Engines

Transmissions

4.3L V-6

4.8L V-8

5.3L V-8

6.0L V-8

Duramax
6.6L V-8

4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4L60)

6-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 6L90)

Passenger Van

G1500 reg WB

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H1500 reg WB

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G2500 reg WB

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G3500 reg / ext WB

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Cargo Van
Conversion Van

G1500 reg WB

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G1500 reg WB YF7

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H1500 reg WB

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G2500 reg / ext WB

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G2500 reg / ext WB YF7

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G2500 reg / ext WB

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Standard

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Optional

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Not available

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Models:

Chevy Express: full-frame G-Series eight-, 12-, 15-passenger and cargo van (8-, 12-passenger w/ H-Series), RH sliding or swing-out 60/40 doors or optional LH swing-out 60/40 doors, (G-Series available as RV & commercial cutaway)

Body style / driveline:

Cargo and passenger van (RH sliding or swing-out 60/40 doors or optional LH swing-out 60/40 doors on cargo van, front-engine, rear-wheel drive

Construction:

Full frame

EPA vehicle class:

Full-size van

Manufacturing location:

Wentzville, Mo.

Key competitors:

Ford E-Series, Dodge/Freightliner Sprinter

4.3L V-6
(LU3)

4.8L V-8
(L20)

5.3L V-8
(LMF)

6.0L V-8
(L96)

Duramax 6.6L V-8 turbo-diesel
(LMM)

Type:

4.3L V-6

4.8L V-8

5.3L V-8

6.0L V-8

6.6L V-8

Displacement (cc / cu in):

4293 / 262

4807 / 294

5328 / 327

5967 / 366

6599 / 403

Bore & stroke (mm / in):

101.6 x 88 /
4.00 x 3.48

96 x 83 /
3.78 x 3.27

96 x 92 /
3.78 x 3.62

101.6 x 92 /
4.00 x 3.62

103 x 99 /
4.06 x 3.90

Block material:

Cast iron

Cast iron

Cast iron

Cast iron

Cast iron

Cylinder head material:

Cast iron

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

OHV, two valves per cylinder

OHV, two valves per cylinder

OHV, two valves per cylinder

OHV, two valves per cylinder

OHV, four valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

Composite distributor, platinum-tip spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Composite distributor, platinum-tip spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

Electronic spark control, composite distributor, platinum-tip spark plugs

Coil near plug, platinum-tip spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

Fast-heating glow plugs

Fuel delivery:

Sequential fuel injection

Sequential fuel injection

Sequential fuel injection

Sequential fuel injection

Direct injection diesel with high-pressure common rail

Compression ratio:

9.2:1

9.5:1

9.5:1

9.4:1

16.8:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

195 / 145
@ 4600

280 / 208
@ 5200

310 / 224
@ 5200

323 / 241
@ 4600

250 / 186
@ 3200

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

260 / 353
@ 2800

296 / 396
@ 4600

334 / 439
@ 4500

373 / 504
@ 4400

460 / 624
@ 1600

Recommended unleaded fuel:

Regular unleaded

Regular unleaded or E85 (passenger or cargo only)

Regular unleaded or E85

Regular unleaded or E85 (passenger or cargo only)

Diesel (B20 available for fleet and government)

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

5600

5600

5600

5600

3450

Emissions controls:

Note: Full-body vans have three-way converters; Cutaways have dual converters

Three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation PCV, evaporative collection system

Three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation PCV, evaporative collection system

Three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation PCV, evaporative collection system

Three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation PCV, evaporative collection system

Catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation

Estimated Fuel Consumption:

Passenger Van

Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

TBD

TBD

2WD: 17 / 24 / 19
AWD: 17 / 23 / 19

TBD

TBD

L/100km (city / hwy / combined)

TBD

TBD

2WD: 16.8 / 11.9 / 14.6
AWD: 16.5 / 12.1 / 14.5

TBD

TBD

Cargo Van

Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

20 / 28 / 23

TBD

2WD: 17 / 25 / 20
AWD: 17 / 24 / 19

TBD

TBD

L/100km (city / hwy / combined)

14.1 / 10.0 / 12.3

TBD

2WD: 16.2 / 11.4 / 14.1
AWD: 16.5 / 12.0 / 14.5

TBD

TBD

Conversion Van

Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

TBD

TBD

2WD: 17 / 24 / 19
AWD: 17 / 23 / 19

TBD

TBD

L/100km (city / hwy / combined)

TBD

TBD

2WD: 16.8 / 11.9 / 14.6
AWD: 16.5 / 12.1 / 14.5

TBD

TBD

Hydra-Matic 4L60

Hydra-Matic 6L90 

Type:

Four-speed electronic automatic with overdrive and torque converter

Six-speed heavy-duty electronic automatic with overdrive and torque converter

Gear ratios (:1)

First:

3.06

4.03

Second:

1.63

2.36

Third:

1:00

1.53

Fourth:

0.67

1.15

Fifth:

--

0.85

Sixth:

--

0.67

Reverse:

2.29

3.06

Final drive ratio (:1):

3.42 std. with 4.3L, 5.3L
3.73 opt. with 5.3L

3.42 std.
3.54 with 6.6L

G1500

H1500

G2500
(135-, 155-in WB)

G3500
(135-, 155-in WB)

Front:

Independent short/long arm (SLA) coil springs, 33-mm stabilizer bar

Independent short/long arm (SLA) torsion bars, 33-mm stabilizer bar

Independent short/long arm (SLA) coil springs, 35-mm stabilizer bar

Independent short/long arm (SLA) coil springs, 35-mm stabilizer bar

Rear:

Two-stage, semi-elliptic multi-leaf springs and semifloating rear axle

Two-stage, semi-elliptic multi-leaf springs and semifloating rear axle

Two-stage, semi-elliptic multi-leaf springs and semifloating rear axle (depending on the GVW)

Two-stage, semi-elliptic multi-leaf springs and semifloating rear axle

Steering type (all models):

Power, rack and pinion

Power, rack and pinion

Integral power

Integral power

Steering ratio:

17.2:1

17.2:1

17.2:1

17.2:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

3

3

3

3

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft):

135-in WB:

13.2 / 43.4

13.2 / 43.4

15 / 49.2

15 / 49.2

155-in WB:

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16.6 / 54.5

16.6 / 54.5

Type:

Hydroboost four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning

Hydroboost four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning

Hydroboost four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning

Hydroboost four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning

7300 lb
GVW

8,600 lb
GVW

9,600 lb
GVW

10000-14200 lb
GVW

Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in)

front :
305 x 29 /
12.0 x 1.14
rear:
330 x 30 /
13 x 1.18

front :
325 x 38 /
12.8 x 1.5
rear:
330 x 29 /
13 x 1.14

front :
325 x 38 /
12.8 x 1.5
rear:
330 x 29 /
13 x 1.14

front :
325 x 38 /
12.8 x 1.5
rear:
345 x 40 /
13.5 x 1.6

Total swept area (sq cm / sq in):

front :
1378 / 214
rear:
1526 / 237

front :
1584 / 246
rear:
1526 / 237

front :
1584 / 245
rear:
1526 / 237

front :
1584 / 245
rear:
TBD

G1500

G2500
(135-, 155-in WB)

G3500
(135-, 155-in WB)

Wheel size & type:

17-inch steel

16-inch steel

16-inch steel

Tires:

P245/70R17 all-season steel-belted radials

LT245/75R16E* all-season steel-belted radials

LT245/75R16E all-season steel-belted radials

G1500
Regular

G2500
Regular

G3500
Regular

G3500
Extended

Wheelbase (mm / in):

3429 / 135

3429 / 135

3429 / 135

3937 / 155

Overall length (mm / in):

5691 / 224

5691 / 224

5691 / 224

6199 / 244

Overall width (mm / in):

2007 / 79.0

2007 / 79.0

2017 / 79.4

2012 / 79.2

Overall height (mm / in):

2072 / 81.6

2072 / 81.6

2110 / 83.1

2100 / 82.7

Track (mm / in):

Front:

1721 / 67.8

1721 / 67.8

1725 / 67.9

1727 / 68.0

Rear:

1721 / 67.8

1721 / 67.8

1722 / 67.8

1719 / 67.7

Min. ground clearance (mm / in):

Front:

202 / 8

207 / 8.2

279 / 11.0

223 / 8.8

Rear:

188 / 7.4

180 / 7.1

180 / 7.1

195 / 7.7

Ground to top of rear load floor (mm / in):

Passenger:

738 / 29.1

738 / 29.1

705 / 27.8

764 / 30.1

Cargo:

721 / 28.0

637 / 25.1

705 / 27.8

707 / 27.8

Step-in height (mm / in):

Passenger, front door:

459 / 18.1

483 / 19.0

547 / 21.5

681 / 26.8

Passenger, side door:

536 / 21.1

536 / 21.1

515 / 20.3

739 / 29.1

Cargo, front door:

459 / 18.1

478 / 18.8

521 / 20.5

523 / 20.6

Cargo, side door:

536 / 21.1

457 / 18.0

495 / 19.5

498 / 19.6

Curb weight (kg / lb):

Cargo:

2198 / 4845

2276 / 5017

2462 / 5427

2552 / 5625

Passenger:

