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Fuel Economy
| Engine |
EPA Estimated MPG city/hwy. |
| Vortec 4300 V61 |
| 1500 RWD Conversion |
14/18 |
| 1500 RWD Work |
15/20 |
| 1500 RWD Passenger |
15/19 |
| Vortec 4800 V8 |
The EPA does not rate the fuel economy of this engine. |
| Vortec 5300 V8 |
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| 1500/2500 RWD Conversion |
14/18 |
| 1500/2500HD RWD Work |
15/20 |
| 1500 AWD Conversion |
14/18 |
| 1500 AWD Work |
14/18 |
| 1500 RWD Passenger |
14/18 |
| 1500 AWD Passenger |
14/18 |
| Vortec 6000 V8 |
The EPA does not rate the fuel economy of this engine. |
| Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 |
The EPA does not rate the fuel economy of this engine. |
- Fuel economy estimates based on GM testing. EPA estimates not yet available.
Dimensions
| Exterior (in./mm) |
1500 Regular Wheelbase |
2500HD Regular Wheelbase (Work Van) |
2500HD Extended Wheelbase (Work Van) |
3500 Regular Wheelbase |
3500 Extended Wheelbase |
| Wheelbase |
135.0/3,429 |
135.0/3,429 |
155.0/3,937 |
135/3,429 |
155.0/3,937 |
| Length |
224.1/5,692 |
224.1/5,692 |
244.1/6,200 |
224.1/5,692 |
244.1/6,200 |
| Height |
81.6/2,073 |
81.6/2,073 |
82.0/2,083 |
81.6/2,073 |
82.0/2,083 |
| Body width |
79.4/2,017 |
79.4/2,017 |
79.4/2,017 |
79.4/2,017 |
79.4/2,017 |
| Sliding side-door load opening |
| height |
47.9/1,215.9 |
47.9/1,215.9 |
47.9/1,215.9 |
47.9/1,215.9 |
47.9/1,215.9 |
| width |
44.1/1,120 |
44.1/1,120 |
44.1/1,120 |
44.1/1,120 |
44.1/1,120 |
| Swing-out side-door load opening |
| height |
47.9/1,217 |
47.9/1,217 |
47.9/1,217 |
47.9/1,217 |
47.9/1,217 |
| width (both doors open) |
44.1/1,120 |
44.1/1,120 |
44.1/1,120 |
44.1/1,120 |
44.1/1,120 |
| Rear-door load opening |
| height |
49.4/1,255 |
49.4/1,255 |
49.4/1,255 |
49.4/1,255 |
49.4/1,255 |
| width |
57.0/1,448 |
57.0/1,448 |
57.0/1,448 |
57.0/1,448 |
57.0/1,448 |
| ground to rear load floor |
27.7/704 |
27.7/704 |
27.3/693 |
27.7/704 |
27.3/693 |
| Ground clearance |
| front |
8.6/218 |
8.6/218 |
8.4/213 |
8.6/218 |
8.4/213 |
| rear |
7.6/193 |
7.6/193 |
8.1/206 |
7.6/193 |
8.1/206 |
| Tread width |
| front |
67.8/1,721 |
67.8/1,721 |
67.8/1,721 |
67.8/1,721 |
67.8/1,721 |
| rear |
67.8/1,721 |
67.8/1,721 |
67.8/1,721 |
67.8/1,721 |
67.8/1,721 |
| Interior (in./mm) |
1500 Regular Wheelbase |
2500HD Regular Wheelbase (Work Van) |
2500HD Extended Wheelbase (Work Van) |
3500 Regular Wheelbase |
3500 Extended Wheelbase |
| Headroom |
| front |
40.2/1,021 |
40.2/1,021 |
40.2/1,021 |
40.2/1,021 |
40.2/1,021 |
| middle (first row) |
38.5/978 |
— |
— |
38.5/978 |
38.5/978 |
| middle (second row) |
38.6/980 |
— |
— |
38.6/980 |
38.6/980 |
| middle (third row) |
— |
— |
— |
38.1/968 |
38.1/968 |
| rear |
— |
— |
— |
— |
38.1/968 |
