1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger pricing starts at $2,827 for the Express 1500 Passenger Van, which had a starting MSRP of $23,380 when new. The range-topping 1997 Express 1500 Passenger Van starts at $2,827 today, originally priced from $23,380.

		Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
	Van	$23,380	$2,827

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Express 1500 Passenger Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger (1996-current) a 4.2 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 86% recommend it. These figures are based on 288 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger

"It won't die."

"I have a 2009. Bought it at 170000 kms. Now it has 250,000 kms. The oil cooler and transmission cooler lines rusted so I replaced those. An oxygen sensor went. I just now see the water pump is leaking and the ventilation fan has a bad connection. The right rear door has a hinge that is broken. The emergency brake cable rusted out. And the airbag light has been on for four years. But this van always starts. Never let me down. Even on the coldest Canadian morning. I have put only about $500 in repairs to drive this vehicle from 170,000 to 250,000. It needs a lot of work but it still gets me to my job and back. If you do not want to go broke fixing cargo vans, do NOT buy a euro-style van. Stick to the GM products. These things are not pretty, they are crude, but they cost nothing to keep on the road."

"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"

"Yes"

"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"

Overall 1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger quality a 4.2 out of 5.

1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Reliability

The 1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger receives an average consumer rating of 4.2 overall and a 4.4 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1997 Express 1500 Passenger Features

According to drivers of the 1997 Express 1500 Passenger, here are some of its best features:

Fun to drive
Great to drive, for towing, comfortable, reliable.
Reliable Huge
Much better than competition
It has power

1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger MPG by Trim

1997 Express 1500 Passenger Van - city 12 MPG - hwy 17 MPG

1997 Express 1500 Passenger Safety

1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Safety Features

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag

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1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Style

Style

Price

Combined Fuel Economy

Horsepower

Seating

Cargo Capacity

Engine

Towing Capacity

Curb Weight

Drivetrain

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1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Depreciation

A 1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger has a current resale value of $2,325 and trade-in value of $1,188.

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1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	+ $512	$2,278	$1,491
2023	+ $267	$2,545	$1,443
2024	$86	$2,459	$1,352
Now	$134	$2,325	$1,188

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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	5075 lbs.
	Fuel Capacity	31.0 gallons
	Front Head Room	40.6 inches
	Front Leg Room	41.2 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	12
	Minimum Ground Clearance	7.2 inches
	Overall Length	218.7 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	68.8 inches
	Towing Capacity, Maximum	6000 lbs.
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	53.8 cu.ft.
	Turning Diameter	45.2 feet
	Wheel Base	135.0 inches
	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	7100 lbs.
	Payload Capacity	2025 lbs.
	Width with mirrors	79.2 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	3 doors
	Privacy Glass	Available
	Roof Rails	Available

Fuel Economy

	City	12 mpg
	Highway	17 mpg
	Combined	14 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	RWD
	Transmission Type	Automatic

Performance

	Horsepower	245 @ 4600 RPM
	Torque	325 @ 2800 rpm
	Engine	V8, 5.7 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	3 years / 36000 miles
	Corrosion	6 years / 100000 miles

Comfort & Convenience

Climate Control Air Conditioning

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Third Row Seat
Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Navigation System

1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Safety

1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Safety Technology

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag

Compare to Similar Vehicles

	Used 1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger	Used 2006 Dodge Caravan Cargo	Used 2003 Ford Windstar Passenger	Used 1997 Ford Aerostar Passenger
		See Details	See Details	See Details
Price	$2,827	$2,530	$2,456	$2,663
Consumer Rating	4.2	3.8	3.6	4.2
Fuel Economy	City 12/Hwy 17/Comb 14 MPG	City 17/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG	City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG	City 15/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Seating Capacity	12	2	7	7
Basic Warranty	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower	245 @ 4600 RPM	180 @ 5000 RPM	200 @ 4900 RPM	140 @ 5000 RPM
Engine	V8, 5.7 Liter	V6, 3.3 Liter	V6, 3.8 Liter	V6, 3.0 Liter
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	FWD	RWD

1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	1997 GMC Savana 2500 Passenger	245
#2	1997 Chevrolet Express 2500 Passenger	245
#3	1997 GMC Savana 1500 Passenger	245
#4	1997 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger	245
#5	1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger	245

FAQs

Is 1997 a good year for a Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.2 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 Express 1500 Passenger is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger 1997 a good Van/Minivan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.2 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 Express 1500 Passenger is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger?

The 1997 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger gets 12 mpg in the city and 17 mpg on the highway.

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