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2004 Chevrolet

Express 1500 AWD

Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L

Chevrolet Express 1500: best and worst years
2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD

Closest available photo (2003 model year); you're viewing the 2004.

2003 photoRutger van der MaarCC BY 2.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 2F (7,001 to 8,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
12 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
1

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM20%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20%
  • AIR BAGS13%
  • VISIBILITY13%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
  • ENGINE7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 15 total.

Chevrolet Express 1500: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.