Body style: Van
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Chevrolet introduced the Express lineup in 1996 and created one of the best choices for the LCV market, and the passenger version offered room for fifteen people inside.
The Express was like a Swiss-army knife. It could be a delivery van, a limousine, a school bus, or an office on wheels. GM made it available in three different GVWR levels labeled as 1500, 2500, or heavy-duty 3500. Chevrolet built it with two wheelbases so that it could fit everyone's needs.
General Motors had over a century of experience in building utility vehicles, and that was noticeable. It was also a leading main supplier for car rental companies, and that included the U-Haul. The Express was specifically built for commercial use and designed in a form-follow-function idea. Its flat side panels made a great advertisement area for businesses. At the front, the carmaker installed a horizontal slat on the grille, sporting the bow-tie badge in the middle. Depending on the trim level and options, it offered wide headlights or smaller ones, both rectangular.
In 2003, the carmaker added a refreshed version and in 2008 introduced more safety features. It included curtain airbags and GM's StabiliTrak (ESP) as standard. In addition, the carmaker added a new audio system on the industrial-looking dashboard to improve comfort, which included a 6-CD in-dash unit and Bluetooth connectivity.
Under the hood, depending on the GVWR, it provided a range of four gasoline engines. Chevrolet exclusively offered the 6.6-liter turbo-diesel on the 3500 version.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.3L V6 4AT RWD (194 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 4293 cm3 |
Power: | 145 KW @ 4600 RPM 197 HP @ 4600 RPM 194 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 353 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 30.9 gallons (117.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P245/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 224 in (5690 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 81.6 in (2073 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 67.8/67.8 in (1,722/1,722 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 135 in (3429 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 22.8 cuFT (646 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4845 lbs (2198 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7300 lbs (3311 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.8L V8 4AT RWD (275 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4807 cm3 |
Power: | 202 KW @ 5600 RPM 275 HP @ 5600 RPM 271 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 290 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 393 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 30.9 gallons (117.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P245/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 224 in (5690 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 81.6 in (2073 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 67.8/67.8 in (1,722/1,722 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 135 in (3429 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 22.8 cuFT (646 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4845 lbs (2198 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7300 lbs (3311 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.3L V8 4AT RWD (289 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5328 cm3 |
Power: | 213 KW @ 5200 RPM 290 HP @ 5200 RPM 286 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 441 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 30.9 gallons (117.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P245/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 224 in (5690 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 81.6 in (2073 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 67.8/67.8 in (1,722/1,722 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 135 in (3429 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 22.8 cuFT (646 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5017 lbs (2276 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7099 lbs (3220 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 4AT RWD (304 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5967 cm3 |
Power: | 224 KW @ 4400 RPM 305 HP @ 4400 RPM 300 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 360 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 488 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 30.9 gallons (117.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P245/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 224 in (5690 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 81.6 in (2073 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 67.8/67.8 in (1,722/1,722 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 135 in (3429 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 22.8 cuFT (646 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5427 lbs (2462 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 9600 lbs (4354 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.5 mpg US (17.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.6L V8 4AT RWD (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6599 cm3 |
Power: | 186 KW @ 3200 RPM 253 HP @ 3200 RPM 249 BHP @ 3200 RPM |
Torque: | 460 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 624 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 31 gallons (117.3 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P245/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 224 in (5690 mm) |
Width: | 79.4 in (2017 mm) |
Height: | 81.6 in (2073 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 67.8/67.8 in (1,722/1,722 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 135 in (3429 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 22.8 cuFT (646 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.44 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5427 lbs (2462 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 9600 lbs (4354 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km) |