| Legroom |
| front |
41.3/1,049 |
41.3/1,049 |
41.3/1,049 |
41.3/1,049 |
41.3/1,049 |
| middle (first row) |
34.8/884 |
— |
— |
34.8/884 |
34.8/884 |
| middle (second row) |
37.6/955 |
— |
— |
37.6/955 |
37.6/955 |
| middle (third row) |
— |
— |
— |
39.8/1,011 |
39.8/1,011 |
| rear |
— |
— |
— |
— |
36.4/925 |
| Shoulder room |
| front |
68.8/1,748 |
68.8/1,748 |
68.8/1,748 |
68.8/1,748 |
68.8/1,748 |
| middle (first row) |
68.9/1,750 |
— |
— |
68.9/1,750 |
68.9/1,750 |
| middle (second row) |
63.5/1,613 |
— |
— |
63.5/1,613 |
63.5/1,613 |
| middle (third row) |
— |
— |
— |
68.3/1,735 |
68.3/1,735 |
| rear |
— |
— |
— |
— |
68.3/1,735 |
| Hip room |
| front |
65.5/1,664 |
65.5/1,664 |
65.5/1,664 |
65.5/1,664 |
65.5/1,664 |
| middle (first row) |
66.0/1,676 |
— |
— |
66.0/1,676 |
66.0/1,676 |
| middle (second row) |
64.4/1,636 |
— |
— |
64.4/1,636 |
64.4/1,636 |
| middle (third row) |
— |
— |
— |
59.6/1,514 |
59.6/1,514 |
| rear |
— |
— |
— |
— |
63.2/1,605 |
| Cargo Room (cu. ft.)1 |
1500 Regular Wheelbase |
2500HD Regular Wheelbase (Work Van) |
2500HD Extended Wheelbase (Work Van) |
3500 Regular Wheelbase |
3500 Extended Wheelbase |
| with front seat |
204.02
225.13 |
225.13 |
261.63 |
204.02
225.13 |
236.32
261.63 |
| Load Floor Linear Dimensions (in./mm) |
| Length with front seats |
127.8/3,246 |
127.8/3,246 |
147.8/3,754 |
127.8/3,246 |
147.8/3,754 |
| Width between wheelhousings (Passenger Van) |
50.5/1,281.6 |
50.5/1,281.6 |
50.5/1,281.6 |
50.5/1,281.6 |
50.5/1,281.6 |
| Width between wheelhousings (Work Van) |
52.7/1,339 |
52.7/1,339 |
52.7/1,339 |
52.7/1,339 |
52.7/1,339 |
| Interior height |
51.9/1,318 |
51.9/1,318 |
51.9/1,318 |
51.9/1,318 |
51.9/1,318 |
- Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
- Passenger Van only.
- Work Van only.
Capacities
| |
1500 Regular Wheelbase |
2500HD Regular Wheelbase (Work Van) |
2500HD Extended Wheelbase (Work Van) |
3500 Regular Wheelbase |
3500 Extended Wheelbase |
| Seating capacity (std./opt.) |
| Passenger Van |
8 |
— |
— |
12/8 |
12/15 |
| Work Van |
2/1 |
2/1 |
2/1 |
2/1 |
2/1 |
| Curb weight (std.) (lbs./kg) |
| Passenger Van |
5,295/2,402 |
— |
— |
6,009/2,726 |
6,330/2,871 |
| Work Van |
4,898/2,222 |
5,346/2,425 |
5,216/2,366 |
5,470/2,481 |
5,685/2,579 |
| GVWR (lbs./kg)1 |
| Passenger Van |
7,200/3,266 |
— |
— |
9,600/4,355 |
9,600/4,355 |
| Work Van |
7,200/3,266 |
8,600/3,901 |
8,600/3,901 |
9,600/4,355 |
9,600/4,355 |
| Payload @ base GVWR (lbs./kg)2 |
| Passenger Van |
1,905/864 |
— |
— |
3,591/1,629 |
3,270/1,483 |
| Work Van |
2,302/1,044 |
3,254/1,476 |
2,084/945 |
4,130/1,873 |
3,915/1,776 |
| Fuel tank (gallons/liters) approx. |
31/117 |
31/117 |
31/117 |
31/117 |
31/117 |
- Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, cargo, and optional equipment.
- Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
NOTE: Your vehicle may require additional special equipment to tow the maximum trailer weights listed here. The weight-carrying hitch limit for Chevy Express is a 4,000-lb. trailer with 400-lb. tongue weight. A weight-distributing hitch is required when trailer weight totals more than 4,000 lbs.
Trailering
| Engine |
VORTEC 4300 V6 |
VORTEC 4800 V8 |
| TRANSMISSION |
AUTOMATIC |
| Series |
Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 |
Required Axle Ratio |
GCWR (lbs.)2,3 |
Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 |
Required Axle Ratio |
GCWR (lbs.)2,3 |
| 1500 Express Passenger RWD |
3,900 |
3.42 |
9,500 |
— |
— |
— |
| 1500 Express Work RWD |
4,300 |
3.42 |
9,500 |
— |
— |
— |
| 2500HD Express Work RWD (Regular/Extended) |
— |
— |
— |
6,300/6,100
7,300/7,100 |
3.73
4.10
|
12,000
13,000 |
| 3500 Express Passenger (Regular/Extended) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
| 3500 Express Super Heavy Work RWD (Regular/Extended) |
— |
— |
— |
6,200/6,000
7,200/7,000 |
3.73
4.10 |
12,000
13,000 |
- Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers, and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevy dealer for additional details.
- GCWR: The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer. A properly equipped tow vehicle and trailer at the maximum GCWR should be able to accelerate and merge with traffic, climb typical interstate grades at highway speeds, handle the combination on virtually all road surfaces and stop adequately within a reasonable distance.
- Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 750 lbs.). Addition of trailer tongue weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door frame. Base cooling system includes all content required to attain maximum trailer rating. No optional cooling equipment available.
| Engine |
VORTEC 5300 V6 |
VORTEC 6000 V8 |
| TRANSMISSION |
AUTOMATIC |
| Series |
Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 |
Required Axle Ratio |
GCWR (lbs.)2,3 |
Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 |
Required Axle Ratio |
GCWR (lbs.)2,3 |
| 1500 Express Passenger (RWD/AWD) |
6,300/6,100
6,300/6,100 |
3.42
3.73 |
12,000
12,000 |
— |
— |
— |
| 1500 Express Work (RWD/AWD) |
5,900/6,500
5,900/6,500 |
3.42
3.73 |
12,000
12,000 |
— |
— |
— |
| 2500HD Express Work RWD (Regular/Extended) |
— |
— |
— |
8,300/8,100
10,000 |
3.73
4.10 |
14,000
16,000 |
| 3500 Express Passenger (Regular/Extended) |
— |
— |
— |
7,700/7,400
9,700/9,400 |
3.73
4.10 |
14,000
16,000 |
| 3500 Express Super Heavy Work RWD (Regular/Extended) |
— |
— |
— |
8,200/8,000
10,000 |
3.73
4.10 |
14,000
16,000 |
- Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers, and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevy dealer for additional details.
- GCWR: The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer. A properly equipped tow vehicle and trailer at the maximum GCWR should be able to accelerate and merge with traffic, climb typical interstate grades at highway speeds, handle the combination on virtually all road surfaces and stop adequately within a reasonable distance.
- Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 750 lbs.). Addition of trailer tongue weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door frame. Base cooling system includes all content required to attain maximum trailer rating. No optional cooling equipment available.
Trailering
| Engine |
DURAMAX DIESEL 6600 V8 |
| TRANSMISSION |
AUTOMATIC |
| Series |
Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.)1 |
Required Axle Ratio |
GCWR (lbs.)2,3 |
| 2500HD Express Work RWD (Regular/Extended) |
10,000/10,000 |
3.73 |
17,000 |
| 3500 Express Super Heavy Work RWD (Regular/Extended) |
10,000/10,000 |
3.73 |
17,000 |
- Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers, and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevy dealer for additional details.
