Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
10 -13 City / 16 -17 HWY
Horsepower
260 -324
Seats
1 -15
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Connie
Sad to see it go!
Bought this van used with 29,000 miles. Had it in the family for almost 10 years before a flood affected it. This van never gave us any problems we maintainced it ourselves for oil changes or parts replacement, do to knowledge of the mileage ran on it. It took three different families across the country, and also served as a church retreat bus, extracurricular activity for school and limousine for quinceañeras. Everyone that ever got a ride in it had a good time and unforgettable memories. Not a single person ever complained about comfort. Having a system in it probably made a difference. Kids from newborns to full blown adults at one time rode in this van. We used it for camping and hauled a trailer with all the camping equipment and the transmission never was affected. The steep climb through the Sacramento Mountains was no issue for us. Gas mileage was great if you know what type of vehicle you are using, can't complain. I'm looking forward to getting a new one soon because I really miss the van!
accountCircle Jennifer B
Overall vehicle has been great.
We had the line for the air conditioner break. 850$ to fix it. The side mirrors make it a bit hard to change lanes effectively, but overall we have been very happy with the vehicle.
accountCircle Brian D
Toyota holds there resale value.
My personal Toyota sienna I very much like and will likely buy another Toyota vehicle. My work van a Chevrolet express is okay and the seats are not the most comfortable on extended trips. Chevrolet is an okay brand but the transmissions on these express vans are not designed for towing.
accountCircle Lee Broders
Great cargo van.
I've owned both Ford and Chevy cargo vans multiple times. Both are really good work vans if you keep them maintained. The biggest complaint I have with the Chevy, is having to keep an eye on the brake system constantly. Chevys are also known for electrical problems. (No, the Fords aren't perfect, either.) Happy with both.
accountCircle James F
It is a large vehicle, vision is excellent. We feel very safe in this van.
The van is very reliable. It is very comfortable, and a great "road trip" vehicle. It has the waldoch conversion package, and is very attractive.
accountCircle Michael G
Chevrolet express van off craigslist with exceptional quality.
The Chevrolet express van was bought off craigslist for $8,500. It is exceptional quality for a 2nd hand vehicle. We have a family of 9 and it fits all the children and car seats comfortably with 2 extra seats. It features 3 rows of 3 seats, a radio, reasonably large trunk space and good doors.
accountCircle Tim
2011 express van 3500
I purchased the van new in 2011 it has been well maintained and have never had any issue other than white paint peeling.i love the van but will never buy another chevy van due to the paint issues when I spoke to GMC representative I was told they have never had any problems with it before
accountCircle Shelby B
Camping reliably in my van.
I often car camp out of this car and so I need it to be very reliable and safe to go into campsites. And it often is. The only problems I've had with the car have been electrical issues. The connection to the battery has gotten loose and come off. Other times it has quickly shut off and then reconnecting while I was driving.

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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Work Van
324 HP 1-2 Seats
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2WT
324 HP 1-2 Seats
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Base
310 HP 14 MPG 1-2 Seats
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Y3H Paratransit
324 HP 12 MPG 1-2 Seats
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1LS
310 HP 14 MPG 8 Seats
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1LT
310 HP 14 MPG 8 Seats
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YF7 Upfitter
310 HP 14 MPG 1-2 Seats
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Diesel
260 HP 1-2 Seats
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2LS
260 HP 2-15 Seats
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2LT
260 HP 2-15 Seats
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2011 Chevrolet Express Van Owner Reviews

4.11
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5 stars 11%
4 stars 89%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 0%
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accountCircle Connie on June 28, 2021
Sad to see it go!
Bought this van used with 29,000 miles. Had it in the family for almost 10 years before a flood affected it. This van never gave us any problems we maintainced it ourselves for oil changes or parts replacement, do to knowledge of the mileage ran on it. It took three different families across the country, and also served as a church retreat bus, extracurricular activity for school and limousine for quinceañeras. Everyone that ever got a ride in it had a good time and unforgettable memories. Not a single person ever complained about comfort. Having a system in it probably made a difference. Kids from newborns to full blown adults at one time rode in this van. We used it for camping and hauled a trailer with all the camping equipment and the transmission never was affected. The steep climb through the Sacramento Mountains was no issue for us. Gas mileage was great if you know what type of vehicle you are using, can't complain. I'm looking forward to getting a new one soon because I really miss the van!
accountCircle Shelby B on May 9, 2021
Camping reliably in my van.
I often car camp out of this car and so I need it to be very reliable and safe to go into campsites. And it often is. The only problems I've had with the car have been electrical issues. The connection to the battery has gotten loose and come off. Other times it has quickly shut off and then reconnecting while I was driving.

Ranks #2 Fullsize Vans by Owners

The 2011 Chevrolet Express Van has an average owner rating of 4.11 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 3 other Fullsize Vans.

1
car
4.25
2
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4.11
3
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4

Ranks #2 Fullsize Vans by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Chevrolet Express Van has a combined MPG of 17 which ranks it #2 of 3 other Fullsize Vans.

1
car
26 MPG
2
Tie
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17 MPG
2
Tie
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17 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2011 Chevy Express Van cabin air filter location?

Answer: The 2011 Chevy Express Van cabin air filter location is behind the glove box. Being a sweaty mess is never a great time. That's why the air conditioner needs to be functioning. You will come across issues with...

Where is the 2011 chevy express cabin air filter located?

Answer: The 2011 Chevy express cabin air filter location is below the dashboard on the passenger side. The coolant needs to be changed every 60,000 miles or so. Your air filter needs to be changed every 15,000 to...

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test
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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety