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2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 consumer reviews

$23,105–$27,005 MSRP range
side view of 2003 Express 1500 Chevrolet
(8 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.7
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Perfect for getting mom around

With the lift installed this is just what we needed to get mom around in her wheelchair. The V6 performed well enough as we are not towing anything. Never had a mechanical problem with the van. We were lucky to get a 2003 because models produced after this year all had paint flake off. This has been a great vehicle for our needs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very dependable van and handles well.

The van has met all my needs in a work van, V6 decent on gas, drives out great, performs well, no major mechanical issues - ever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Luxury at it's finest!

Beautiful inside and out. Well kept. Luxurious and loaded with extras for half the price it's worth. We will have this van for years and years of adventure with the kids and grandkids!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best cargo van on the road

Great all around van, with great ride, great bargain for the price, 4.3 engine best engine ever made

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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More room for the money

This van so far suits me and my family well for the money we gave up a little comfort as far as luxury goes but the ride is smooth and the kids love the space. We love the double doors on both sides and the van runs great and not too bad at all on gas.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Disappointed in a Newer Van

I bought a newer vehicle for the saftey reason of my family. Occasionally the front end shifts from left to right like a violent shimmy. To the point that you feel like you are going to end up in a ditch. Machanics (even the dealership) can't tell me why this is happening. What is puzzling, is that it doesn't happen every time you brake. Just recently I found out that there is a design flaw in the air conditioning compressor and I may need to spend $1000.00 every other year to keep replacing it. (the defrost won't even work without this compressor). Basically, I bought a three year old vehicle that acts worse, at times, than a 20 year old vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Nice conversion from Southern Comfort

Just bought a used Chevy Express with Southern Comfort conversion. The van is great, lots of romm and comfort! Hope it is reliable as this is 1st Chevy I have owned.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Comfortable Ride

Great looking van, very comfortable and spacious for any activity. Entertainment package the kids love. DVD and game play ports for any portable activity. Love this van.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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