Chevrolet Express
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Detailed specifications and information
| Name | Chevrolet Express |
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| Source | Wikidata |
| Manufacturer | General Motors Source |
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| Retrieved At | 2026-11-02 |
| Powertrain | GMT600 4.3 L L35 V6 (1996–2002) 5.0 L L30 V8 (1996–2002) 5.7 L L31 V8 (1996–2002) 7.4 L L29 V8 (1996–2000) 8.1 L L18 V8 (2001–2002) 6.5 L Detroit Diesel V8/L65 (1996–2002) GMT610 2.8 L Duramax/LWN I4 turbo-diesel (2017–2022) 4.3 L Vortec 4300/LU3 V6 (2003–2014) 4.3 L EcoTec3 4300/LV1 V6 (2018–present) 4.8 L Vortec 4800/LR4 V8 (2003–2007) 4.8 L Vortec 4800/LY2 V8 (2008–2009) 4.8 L Vortec 4800/L20 Flex-fuel V8 (2010–2017) 5.3 L Vortec 5300 LM7 V8 (2003–2007) 5.3 L Vortec 5300/LMF Flex-fuel V8 (2008–2014) 6.0 L Vortec 6000/LQ4 V8 (2003–2007) 6.0 L Vortec 6000/LY6 V8 (2008–2009) 6.0 L Vortec 6000/L96 Flex-fuel V8 (2010–2020) 6.0 L Vortec 6000/LC8 gasoline/CNG/LPG V8 (2018–2020) 6.6 L Duramax Diesel/LLY V8 (2006–2007) 6.6 L Duramax Diesel/LMM V8 (2007–2010) 6.6 L Duramax Diesel/LGH V8 (2011–2016) 6.6 L L8T V8 (2021–present) Source |
| Variants | [ edit ] Source |
| Transmission | GMT600 4-speed automatic 4L60-E (1500 and light-duty 2500 series) 4-speed automatic 4L80-E (heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 series) GMT610 4-speed automatic 4L60-E on 1500 and light-duty 2500 (2003–2014) 4-speed automatic 4L80-E on heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 (2003–2009) 6-speed automatic 6L90-E on heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 (2010–2023) 8-speed automatic 8L90-E on 2.8L Duramax and 4.3L Ecotec3 V6 engines (2017–present), 6.6L V8 (2024-present) Source |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase: SWB: 135.0 in (3,429 mm) LWB: 155.0 in (3,937 mm); Length: GMT600 1996–98 SWB: 218.8 in (5,558 mm) 1996–98 LWB: 238.8 in (6,066 mm) 1999–2002 SWB: 218.7 in (5,555 mm) 1999–2002 LWB: 238.7 in (6,063 mm) GMT610 2003–present SWB: 224.1 in (5,692 mm) 2003–present LWB: 244.1 in (6,200 mm) 2003–05 Savana LWB: 244.0 in (6,198 mm); Width: GMT600 SWB: 79.2 in (2,012 mm) LWB: 79.4 in (2,017 mm) GMT610 79.4 in (2,017 mm); Height: GMT600 1996–98 Express: 81.8 in (2,078 mm) 1996–98 Savana SWB/2500 SWB & 3500 LWB: 82.5 in (2,096 mm) 1996–98 Savana LWB: 84.8 in (2,154 mm) 1500 & 2001–02 3500 LS LWB: 79.6 in (2,022 mm) 1997–2002 3500 SWB: 83.9 in (2,131 mm) 1997–2002 2500 LWB: 81.1 in (2,060 mm) 2001–02 2500 LWB: 82.2 in (2,088 mm) 2001–02 3500 LWB: 82.8 in (2,103 mm) GMT610 2003–present SWB: 81.6 in (2,073 mm) 2003–present LWB: 82.0 in (2,083 mm) Source |
Detailed source specifications
| Section | Label | Value | Source Url |
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| Powertrain | Engine | GMT600 4.3 L L35 V6 (1996–2002) 5.0 L L30 V8 (1996–2002) 5.7 L L31 V8 (1996–2002) 7.4 L L29 V8 (1996–2000) 8.1 L L18 V8 (2001–2002) 6.5 L Detroit Diesel V8/L65 (1996–2002) GMT610 2.8 L Duramax/LWN I4 turbo-diesel (2017–2022) 4.3 L Vortec 4300/LU3 V6 (2003–2014) 4.3 L EcoTec3 4300/LV1 V6 (2018–present) 4.8 L Vortec 4800/LR4 V8 (2003–2007) 4.8 L Vortec 4800/LY2 V8 (2008–2009) 4.8 L Vortec 4800/L20 Flex-fuel V8 (2010–2017) 5.3 L Vortec 5300 LM7 V8 (2003–2007) 5.3 L Vortec 5300/LMF Flex-fuel V8 (2008–2014) 6.0 L Vortec 6000/LQ4 V8 (2003–2007) 6.0 L Vortec 6000/LY6 V8 (2008–2009) 6.0 L Vortec 6000/L96 Flex-fuel V8 (2010–2020) 6.0 L Vortec 6000/LC8 gasoline/CNG/LPG V8 (2018–2020) 6.6 L Duramax Diesel/LLY V8 (2006–2007) 6.6 L Duramax Diesel/LMM V8 (2007–2010) 6.6 L Duramax Diesel/LGH V8 (2011–2016) 6.6 L L8T V8 (2021–present) | Source |
| Powertrain | Transmission | GMT600 4-speed automatic 4L60-E (1500 and light-duty 2500 series) 4-speed automatic 4L80-E (heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 series) GMT610 4-speed automatic 4L60-E on 1500 and light-duty 2500 (2003–2014) 4-speed automatic 4L80-E on heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 (2003–2009) 6-speed automatic 6L90-E on heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 (2010–2023) 8-speed automatic 8L90-E on 2.8L Duramax and 4.3L Ecotec3 V6 engines (2017–present), 6.6L V8 (2024-present) | Source |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase | SWB: 135.0 in (3,429 mm) LWB: 155.0 in (3,937 mm) | Source |
| Dimensions | Length | GMT600 1996–98 SWB: 218.8 in (5,558 mm) 1996–98 LWB: 238.8 in (6,066 mm) 1999–2002 SWB: 218.7 in (5,555 mm) 1999–2002 LWB: 238.7 in (6,063 mm) GMT610 2003–present SWB: 224.1 in (5,692 mm) 2003–present LWB: 244.1 in (6,200 mm) 2003–05 Savana LWB: 244.0 in (6,198 mm) | Source |
| Dimensions | Width | GMT600 SWB: 79.2 in (2,012 mm) LWB: 79.4 in (2,017 mm) GMT610 79.4 in (2,017 mm) | Source |
| Dimensions | Height | GMT600 1996–98 Express: 81.8 in (2,078 mm) 1996–98 Savana SWB/2500 SWB & 3500 LWB: 82.5 in (2,096 mm) 1996–98 Savana LWB: 84.8 in (2,154 mm) 1500 & 2001–02 3500 LS LWB: 79.6 in (2,022 mm) 1997–2002 3500 SWB: 83.9 in (2,131 mm) 1997–2002 2500 LWB: 81.1 in (2,060 mm) 2001–02 2500 LWB: 82.2 in (2,088 mm) 2001–02 3500 LWB: 82.8 in (2,103 mm) GMT610 2003–present SWB: 81.6 in (2,073 mm) 2003–present LWB: 82.0 in (2,083 mm) | Source |
Contents
| Field | Value 1 |
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| Chevrolet Express GMC Savana | — |
| 2021 Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo van | — |
| Overview | — |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Also called | GMC Savana Chevrolet Van (1996–1998; cargo van) Chevrolet Savana (Israel and the Philippines) |
| Production | January 1996–present |
| Model years | 1996–present |
| Assembly | United States: Wentzville, Missouri ( Wentzville Assembly ) Springfield, Ohio ( Navistar ; 2017–2026) (cutaway) |
| Body and chassis | — |
| Class | Full-size van |
| Body style | 2-door cutaway van chassis 3-door cargo van 3-door passenger van 4-door cargo van 4-door passenger van |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, all-wheel drive (2003–2014) |
