Chevrolet Express Van ("Summer Van")
kieblaiy on 05/13/2014
Performance: 2
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 1
Fun To Drive: 1
Interior Design: 2
Exterior Design: 1
Build Quality: 2
Reliability: 1
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 2
Interior Rating: 2
Reliability Rating: 1
Chevrolet is known for it's trucks and compact cars. However, their 'dark horse' known as the Express Van rarely attracts any positive attention. As an individual working in the demanding trade of plumbing, never have I ever experienced such a royal piece of sh*t that refuses to die. My efforts to overload it's weight rating and to continuously postpone oil changes, have produced no results as it defiantly clings to life. The water pump, heating element, engine light, and gas consumption are constant issues. This van is much like the Stephen King Novel's famous car Christine, however it does not heal itself, it maintains a poor condition to syphon your hard earned money. Avoid at all costs.
Love my van!
Susan on 02/09/2007
Performance: 3
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 2
Fun To Drive: 2
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 3
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 3
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 4
I would love to drive a sporty little Thunderbird, but reality is that I have 4 teenage athletic boys. We bought the van to cart the boys (and their teams) to various sporting events, plus we like to travel. With 12 passenger seating, 6 of us can travel from MN to TX in comfort and we can haul the entire soccer/basketball/baseball team to games, no problem, yet it still fits in my garage fine. With my hitch, I can haul anything. My beefs are: braking system - pads need to be replaced often, and with the most expensive pads to keep them from squeaking badly; the gas mileage stinks! Plus, I usually do end up providing transportation for the entire team/youth group, since I can.
Van for All uses
AKJIM on 05/30/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I'd previously owned 2 Ford 15 passenger vans and this was my first Chevy Express Van. I'm NEVER going back to the Ford vans! This Express Van drives with much greater stability and handling honesty. It has been trouble free for 62,000 miles and is still going strong. I pull the seats and use it to haul plywood or put in a fouton for traveling. I even carry a motorcycle inside on occassion. Driving at 55 I get 17-18 mpg (5.7 L engine) on long trips. Highly Recommended! I just bought a 2005 for my business uses too.
G1500 Regency Conversion
g wright on 05/29/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
We use our van for long trips and to haul grandkids and anyhting you might need a pickup for. It is the most versatile vehicle we have ever owned and the best Chevy product, we think. Roomy, comfortable and decent on the gas (18-23) on the road. Excellent reliability overall after few electrical problems ar first. Regency conversion elegant and perfect since day one. It runs and looks like new after 3 years and almost 60000 miles. Trying for 100000 before getting another one. Much better bargain than large SUV.
02 chev 15 pass van
sternberg547 on 05/11/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
excellent driveability, no stability
problems, no mechanical problems.
ownership has exceeded expectations as
of 28000mi. my highest reccomendation.
Keep the kids away!
jdbayes on 10/24/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This van is my favorite vehicle out of
many new car purchases in my life. It
is hard to imagine driving anything
smaller. If you need to create space
between yourself and those pre-teen
monsters we call children - this is
with out a doubt the van for you!
2002 Express LT Lots of room
corvete001 on 07/11/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 4
I have owned this van for 5 months now
and had a few problems but nothing that
I don't expect with a new van. This van
is wonderful for short and long trips.
The kids love the entertainment system
to play games on and watch movies. Lots
of room for 7 adults. Love the Bose
sound system. This replaced my 99 Tahoe
and I am very happy with my choice for
the money. I have a very good
serviceing Dealer who goes the extra
mile for you and that helps with being
happy with your purchase. Only down
side is I would have waited if I had
been informed there was a new modle
coming out in 2003. Very nice ride and
lots of power with the 350.
GMC 3500 8.1 Liter Ext. Wheelbase
rsmmac on 04/30/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
I have already driven 30,000 trouble-
free miles with this van. I had a
fiberglass top added after I bought it
(with installed TV and VCR) and we have
enjoyed road trips with our three kids
(and often another family and their
kids). I average 11 MPG at about any
speed/incline/load. Love the 8.1 Liter
V8 power and torque.
Better than SUV for larger Families
Stephen Burton on 03/20/2002
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
Have a Family of 8 and needed a replacement for our Suburban that was totaled by a drunk.
Equity in Suburban to little to replace with same.
Opted for a basic Conversion Van.
Quad Seating, rear bench folds into a bed.
5L V-8. Result is very nice ride, and better value for the money.
Conversion adds insulation which greatly reduces interior noise from road.
7100 lb GVWR is plenty, and with seats removed can haul massive cargo.
20% better mpg than Suburban - 17 vs 14, more living space.
Large picture windows allow toddler in car seat excelent view of world outside.
6ft7 son can sit anywhere and have plenty of room.
Great for long distance travel.
Sturdy hauler - my "covered pickup"
Wallace Mason on 02/28/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
At first I was intimidated by the size, but the fuel economy wasn't so different- better than same sized SUVs, and after driving it a few times it became very comfortable.
It really is like a "covered, air conditioned pickup". The Vortec engine is the same used on Chevy's trucks, and the feel is very trucky. The passenger tires and suspension make the ride very comforable, more so than a truck.
Excellent alternative to big SUVs
George Hosui on 02/28/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I love my van -- its a base Express 1500 with carpeting and that's about it, but wow, what a lot of space in the interior, for FAR less than any SUV that even comes close in interior space, and all rear seats can be removed for a cavernous interior. Really.