- GCWR: The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer. A properly equipped tow vehicle and trailer at the maximum GCWR should be able to accelerate and merge with traffic, climb typical interstate grades at highway speeds, handle the combination on virtually all road surfaces and stop adequately within a reasonable distance.
- Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 750 lbs.). Addition of trailer tongue weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door frame. Base cooling system includes all content required to attain maximum trailer rating. No optional cooling equipment available.
Braking
| Passenger Van |
1500 |
3500 |
| Front Brakes |
| Brake type |
vacuum power |
| Disc size (diam. x thick.) |
| (in.) |
12.00 x 1.14 |
12.80 x 1.50 |
| (mm) |
305 x 29 |
325 x 38 |
| Swept area |
| (sq. in.) |
213.6 |
233.68 |
| (sq. cm) |
1,378 |
1,508 |
| Rear Brakes |
| Brake type |
vacuum power |
| Disc (diam. x thick.) |
| (in.) |
13.00 x 1.18 |
13.00 x 1.14 |
| (mm) |
330 x 30 |
330 x 29 |
| Swept area |
| (sq. in.) |
238 |
238 |
| (sq. cm) |
1,535 |
1,535 |
Engine
| Engine Type |
Vortec 4300 V6 |
Vortec 4800 V8 |
Vortec 5300 V8 |
Vortec 6000 V8 |
Duramax Diesel 6600 V8 |
| Displacement (cc) |
4,300 |
4,807 |
5,328 |
5,967 |
6,604 |
| Bore & stroke (mm) |
101.6 x 88.4 |
96.01 x 83.00 |
96.01 x 92.00 |
101.60 x 92.00 |
103.1 x 99.1 |
| Compression ratio |
9.2:1 |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
9.4:1 |
16.8:1 |
| Block |
cast-iron |
cast-iron |
cast-iron |
cast-iron |
cast-iron |
| Cylinder head material |
cast-iron |
cast-
aluminum |
cast-
aluminum |
cast-
aluminum |
cast-
aluminum |
| Valvetrain configuration |
OHV |
OHV |
OHV |
OHV |
— |
| Valves/cylinder |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Lifters |
hydraulic
roller |
hydraulic
roller |
hydraulic
roller |
hydraulic
roller |
— |
| Horsepower |
195 @ 4,600 RPM |
285 @ 5,200 RPM (2500 Work Series) |
295 @ 5,200 RPM |
300 @ 4,400 RPM |
250 @ 3,200 RPM |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) |
260 @ 2,800 RPM |
295 @ 4,000 RPM (2500 Work Series) |
335 @ 4,000 RPM |
360 @ 4,000 RPM |
460 @ 1,600 RPM |
Steering
| |
1500 |
2500HD |
2500HD EXT |
3500 |
3500 EXT |
| Curb-to-curb turning diameter (ft./m) |
| Passenger Van |
43.4/13.24 |
— |
— |
43.4/13.24 |
49.2/15.01 |
| Work Van |
43.4/13.24 |
43.4/13.24 |
49.2/15.01 |
43.4/13.24 |
49.2/15.01 |
| Ratio (overall) |
17.2:1 |
17.2:1 |
17.2:1 |
17.2:1 |
17.2:1 |
Transmission
| |
1500 and 2500HD Extended Wheelbase: four-speed electronic automatic with overdrive (4L60-E) (for less than 8,600-lb. GVWR1) |
2500HD Work Van at 8,600-lb. GVWR1, 3500 Regular Wheelbase and 3500 Extended Wheelbase: heavy-duty four-speed automatic with overdrive (4L80-E) |
| RPO |
M30 |
MT1 |
| First gear |
3.06 |
2.48 |
| Second gear |
1.63 |
1.48 |
| Third gear |
1.00 |
1.00 |
| Fourth gear |
0.70 |
0.75 |
| Reverse |
2.29 |
2.08 |
| Fluid capacity |
| dry fill (quarts/liters) |
11.4/10.8 w/245mm converter |
13.2/12.5 w/300mm converter |
| refill (quarts/liters) |
7.7/7.3 (approximate) |
5/4.7 (approximate) |
| Case material |
die-cast aluminum |
die-cast aluminum |
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, cargo, and optional equipment.
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