2002 Chevrolet Express: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

These vans are cousins to the GMC Savanna. Passenger models are called Express Passenger Vans, cargo versions Express Cargo Vans. Half-ton G1500 comes only in regular length; 3/4-ton G2500 and 1-ton G3500 come in regular or extended length. All models have two swing-open cargo doors and, on the passenger side, either 60/40 doors or a sliding door. Regular-length Passenger Vans seat 8-12 people, extendeds carry 12-15. Front seats are buckets; others are benches, which can be removed, though the LT substitues two buckets for the 2nd-row bench. Cargo models have two front bucket seats along with metal side and rear panels in place of windows. A 4.3-liter V6 and automatic transmission are standard. V8s of 5.0-, 5.7-, and 8.1-liters are optional. A 6.5-liter turbodiesel V8 is optional starting with the G2500 series. Four-wheel ABS is standard; no side airbags are offered. Optional on all Passenger models is a 6-disc in-dash CD changer. LTs come with a video package with two flip-down monitors.

COMPETITION

Though it's nearly a toss up among the Chevrolet Express, Ford Econoline, and GMC Savana, we have selected the Ford as our Best Buy. It offers just a bit more drivability and creature comforts.