2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van: Review, Trims, Specs, Price, New Interior Features, Exterior Design, and Specifications

$32,500 - $36,400

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2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van Review: The Dinosaur

by Michael Butler

Generations of Americans have known the Chevy cargo van in one form or another, but the 2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van, still in its first generation, has been around for ages - since 1996. This means you get a trusted platform that bodes well for reliability, but it also means that competitors such as the Ford Transit have progressed to a point where the Express looks ancient. The only real upgrades over the years have been the engines, and for this year, under the hood, you get either a standard 4.3-liter V6, a 2.8-liter turbodiesel 4-cylinder, or the option of a powerful 6.0-liter V8 engine that develops 341 horsepower and 373 lb-ft of torque. This endows the Express Cargo Van with an impressive maximum towing capacity of 10,000 pounds and a payload capacity of up to 4,503 lbs, but that's about it. Considering the price of the 2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van is within a few thousand dollars of the established segment elite, can the dearth of tech, safety, and modern refinement be overcome by a big ol' US-style V8? Unfortunately not; it's time to step up your game Chevrolet.

Read in this review:

Exterior Design 6 /10
Performance 7 /10
Fuel Economy 5 /10
Interior & Cargo 9 /10
Infotainment & Features 5 /10
Reliability 8 /10
Safety 6 /10
Value For Money 7 /10

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2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van Changes: What's the difference vs. 2019 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van?

Unsurprisingly, the now-ancient Express Cargo Van enters yet another year with no significant changes. In fact, it may be even more basic than it has been in the past. Several optional features are no longer offered compared to what was available for 2019, such as the 6.5-inch touchscreen, and some changes are seen in the availability of the standard exterior paint selection, varying from dealer to dealer.

Pros and Cons

Wide range of engines
Good towing and payload capacities
Smaller engines are fuel-efficient

It's outdated
Trails rivals in cargo space
Fewer body options than rivals

What's the Price of the 2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van?

Best Deals on 2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van

2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 2500

$37,674

29,230 miles

Fair Deal

Average price

2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 2500

$34,000

57,228 miles

Fair Deal

$3,200 below

2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 2500

$38,877

13,767 miles

2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 2500

$43,995

20,440 miles

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2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van Trims

See trim levels and configurations:

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drivetrain	Price (MSRP)
2500	4.3L V6 Gas	8-Speed Automatic	Rear-Wheel Drive	$32,500
3500	4.3L V6 Gas	8-Speed Automatic	Rear-Wheel Drive	$35,600

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2020 Express Cargo Van Exterior

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Dimensions

Length 224.1 in
Wheelbase 135.2 in
Height 84.8 in
Max Width 79.3 in

2020 Express Cargo Van Performance

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Engine and Transmission

Engines

2.8L Turbo Inline-4 Diesel, 4.3L V6 Gas, 6.0L V8 Gas, 6.0L V8 Vortec®
Transmissions

6-Speed Automatic, 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain

RWD

2020 Express Cargo Van Interior

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Seating and Interior Space

Seating capacity

2-seater

Front Leg Room 41.4 in
Front Head Room 40.9 in

2020 Express Cargo Van Trunk and Cargo Space

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2020 Express Cargo Van Safety and Reliability

Warranty

Warranty Note:
Preliminary 2020 Warranty Note \
Basic:
3 Years \ 36,000 Miles
Drivetrain:
5 Years \ 60,000 Miles
Drivetrain Note:
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years \ 100,000 Miles
Rust-Through:
6 Years \ 100,000 Miles
Corrosion:
3 Years \ 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance:
5 Years \ 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Note:
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years \ 100,000 Miles
Maintenance Note:
1 Year \ 1 Visit

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

NHTSA safety ratings are not available at this time.

Verdict: Is the 2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo A Good van?

The 2020 Express Cargo Van gets a few things right; its range of powertrains is impressive - we're big fans of the 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine - and it offers a solid towing capacity. Additionally, the vehicle has been around for ages, so reliability issues have been ironed out, but that's where the glowing recommendations stop. Chevrolet has invested very little in keeping this cargo hauler updated, and competitors such as the Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster Cargo not only offer better features and tech but destroy it in terms of cargo capacity by an embarrassing 100 cubic feet in some instances. It seems that Chevrolet has forgotten about the Express Cargo Van but has remembered to update the pricing. For the money, its competitors offer way more of everything, and the best conclusion we can come to in our review of the 2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van is to look elsewhere unless you're getting a seriously sweet deal.

What 2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van Model Should I Buy?

The Chevrolet Express Cargo Van was built to carry and haul things, so your choice will most likely boil down to engine and body sizes, and that is ultimately your call. There's no difference between the 2500 and 3500 in terms of features, but the 2500 is offered with a few more optional extras. The 3500 WT provides more cargo space, and the V8 option allows you to haul 10,000 lbs. The regular wheelbase van equipped with the diesel engine can carry up to 4,503 lbs.