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2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo Consumer Reviews

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4.2
(288 reviews)
2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo
5
55%
4
25%
3
10%
2
5%
1
5%
88%
Recommend this vehicle
Value
4.3
Performance
4.4
Quality
4.2
Comfort
4.3
Reliability
4.4
Styling
4.2
2011 Express 1500 Cargo Overview
Among the 288 owners who provided feedback on the 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is mostly positive, with 88% recommending the vehicle. As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's performance and reliability to be its strongest features and styling to be its weakest. 159 out of 288 of owners (55% of them) rank the 2011 Express 1500 Cargo five out of five stars. Overall, consumers seem aligned in their opinions of the 2011 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo. Is it the right vehicle for for you? Check out Kelley Blue Book's consumer reviews and see for yourself.
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Positive Review

"Regular work horse with regular repairs"

A mechanic gave me a list of things in sequential order that will go wrong with the van. When the tranny goes it is time to get rid of it. Do not let the oil change people put in the wrong antifreeze it will cost you $700 for new seals, The driver seat goes so start looking for a seat. This is a cargo van and either seat will work on either side. Just eliminate the arm rest. Rust occurrs at the bottom of each door. The steering wheel got chewed up so fix every small tear early. GPM is about 16-18. I wanted a larger or a second gas tank for long trips. Rides very well full or empty, fast or slow. I put 4 studded snows and went EVERYWHERE during the previous year with too much snow. Trailer package with trailer having the brakes worked out very well and hauled on occassion shingle trailers with that small 8 cylinder engine. When the van is totally empty, the pedal to the metal occurrs frequently as it really goes. The tranny had an eight year clunk glitch and it finally went. No park, no reverse so it'll cost $1300 and now at 14 years old $1300 is all it is worth via Blue Book. Had a stray current the last few years so it lets you know when you get out of the van. Ignition electronic part on top of engine went a month ago and was a cheap fix. Remember to change the tranny fluid. The water pump was changed out.The rest was normal maintenance. It is a 3/4 ton van and it hauled so many tools it squatted the 80# tires for 6 out of 8 years. Pulled a 1.5 ton trailer without brakes.


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Critical Review

"Lemon???"

Bought with 107K on it, driven 30K miles. Door handles were replaced before I bought it. Now have replaced transmission, cat, 5 distributor caps, computer multiple wire repairs, and more. I have owned Chevy vans since the early 1980s, never had the problems this one has given me and had driven the others to 0ver 259K before selling. This is a 2001 1500.

2011 Express 1500 Cargo Reviews

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Jeremiah
6/14/2024
Do the maintenance,and they will go 300k+ easily
Pros

Reliable Huge

Cons

Driver seat Foam will wear out prematurely.

Comfortable across all trim levels. Basic features on the lower end models. But they have the same Reliable power trains.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
4.0
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Holly
2/8/2023
Excellent van

I have had my express 2500 cargo van for 3 years and have had no problems whatsoever. Smooth ride! Not bad on gas 17-28 mpg

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
4.0
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Gregory
8/17/2022
Car Van
Pros

Used for Pressure Washing

Cons

Rust Spots- Selling as is.

Car Go Van For Sale. Van: 2002 Chevy 1500 Engine 4.3 Tire: P235 75R15. With Pressure Wash inside of Van.

Value
2.0
Performance
2.0
Quality
2.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
3.0
Styling
2.0
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Mike
6/21/2022
Good
Pros

No smoking no pets no children have been in the va

Cons

2007

Vehicle has never broken down it has low miles I'm a non smoker there's no pets been in there or children have the Vans since 2010 and fairly new tires

Value
3.0
Performance
3.0
Quality
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Reliability
4.0
Styling
3.0
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Chevymandy
6/3/2022
Yes
Pros

Fun to drive

Cons

Beautiful engine

Got it brand new at Tropical Chevrolet , best van I ever bought best engine 5.3 never had a problem and can take me anywhere

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
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Rindy
5/31/2022
my first van, won't be my last
Pros

Great to drive, for towing, comfortable, reliable.

Cons

NONE!

Always have bought pickups in the past as my personal vehicles. In 2014, decided to try an Express 2500 cargo van and I couldn't have been happier. It did everything I needed it to, very comfortable to drive, great visibility. It was my primary vehicle. Liked the fact that I could load my bike in the back

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
4.0
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Amy Scott
5/20/2022
Cheap parts
Pros

Starts with a key

Cons

Cheaply made

This vehicle starts and gets me where I need to go. It is a VERY rough ride especially if you are setting in the back seat. My biggest peeve with this van is that both of the air conditioner knobs that switch from hot to cold have broken off. You would think “hmm I’ll have to buy a new knob for a few bucks”. NOPE you have to pay $130 because you can’t just replace the knob, you have to replace the entire panel. So for both panels to be replaced $260 just in parts!!! All we needed was a new knob!! Chevy dont be so cheap making your parts. I work hard for my money!

Value
3.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
4.0
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Pat the Brat
5/7/2022
needs body work
Pros

works good

Cons

needs body work

good as work vehicle, but needs extensive body work. Can be used as a farm vehicle or lisense as an antique . when body work done will make a great camping and or travel van.

Value
3.0
Performance
3.0
Quality
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Reliability
3.0
Styling
3.0
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