2013 Chevy Express Review

[@andybub45]

I like this style over the ugly euro unibody vans.

[@youngmoonyohnj1099]

Agreed

[@jeanieirwin4747]

Have one and love it. Has High top and everything on it works. Plain Jane but does everything well. Built to last!

[@brenthill3241]

Possibly the best driving experience I've had was in a 2003 model. I've always like vans and those narrow Euro styles are hideous.

[@vr4787]

Just saw a 2020 model, they’re a miss mash of GM parts of the past 30 years. They still use the same door handles from the C/K era! It was cool to see!

[@MyLifeThai371]

My buddy's 2013 Chevy 2500 Express with the 4.8L just had the transmission go out at 190,000 miles. The transmission rebuild shop charged him $5000. Other than that, it's been a pretty good van.

[@sammyelliott5554]

I have a 2010 Chevy express 2500 with 200,000 miles. Drives great, a/c still works, 4.8 engine. 15mpg. Work van.

[@MyLifeThai371]

My buddy's 2013 Chevy 2500 Express with the 4.8L just had the transmission go out at 190,000 miles. The transmission rebuild shop charged him $5000. Other than that, it's been a pretty good van.

[@williamnessanbaum7464]

The de facto standard for the trades! Plumbers... Sheetrock installers... Electricians... You know the drill... You get the idea.

[@MyLifeThai371]

Yep. My buddy has this van for his electrician and HVAC company.

[@michaelreilly8484]

I recently bought a 2007 Chevy Express 3500 Ext 15 Passenger van. It is quieter - much quieter. In the process of outfitting it for wife and I to head out and check out National Parks - assuming pandemic ever ends.

[@michaelreilly8484]

@@Yob126 10 in the city and 15.5 on the highway (Going 70 to 75 mph).

[@woodensurfer]

When the rear seats are removed, is the floor flat without protrusion like a cargo van? Thanks

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

How durable are the engine and transmission from 2005,are they easy for a mechanic to work on and are parts easy to get???

[@MyLifeThai371]

My buddy's 2013 Chevy 2500 Express with the 4.8L just had the transmission go out at 190,000 miles. The transmission rebuild shop charged him $5000. Other than that, it's been a pretty good van.

[@charlescurran1289]

One of the last vehicles made with sealed beam headlights that you can replace without being a contortionist.

[@foote1967]

Denise and I have been looking at these, actually the GMC model. Thinking about doing the mini RV build and maybe road tripping it around the west coast for a few months.... I am guilty tho...I've been looking at the transit connect as well..lol

[@DrivenCompanion]

The AWD model is a compelling option. Transit connect would be pretty cool and good mpgs!

[@foote1967]

@@DrivenCompanion 11 months later and we went with the savana 2500 cargo van. This one has the 6.0L V8💪

[@Sr_iRL]

@@foote1967 do you still have it? How reliable is it?

[@blahblahh8796]

@@Sr_iRL owned one for 7 years and used to to haul rolls of carpet everyday. As long as you treat it well it will give you 300-400k miles no doubt

[@jefft78]

I like the new transits but 80k for a cargo van is insane.

[@casual454t1]

Just bought a 2007 Chevy Express 2500 for $7000 last week. Smooth ride, however, I think it's the tires making a high pitch noise like yer on a NASCAR race track. My dog seems to be bothered by this noise.

[@aaronlane8276]

then get new tires for it

[@casual454t1]

@@aaronlane8276 Really?

[@aaronlane8276]

@@casual454t1 I mean it might help your high pitch noise problem, but don't hold your breath because it might be something different.

[@casual454t1]

@@aaronlane8276 It was the rear wheel pinion bearing and cost me $1200+. Started 2 days after purchase. Money pit. $800 brakes, $500 air bag sensor and there's more wrong. And yes, I will need new tires b4 winter. Saving my pennies.

[@aaronlane8276]

@@casual454t1 ouch, always be prepared to do some repairs if you buy a used car I always say.

[@GarFlooring]

Hi it's 2023 and I am looking to buy a 2013 Exprees ext Chevy for $8000 no mechanical 162k MI Is it a steal?

[@MyLifeThai371]

My buddy's 2013 Chevy 2500 Express with the 4.8L just had the transmission go out at 190,000 miles. The transmission rebuild shop charged him $5000. Other than that, it's been a pretty good van.

[@dr.mohamedaitnouh4501]

thanks Mike ... is it good for fleet delivery and high mileage?

[@DrivenCompanion]

Absolutely

[@MyLifeThai371]

My buddy's 2013 Chevy 2500 Express with the 4.8L just had the transmission go out at 190,000 miles. The transmission rebuild shop charged him $5000. Other than that, it's been a pretty good van.

