2008 Chevrolet Express Van Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
12 City / 16 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
250 -323
Seats
1 -8
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ellen G
It's a good, all round long lasting vehicle, good on gas
I like the size of my vehicle. It is easy to park, good on gas and the hatchback makes it easy to bring home groceries, etc.
accountCircle Willie D
Bakery new van with heated seats 6 doors stereo radio.
There are no problems with my van the performances good with a 350 vortec engine very big in a room is big and blue with six doors 4 l 60 e transmission big rims and tires how are the functions of seats power window air conditioning unit radio speakers.
accountCircle Kim P
It's very reliable and I feel very safe driving it because of its size.
It's very large so I feel safe in it. It's powerful enough to pull our 36 foot travel trailer. It seats up to 12 people. It has a rubber floor which is far easier to keep clean then a carpeted one.
accountCircle Lloyd H
The exterior paint is beginning to bubble and break off.
I like my van. It was purchased when I was exhibiting my woodturning in fine arts shows and needed the storage/packing room for stock and display. Now I want to trade in for car getting better gas mileage.
accountCircle Lacy v
The Chevrolet Express van is reliable. I recommend it for large families.
We bought our Chevy Express van when it was 3 years old from a rental company. We wanted to have enough room for our large family. We are able to travel in comfort. We haven't had any major problems with it.
accountCircle Donald K
Listen and feel for 'skip' in engine when running, of Nissan vehicles.
Big enough to carry my tools and can carry more people. Can tow a trailer with it.. Would like it to be 4x4. Cannot carry a full sheet of plywood in it unless I pull all of the seats..
accountCircle Kimberly S
Perfect vehicle for large families.
Super reliable. Lots of room for large families. Great vehicle for traveling. Many of the seats have anchors for car seats lots of vents for rear A/C. The only true problem is the inability to easily put in I've Rhead TVs and there aren't headrests to mount them that way.
accountCircle Sandy R
Wheelchair van conversion
I really like the size of my Chevy Van. It is great for our family with the children and dogs. Also we have converted it to a wheelchair van with an under vehicle lift. It drives great in the snow. It has been very reliable with no major repair issues. The downsides are the gas mileage and it is not a smooth ride, especially for those seated in the rear. A minivan was not big enough for our family and this van has been perfect for us.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Wayne W
My vehicle has problems but if you keep the maintenance up it is a reliable car
Good car to get around in occasionally problems. Has a lot of space and built to handle wear and tear electronic things seem to fail often but it seems to handle mileage well and is a fairly good looking car I would recommend this car to others but preferably a newer model because it may be better on the electronic side of things
accountCircle Wendy B
It is big and the best feature is the sliding door. I do wish we could have dual sliding doors and that the handles were made of metal because we've had 2 handles snap off in the cold weather
I like that it is big enough to carry my whole family. I like the sliding door and the split back seat where we can leave half of the seat in. I wish each spot had a LATCH and tether system for car seats and I also wish wish wish we could have doors, especially sliding doors on both side of the big van

Chevrolet Express Van Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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C6Y SRW
250-323 HP 1-2 Seats
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C7A DRW
250-323 HP 1-2 Seats
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C7N DRW
250-323 HP 1-2 Seats
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9E9 SRW
250-323 HP 1-2 Seats
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C4M SRW
250-323 HP 1-2 Seats
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C7A
250-323 HP 1-2 Seats
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C7F
323 HP 1-2 Seats
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C7N
250-323 HP 1-2 Seats
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9E8
323 HP 1-2 Seats
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Y3G Mobility
323 HP 1 Seats
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Y3H Paratransit
323 HP 1-2 Seats
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YF7 Upfitter
301 HP 14-14 MPG 1-2 Seats
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2008 Chevrolet Express Van Owner Reviews

3.92
13 Reviews
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5 stars 15%
4 stars 69%
3 stars 8%
2 stars 8%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Kim P on December 12, 2020
It's very reliable and I feel very safe driving it because of its size.
It's very large so I feel safe in it. It's powerful enough to pull our 36 foot travel trailer. It seats up to 12 people. It has a rubber floor which is far easier to keep clean then a carpeted one.
accountCircle Wayne W on November 19, 2020
My vehicle has problems but if you keep the maintenance up it is a reliable car
Good car to get around in occasionally problems. Has a lot of space and built to handle wear and tear electronic things seem to fail often but it seems to handle mileage well and is a fairly good looking car I would recommend this car to others but preferably a newer model because it may be better on the electronic side of things
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Dan G.

The Express van (& GMC savana) is the only full size van that came with all wheel drive from the factory, up until 2014. These vans are reliable and the AWD helps keep it safe in the winter for driving in the snow. Only con I see is that the fuel economy is low, but for what it is, it is not terrible. I get 13-15 city and up to 18 mpg highway.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Dan G.

Fuel economy is less than an SUV, exterior dimensions are large, so have to be careful in parking garages and some city areas are very challenging. Brake feel is poor once the brake pads wear about 20-30%, only solution I have found is to put new full thickness brake pads in, otherwise the pedal feels squishy.

Ranks #2 Fullsize Vans by Owners

The 2008 Chevrolet Express Van has an average owner rating of 3.92 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 3 other Fullsize Vans.

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2008 Dodge Sprinter
5
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2008 Chevrolet Express Van
3.92
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2008 GMC Savana
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Ranks #1 Fullsize Vans by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Chevrolet Express Van has a combined MPG of 16 which ranks it #1 of 2 other Fullsize Vans.

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2008 GMC Savana
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Frequently Asked Questions

2008 Chevrolet Express Van : What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2008 Chevrolet Express Van oil type and capacity iS5w30 for gas and 15w40 for diesel and 6 to 10 quarts of oil, depending on the engine. You will come into many issues with an engine. A spark plug may pop...
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Safety & Reliability

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