| Platform | GMT600 (1996–2002) GMT610 (2003–present) |
| Chassis | Body-on-frame (ladder); boxed frame rails |
| Related | Chevrolet C/K (GMT400) Chevrolet Silverado (GMT800) Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick (GMT560) |
| Powertrain | — |
| Engine | GMT600 4.3 L L35 V6 (1996–2002) 5.0 L L30 V8 (1996–2002) 5.7 L L31 V8 (1996–2002) 7.4 L L29 V8 (1996–2000) 8.1 L L18 V8 (2001–2002) 6.5 L Detroit Diesel V8/L65 (1996–2002) GMT610 2.8 L Duramax/LWN I4 turbo-diesel (2017–2022) 4.3 L Vortec 4300/LU3 V6 (2003–2014) 4.3 L EcoTec3 4300/LV1 V6 (2018–present) 4.8 L Vortec 4800/LR4 V8 (2003–2007) 4.8 L Vortec 4800/LY2 V8 (2008–2009) 4.8 L Vortec 4800/L20 Flex-fuel V8 (2010–2017) 5.3 L Vortec 5300 LM7 V8 (2003–2007) 5.3 L Vortec 5300/LMF Flex-fuel V8 (2008–2014) 6.0 L Vortec 6000/LQ4 V8 (2003–2007) 6.0 L Vortec 6000/LY6 V8 (2008–2009) 6.0 L Vortec 6000/L96 Flex-fuel V8 (2010–2020) 6.0 L Vortec 6000/LC8 gasoline/CNG/LPG V8 (2018–2020) 6.6 L Duramax Diesel/LLY V8 (2006–2007) 6.6 L Duramax Diesel/LMM V8 (2007–2010) 6.6 L Duramax Diesel/LGH V8 (2011–2016) 6.6 L L8T V8 (2021–present) |
| Transmission | GMT600 4-speed automatic 4L60-E (1500 and light-duty 2500 series) 4-speed automatic 4L80-E (heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 series) GMT610 4-speed automatic 4L60-E on 1500 and light-duty 2500 (2003–2014) 4-speed automatic 4L80-E on heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 (2003–2009) 6-speed automatic 6L90-E on heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 (2010–2023) 8-speed automatic 8L90-E on 2.8L Duramax and 4.3L Ecotec3 V6 engines (2017–present), 6.6L V8 (2024-present) |
| Dimensions | — |
| Wheelbase | SWB: 135.0 in (3,429 mm) LWB: 155.0 in (3,937 mm) |
| Length | GMT600 1996–98 SWB: 218.8 in (5,558 mm) 1996–98 LWB: 238.8 in (6,066 mm) 1999–2002 SWB: 218.7 in (5,555 mm) 1999–2002 LWB: 238.7 in (6,063 mm) GMT610 2003–present SWB: 224.1 in (5,692 mm) 2003–present LWB: 244.1 in (6,200 mm) 2003–05 Savana LWB: 244.0 in (6,198 mm) |
| Width | GMT600 SWB: 79.2 in (2,012 mm) LWB: 79.4 in (2,017 mm) GMT610 79.4 in (2,017 mm) |
| Height | GMT600 1996–98 Express: 81.8 in (2,078 mm) 1996–98 Savana SWB/2500 SWB & 3500 LWB: 82.5 in (2,096 mm) 1996–98 Savana LWB: 84.8 in (2,154 mm) 1500 & 2001–02 3500 LS LWB: 79.6 in (2,022 mm) 1997–2002 3500 SWB: 83.9 in (2,131 mm) 1997–2002 2500 LWB: 81.1 in (2,060 mm) 2001–02 2500 LWB: 82.2 in (2,088 mm) 2001–02 3500 LWB: 82.8 in (2,103 mm) GMT610 2003–present SWB: 81.6 in (2,073 mm) 2003–present LWB: 82.0 in (2,083 mm) |
| Chronology | — |
| Predecessor | Chevrolet Sportvan (G-Series) GMC Vandura/Rally |
| Field | Value 1 | Value 2 | Value 3 |
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| Gasoline engines | — | — | — |
| Engine | Engine family | Production | Notes |