[@donfreeman687]

which models have the 120v electric outlet, thats a great feature.

[@aaronlane8276]

the newer late model chevy vans have it

[@nightvan4427]

Thank you Sir, I want to buy for outdoor You recommend an chevy express or cargo van?

[@jeffreywolf5235]

I'm trying to find a new 2022 to 2023 Chevy Express cargo Van on finding it to be very difficult. There are only a few of them out there that have the big 6.6 l V8 engine the only engine I will take in the van. Along with the locking rear end. I would really love to get an extended version van cargo but they don't make them at all from what I can find. Unless you get a people carrying van and gut it out. And pay for more..8-15K more

[@wildhare4230]

They need to do it 4×4.

[@eagleone8269]

New Ford transits are unreliable from what I hear. When running a business reliability is more important than saving a few dollars in gas

[@frmm123]

None of these videos talk about transmission life and replacement; i.e. expect to buy the van...and a new transmission.

[@Oregontrailblazin]

I thought you were in Oregon .. Just by the trees and Burn .. outside Sisters maybe ? lol

[@saltpepper1894]

did they make em in 5 spd stick? dont recall ever seeing one

[@DrivenCompanion]

Auto only

[@craftymulligar]

Getting one maybe a cheaper one but get the best i can afford hopefully at that price.

[@MyLifeThai371]

My buddy's 2013 Chevy 2500 Express with the 4.8L just had the transmission go out at 190,000 miles. The transmission rebuild shop charged him $5000. Other than that, it's been a pretty good van.

[@311hitwall]

What do you think of the armrests being too high? I have also heard they have a lot of rattles?

[@DrivenCompanion]

All cargo vans have a lot of rattles. I wouldn't say this has more than any other brand. Didn't notice anything with armrests either but its been a while so can't say for sure.

[@icedcoldkilla]

My mom just bought one 3 days ago. The arm rests are fine.

[@311hitwall]

@@icedcoldkilla Is it a cargo van or passenger?

[@311hitwall]

@@DrivenCompanion I was watching another video and the guy was talking about the plastic trim pieces falling off and vents breaking. I think his is a passenger van so the interior is not bare, but still if that is pretty common on them I wouldn't buy one.

[@icedcoldkilla]

@@311hitwall cargo van

[@gregdark9980]

That be a great camper

[@saltpepper1894]

100%. ill likely be van life'n in one next fall

[@ramtzify]

Anybody know what's the control traction on and off is for??

[@pdx650]

It allows the driver to turn the 'Stabilitrak' on and off. Stabilitrak is used for using the brakes to lock up a spinning drive wheel and send torque to the non slipping wheel.

[@KeithSy-g3j]

Chevrolet Express launch in 1995 for with a facelift in 2003 for 2004

[@JohnCornellier]

Narsty, and not even that cheap. Camper conversions seem to favour the Euro-style vans nowadays.

[@nsxproperties560]

I would only get one in AWD.

[@MyLifeThai371]

The contractor at my workplace has a half ton 1500 Savanah all-wheel drive van. I asked him how the 4x4 works on it. He said don't buy it. He said driving down interstate that his transfer case exploded.

[@Jrocka7x]

The European vans are uuuuugly.

[@DrivenCompanion]

Its sad that the wider American vans are going away.

[@jeffreywolf5235]

It's a damn shame they don't make the Econoline cargo van anymore

[@blastking2006]

its the gas it uses so much gas

[@kickyourfaceandlaugh607]

My 2007 express gets 15.5 or 15.6 mpg pretty good. I do the whole TFL thing, 30 seconds for top off 😂

[@deniawiseone95]

Only if you drive everywhere are u planning on traveling or living locally?. I thought the same thing until l remembered l was gonna live locally and not really "travel"

[@tonycelestro1959]

@@kickyourfaceandlaugh607 my 2011 gets 8.9 city and 10 Hwy... Idk y.

[@kickyourfaceandlaugh607]

Tony Celestro do you carry a lot of tools in your van? That could be why like for us we had hella tools and ladders then my brother and I 😂 but we don’t really weigh that much

[@tripolex2015]

This vans they last longer w normal maintenance I bought mine from Gmc in the last me 425,000 mileage

[@t3073-b4i]

The new ones have the 6l90 which loves to implode at under 100k miles. $4k+ repair.

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@t3073-b4i My buddy's 2013 Chevy 2500 Express with the 4.8L just had the transmission go out at 190,000 miles. The transmission rebuild shop charged him $5000. Other than that, it's been a pretty good van.

[@ronniehill6142]

Had a 2001 company exspress .What a P,O,S

[@t3073-b4i]

The European vans would be ok if they didn't only offer them with gay little engines.