2009 Chevrolet Express Cargo Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$23,670 to $28,845

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The Chevrolet Express Cargo is a full-size van available in half-, three-quarter and one-ton versions - 1500, 2500, and 3500, respectively. With three available engines, two drivetrains, and two wheelbase lengths across six trims, the Express Cargo provides a large range of configurations depending on your application. As opposed to the Express Passenger van, the Cargo has replaced the side and rear windows with metal panels, or in versions not equipped with the optional driver’s side 60/40 doors, optional access panels.

Available engines, all mated to a four-speed automatic, include a 4.3-liter, 195-hp V6; a 5.3-liter, 295-hp, E85-friendly V8; and a 6.6-liter 250-hp, turbodiesel V8. Maximum towing capacity is 5,900 lbs for the 4.3, 6,500 lbs for the 5.3, and 10,000 lbs for the 6.6. While EPA estimates have yet to be released for the 6.6, the 4.3 achieves 15/20 mpg, and the 5.3 manages 10/12.

While a carryover year, the Express Cargo saw some much needed additions and changes in 2008, including a low-tire pressure monitoring system and an expanded info display that notifies the driver of general vehicle status and maintenance scheduling. This was part of the new interior that the Express received last year as well.

Configuration options vary across platforms, with 1500’s available in the standard wheelbase of 135 inches, while the 2500 and 3500’s are additionally available in the extended, 155-inch wheelbase. Additionally, 1500s are available with all-wheel drive.

Michael Perkins
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
A CarGurus contributor since 2008, Michael started his career writing about cars with the SCCA - winning awards during his time as editor of Top End magazine. Since then, his journalistic travels have taken him from NY to Boston to CA, completing a cross-country tour on a restored vintage Suzuki. While his preference is for fine German automobiles - and the extra leg room they so often afford - his first automobile memories center around impromptu Mustang vs. Corvette races down the local highway, in the backseat of his father's latest acquisition.

User reviews for 2009 Chevrolet Express Cargo

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by Leonard V
Oct 18, 2024
Van overheated within first 100 miles so I wouldn’t recommend. Yes I understand it’s a used vehicleOct 18, 2024
by Howard C
Nov 18, 2022
Very useful vehicle and a GM vehicle of reliability. Nov 18, 2022
by Anonymous
Sep 03, 2021
Well it needs breaks worked on and cadalatic converter ,for a diesel converters are expensive ,might be ok for a mchanic ,some one that could do the work themselves .Sep 03, 2021

2009 Chevrolet Express Cargo Pricing

Original MSRP
$23,670 to $28,845
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Front passenger airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front and rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.14 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.18 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Cargo area light: dual · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-only · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: illuminated passenger

Doors

Side door type: hinged swing-out

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear

Engine

Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: heavy duty

Exterior Features

Bumper color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Rear heat: rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Seatbelts

Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Towing and Hauling

Trailer wiring: 7-pin

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Front passenger airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front and rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.14 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Cargo area light: dual · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-only · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual

Doors

Side door type: hinged swing-out

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear

Engine

Alternator: 105 amps · Battery: 600 CCA

Exterior Features

Bumper color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Rear heat: rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Seatbelts

Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted steel

Towing and Hauling

Trailer wiring: 7-pin

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Front passenger airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front and rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.14 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: vinyl · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Cargo area light: dual · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: illuminated passenger

Doors

Side door type: hinged swing-out

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear

Engine

Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: 600 CCA

Exterior Features

Bumper color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Rear heat: rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Seatbelts

Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Towing and Hauling

Trailer wiring: 4-pin

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Front passenger airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front and rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.14 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: vinyl · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Cargo area light: dual · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Doors

Side door type: hinged swing-out

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear

Engine

Alternator: 105 amps · Battery: heavy duty

Exterior Features

Bumper color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Rear heat: rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Seatbelts

Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Towing and Hauling

Trailer wiring: 7-pin

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Front passenger airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front and rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.14 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.18 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Cargo area light: dual · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-only · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual

Doors

Side door type: hinged swing-out

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear

Engine

Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: heavy duty

Exterior Features

Bumper color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Rear heat: rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Seatbelts

Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: torsion bars · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted steel

Towing and Hauling

Trailer wiring: 4-pin

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Front passenger airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front and rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.14 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: vinyl · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Cargo area light: dual · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: illuminated passenger

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42 · Locking differential: rear

Engine

Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: 600 CCA

Exterior Features

Bumper color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Rear heat: rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Seatbelts

Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0

Suspension

Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Towing and Hauling

Trailer wiring: 4-pin

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out

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