2011 Chevrolet Express Van Reviews & Ratings

For almost forty years, the Chevrolet Express Van has offered large families and small businesses a basic, affordable option for lots of passenger seating or plenty of cargo room, without the expense of a big SUV or small bus. It enjoys a large part of the market share, and it has outlasted competing Dodge and Ford offerings. The 2011 Chevrolet Express Van passenger and cargo van family is an excellent alternative for transporting many passengers or large loads when you prefer to keep cargo e... click here for the full review

For almost forty years, the Chevrolet Express Van has offered large families and small businesses a basic, affordable option for lots of passenger seating or plenty of cargo room, without the expense of a big SUV or small bus. It enjoys a large part of the market share, and it has outlasted competing Dodge and Ford offerings. The 2011 Chevrolet Express Van passenger and cargo van family is an excellent alternative for transporting many passengers or large loads when you prefer to keep cargo enclosed. When only two passengers are riding, there is an amazing 270.4 cubic feet of cargo space. If you have many passengers to transport, up to eight will fit comfortably in the basic model - twelve or fifteen in the larger versions. Commonly used for deliveries and mobile workshops (think carpenters and contractors), this van dresses up or dresses down for a variety of purposes.

With both two wheel drive and four wheel drive options available, you can select your van based on the terrain you expect to cover and your climate. If you choose rear wheel drive, you can decide between a 195 horsepower engine, which is a 4.3 liter V-6. Alternatively, you have the option of a 5.3 liter V-8 with 310 horsepower and E85 flexfuel on both the two and the four wheel drive models. Either way, the transmission is a four-speed automatic with overdrive, pushing you from 0-60 in 10.3 seconds. The fuel efficiency is competitive, getting 15 miles per gallon in the city, and 20 miles per gallon on the highway. While this van in its 3500 trim can tow up to 12,500 pounds, carefully consider your options if that is your purpose, as low gas mileage will keep you at the pump every few miles with this kind of travel.

Standard safety features on every Chevrolet Express Van are StabiliTrack, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, and front and side curtain airbags. In addition, you can add Bluetooth wireless, compatible with most phones, for the added security of hands free cell use while driving. The 2011 Chevrolet Express Van has only been scored on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rollover crash tests at this time, receiving a total of three stars (1 = lowest, 5 = highest).