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2024 Chevrolet Express Consumer Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars
26 reviews

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3 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars

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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4 out of 5 stars

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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4.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

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,

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