Chevrolet Express Generation 2 (2003–2009)

Chevrolet Express Generation 2 (2003–2009) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Chevrolet Express — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1997–2002 —
Generation 2 2003–2009 —
Generation 3 2010–2015 —
Generation 4 2016–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Express

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
GM 6.0L Vortec V8 (LQ4/L96) 2003–2022 57 models 602
GM 6.6L Duramax V8 Diesel 2006–2026 24 models 398
Chevrolet 4.8L 8-cylinder 2003–2019 10 models 246
GM 4.3L Vortec V6 1997–2026 34 models 213
GM 5.7L V8 (350 / Vortec 5700) 1997–2002 53 models 126
GM 5.3L Vortec / EcoTec3 V8 2003–2015 32 models 95
Chevrolet 6.5L 8-cylinder 1997–2002 17 models 50
GM 5.0L (305) small-block V8 1997–2002 22 models 35
GM 7.4L (454) Big-Block V8 1997–2000 28 models 22

Chevrolet Express fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

Used Chevrolet Express prices by year →

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2003 11 127 Electrical System, Fuel System, Service Brakes
2004 7 94 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Steering
2005 9 99 Service Brakes, Structure, Tires
2006 16 59 Steering, Electrical System, Power Train
2007 4 59 Service Brakes, Air Bags, Electrical System
2008 10 156 Service Brakes, Structure, Power Train
2009 7 81 Air Bags, Tires, Vehicle Speed Control

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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