2385 / 5258

2537 / 5593

2728 / 6015

2873 / 6333

G1500
Regular

G2500
Regular

G3500
Regular

G3500
Extended

Headroom (mm / in)

Front:

1013 / 39.8

1013 / 39.8

1013 / 39.8

1013 / 39.8

Middle (first row):

976 / 38.4

N/A

976 / 38.4

976 / 38.4

Middle (second row):

978 / 38.5

984 / 38.7

978 / 38.5

978 / 38.5

Rear (12-pass):

-

N/A

957 / 37.7

957 / 37.7

Rear (15-pass):

-

-

-

957 / 37.7

Legroom (mm / in)

Front:

1026 / 40.4

1026 / 40.4

1026 / 40.4

1026 / 40.4

Middle (first row):

865 / 34.2

N/A

865 / 34.2

865 / 34.2

Middle (second row):

946 / 37.2

N/A

946 / 37.2

946 / 37.2

Rear (12-pass):

-

N/A

1010 / 39.8

1010 / 39.8

Rear (15-pass):

-

-

-

925 / 36.4

Shoulder room (mm / in)

Front:

1748 / 68.8

1748 / 68.8

1748 / 68.8

1748 / 68.8

Middle (first row):

1750 / 68.9

N/A

1750 / 68.9

1750 / 68.9

Middle (second row):

1744 / 68.6

1675 / 65.9

1744 / 68.6

1744 / 68.6

Rear (12-pass):

-

N/A

1734 / 68.3

1734 / 68.3

Rear (15-pass):

-

-

-

1593 / 62.7

Hip room (mm / in)

Front:

1664 / 65.5

1664 / 65.5

1664 / 65.5

1664 / 65.5

Middle (first row):

1675 / 66.0

N/A

1675 / 66.0

1675 / 66.0

Middle (second row):

1635 / 64.4

N/A

1635 / 64.4

1635 / 64.4

Rear (12-pass):

-

N/A

1515 / 59.6

1515 / 59.6

Rear (15-pass):

-

-

-

1605 / 63.2

G1500
Regular

G2500
Regular

G3500
Regular

G3500
Extended

Seating capacity (std / opt)

Passenger van:

8

N/A

12 / 8

12 / 15

Cargo van:

2 / 1

2 / 1

2 / 1

2 / 1

Cargo volume (cu ft / litres)

Behind front seat:

5776 / 204.0

5776 / 204.0

5776 / 204.0

6719 / 237.3

Width between wheelhousings (mm / in)

Cargo:

1290 / 50.8

1282 / 50.5

1280 / 50.4

1290 / 50.8

Passenger:

1271 / 50.0

N/A

1282 / 50.5

1282 / 50.5

Load floor length (mm / in)

Behind 1st row seat, Cargo:

3240 / 127.6

3246 / 127.8

3089 / 121.6

3622 / 142.6

Behind 1st row seat, Passenger:

3208 / 126.3

3208 / 126.3

3208 / 126.3

3622 / 142.6

Behind 2nd row, Passenger:

2735 / 107.7

2735 / 107.7

2231 / 87.8

2778 / 109.4

Behind 3rd row, Passenger:

1922 / 75.7

1922 / 75.7

1418 / 55.8

1966 / 77.4

Behind 4th row, Passenger:

-

-

-

1159 / 45.6

Behind 5th row, Passenger:

-

-

-

306 / 12.0

Interior height (mm / in)

Cargo:

1318 / 51.9

1318 / 51.9

1318 / 51.9

1318 / 51.9

Passenger:

1318 / 51.9

N/A

1318 / 51.9

1318 / 51.9

GVWR (kg / lb)

Passenger van (std):

3311 / 7300

3901 / 8600

4354 / 9600

4354 / 9600

Cargo van (std):

3311 / 7300

3901 / 8600

4354 / 9600

4354 / 9600

Payload, base (kg / lb)

Cargo van:

1070 / 2359

1453 / 3204

1883 / 4151

1789 / 3944

Passenger van:

766 / 1689

1126 / 2482

1559 / 3436

1412 / 3112

Trailer towing max. (kg / lb)

Passenger:

2812 / 6200

4355 / 9600

4491 / 9900

4491 / 9900

Cargo:

3039 / 6700

4538 / 10000

4538 / 10000

4538 / 10000

Fuel tank (L / imp.gal):

117 / 26

117 / 26

117 / 26

117 / 26

Maximum tongue weight:

Trailer tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to 450 kg (1,000 pounds). Weight-carrying hitch limit on a 1,814 kg (4,000-lb) trailer is 181-kg (400 pound) tongue weight. Weight-distributing hitch and sway control required for greater than 1,814-kg (4,000-pound) trailer weight.