2020 Chevy Express Review

Name: 2020 Chevrolet Express Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Rating: 3.6 (31 reviews)

Price Range: $25,500 - $35,398

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2020 Chevrolet Express Review

by the Edmunds Experts

5/15/2020

What's new

Improved eight-speed transmission for diesel engine
Part of the first Express generation introduced for 1996

Edmunds says

The Chevrolet Express van has long been a staple of contractors, delivery drivers and shuttle services thanks to its versatility and rugged underpinnings. But vans aren't the primitive workhorses they were just a decade ago. Competitors such as the Ford Transit and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter offer newer technology features and versatile high-roof body configurations to better satisfy your commercial business needs.

Cost to Drive^{Cost 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 Illinois.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois

Not EPA tested

$288/mo

Avg. Midsize Van

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

3/5Average

#10 out of 24 among Commercial Vans

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Chevrolet Express from 2008-2022.}

$816/yr

vs. $851/yr
for Average Commercial Van

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

1.65x/yr

vs. 1.96x/yr
for Average Commercial Van

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

17.5%

vs. 17.8%
for Average Commercial Van

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Chevrolet Express Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.6

31 reviews

5(39%)

4(22%)

3(16%)

2(10%)

1(13%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

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 …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

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2020 Express Highlights

Trim:

LS 2500

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$34,900
Engine Type	Gas
Seating	12 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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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 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 Rollover29.2%

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