Overview & Reviews
An all-new vehicle from the ground up, the Express is the successor to the Sportvan. The exterior looks totally different and offers improved functionality. The rear doors open wider and swing out away from the high-mounted taillights. Thus the taillights are still visible, even when the doors are open, as they could be at a loading dock.
Other functional improvements include longer wheelbases for the standard- and extended-length versions of this van (135 inches for the standard; 155 inches for the extended). The longer wheelbases ease entry/exit and improve ride quality and stability.
The spare tire no longer encroaches on cargo room; it's now banished to the underside of the van. Also, a 31-gallon gas tank offers a longer range between fill-ups. Dual front airbags are added to the standard safety equipment list of the vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 8,600 pounds or lower.
A new series of engines is introduced, providing more power and torque than last year's offerings.
User Reviews:
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Da perfect family van - 1996 Chevrolet Express
By Big-Van-man - April 7 - 2:00 amWe wanted to put some distance between the back of our seats and the kids shoes. We got that and then some. Have traveled 1000s of miles of highway with the fam and loved it. Could never do it in a minivan. Mechanical problems: AC compressor froze and got stuck in the winter, cooling system leaks, had radiator replaced at 85000. No other major repairs, current miles 112000.
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great tow vehicle - 1996 Chevrolet Express
By cooch - June 24 - 2:00 ampurchased new to pull camping trailer. Mechanically very dependable and still runs great after 7 years. Interior fit and finish mediocre. Plastic does not fit cleanly. outside mirrors vibrate.
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great vehicle - 1996 Chevrolet Express
By MikeJ - October 23 - 2:00 amThis vehicle has been fantastic. Only problems I have had in 90,000 miles is that the computer went bad
and intake manifold gasket. Still tuns like brand new
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