| 262 cu in (4.3 L) V6 | Chevrolet 90° V6 | 1996–2002 (L35) 2003–2014 (LU3) | Standard engine on 1500 and light-duty 2500 vans (was also available on heavy-duty 2500 vans until 2002, and passenger vans until 2006) Final engine derived from original Chevrolet small-block V8 |
| 263 cu in (4.3 L) V6 | GM 90° V6 | 2018–present (LV1) | EcoTec3 Standard engine on current production; available only on 2500 and 3500 vans, replaced 4.8L V8 |
| 293 cu in (4.8 L) V8 | GM Generation III small-block V8 | 2003–2007 (LR4) | Vortec 4800, replaced 5.0L V8 Available only on heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 vans; flex-fuel capability added for 2010 |
| GM Generation IV small-block V8 | 2008–2009 (LY2) 2010–2017 (L20) | — | — |
| 305 cu in (5.0 L) V8 | Chevrolet small-block V8 | 1996–2002 (L30) | Vortec 5000, replaced by 4.8L V8 Available only on 1500 and light-duty 2500 vans |
| 325 cu in (5.3 L) V8 | GM Generation III small-block V8 | 2003–2007 (LM7) 2008–2014 (LMF) | Vortec 5300, replaced 5.7L V8 Available only on 1500 and light-duty 2500 vans; standard on 1500 passenger vans from 2007 to 2014 |
| GM Generation IV small-block V8 | — | — | — |
| 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8 | Chevrolet small-block V8 | 1996–2002 (L31) | Vortec 5700, replaced by 5.3L V8 and 6.0L V8 |
| 364 cu in (6.0 L) V8 | GM Generation III small-block V8 | 2003–2008 (LQ4) 2010–2020 (L96) 2018–2020 (LC8) | Vortec 6000, replaced 5.7L V8 and 8.1L V8 Flex-fuel capability added in 2010, and CNG/LPG (propane) option added in 2018 Available only on heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 vans, and standard on the 4500 chassis |
| GM Generation IV small-block V8 | — | — | — |
| 400 cu in (6.6 L) V8 | GM Generation V small-block V8 | 2021–present (L8T) | Replaced 6.0L V8 First V8 direct-injection gasoline engine used by model line Available only on 2500 and 3500 vans, and standard on the 4500 chassis |
| 454 cu in (7.4 L) V8 | Chevrolet Generation VI big-block V8 | 1996–2000 (L29) | Vortec 7400, replaced by 8.1L V8 Available only on 3500 vans |
| 496 cu in (8.1 L) V8 | Chevrolet Generation VII big-block V8 | 2001–2002 (L18) | Vortec 8100, replaced by 6.0L V8 Highest-displacement V8 ever factory-offered in a full-size van Available only on 3500 vans |
| Diesel engines (available on heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 series vans only) | — | — | — |
| Engine | Engine family | Production | Notes |
| 169 cu in (2.8 L) I4 turbo-diesel | DMAX Duramax I4 engine | 2017–2022 (LWN) | Replaced 6.6L V8 turbo-diesel First inline-4 in full-size van since 1964 |
| 395 cu in (6.5 L) V8 turbo-diesel | Detroit Diesel V8 | 1996–2002 (L65) | First GM van offered with turbocharged diesel engine |
| 404 cu in (6.6 L) V8 turbo-diesel | DMAX Duramax V8 engine | 2006–2007 (LLY) 2007-2010 (LMM) 2011–2016 (LGH) | Diesel particulate filter system added for 2010 production Replaced by 2.8L I4 turbo-diesel Also offered on the 4500 chassis |
Available sourced specifications
| Last sourced | 2026-11-02 |
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