Options are slim but you get the basics you need. Better backup camera and phone connectivity should be improved and made standard. The mirrors are big and very useful. A nicer sound system option would be a welcome improvement too. Fuel economy is low but within what you would expect for what it is in size and weight. About 14mpg in mixed mostly in town driving with the 6.0. I have hit 21mpg on the interstate driving at pace of traffic, not fast lane driving. Built in Wi-Fi works well and let’s at least five tablets stream video consistently it may do more but that is most we asked of it. There is a lack of cup holders and charging ports in the rear but the 110v outlet with extension cord substitutes for the latter. I purchased my van for just under 30k with 2k miles on it, as a program vehicle. That is a good value for passenger capacity, truck capability, and reliability. I have had my van a couple years now without any repairs needed. Much could be improved and updated as I have said but if you need large passenger capacity and truck strength there is no equal. People I know with more modern vans, like transit, are not reporting much if any better fuel economy even with much smaller engines, and they have had reliability issues that I have not. The small engines the competition use just have to work harder and will wear out faster while limiting towing capacity severely. The lack of a high roof has some advantage when it comes to parking garages, drive throughs, and cross winds that affect all vans. The drop down menu did not have the correct trim level I am reviewing here. To clarify I have a 2019 LT 3500 extended van with the 6.0 V8 15 passenger
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Super buy on a used van
Sean McMichael, 08/12/2017
updated 08/19/2021
2015 Chevrolet Express LT 2500 3dr Van (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is a 2015 Chevy Express LT 2500 van. Got it in July 2017. It's the 12 passenger mocel with the 6.0 liter engine. I bought it to haul my dogs around in as we go to shows and performance events. It's got a nice interior and the multiple rear ac vents are great foR keeping the dogs cool. Exterior is in great shape and it looks good going down the road. Drives very easy (of course, I'm downsizing from a Dodge B3500 so pretty much anything drives better). Have made several short trips and I'm really satisfied with it. Update, August 2019: Now I’ve used it on long trips and to haul a utility trailer. Everything works great. The trips were easy. It handled the hauling with ease. I barely knew the trailer was there. Other than standard maintenance, I haven’t needed any repair work. Very happy wizth this vehicle. Update, February 2020. Over 75K miles. Still going strong no issues. Paint job looks great. No body issues. All systems working fine. UPDATE August 2021. Over 100K miles. Everything still working great. Had to have a relay switch for the power windows replaced and that was it.
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Bet on Red.
Gridiron Goon, 04/10/2018
2007 Chevrolet Express LS 1500 3dr Van (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle. Huge in size and visibility. The Vortec V8 is very powerful and dependable. I previously owned a Chevy Astro with the Vortec V6 and it was also very reliable. I bought the base model but still had power windows and locks, cruise control and CD player. I bought it on Ebay from an owner in Las Vegas. I flew from Atlanta and bought it then drove it home. 2,150 miles!! Drove like a Cadillac. This is not an economical vehicle if you are considering one. However, it got about 15.5 mpg and I averaged 75 mph for 80% of the trip. I get lots of compliments on this van and the cargo space is enormous, especially when you remove the 2 bench seats. I am very pleased with this truck (van). Chevrolet got this one right.
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A true workhorse.
Ed, 04/02/2008
2008 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 3dr Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my second Express van. I have the 12 passenger van, just the right size. The 08 has been given many up grades over older models. The seats can easily be removed, and you can almost put your whole house in there. My previous Express van was trouble free. My 08 came with no defects, so a good start.
A very comfortable ride
Mark Lisle, 05/10/2010
2009 Chevrolet Express LS 3500 3dr Ext Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Very comfortable to drive in both seating comfort and excellent handling. Very smooth engine and transmission with plenty of power. For a large van, economy is pretty good - up to 19 mpg on highway, and averaging over 16 mpg for all driving combined. Very efficient cruise control. This is a much more comfortable driving and handling vehicle than the Honda Pilot that it replaced,