2012 Chevrolet Express Passenger
SAFE returns.
When you're transporting people for a living, safety is paramount. Express Passenger Van offers standard vehicle safety features-head-curtain side-impact air bags, the StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (excludes spare tire) and antilock brakes. Enhanced Technology Glass for a quiet ride is standard on 12- and 15-passenger models. And you can easily tailor the Express Van to your exact needs with a choice of 8-, 12- or 15-passenger seating configurations. Your job is to move people safely and comfortably. Ours is to make you comfortable knowing you can.
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Specifications
MODELS
| 1500 (RWD and AWD) |
| 2500 (RWD) |
| 3500 (RWD) |
| 3500 EXT (RWD) |
EPA ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY IN MPG
| 1500 RWD | 1500 AWD | |
| City (gas/FlexFuel1) | 13/10 | 13/9 |
| Highway (gas/FlexFuel1) | 17/13 | 17/12 |
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
| 1500 RWD/AWD |
2500 | 3500 Reg./Ext. |
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| Cargo volume(cu. ft.)2,3 | 216.2 | 216.2 | 216.2/252.9 |
| Payload (lbs.)3,4 | 1,791/1,516 | 2,700 | 3,461/3,142 |
| Fuel tank (gal. approx.) | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Seating capacity | 8 | 8-12 | 8-12/12-15 |
| Max. trailering (lbs.)5 | 6,200/6,000 | 9,800 | 10,000/9,700 |
EXTERIOR FEATURES
| LS | LT | |
| Doors: dual rear-load | Standard | Standard |
| Doors: passenger-side sliding | Optional6 | Optional |
| Doors: passenger-side 60/40 swing-out | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, rearview: Black, manual-folding, manual-adjustable | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, rearview: Black, manual-folding, power-adjustable, heated7 | Optional | Optional |
| Mirrors, rearview: Black, manual-folding, power-adjustable, heated with turn-signal indicators7 | Optional | Optional |
ENGINE/CHASSIS FEATURES
| LS | LT | |
| Engine: Vortec 4.8L FlexFuel1 V8, 280 hp @ 5200 rpm, 295 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4600 rpm (2500 and 3500 only) | Standard | Standard |
| Engine: Vortec 5.3L FlexFuel1 V8, 310 hp @ 5200 rpm, 334 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpm (1500 only) | Standard | Standard |
| Engine: Vortec 6.0L FlexFuel1 V8, 323 hp @ 4600 rpm, 373 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4400 rpm (optional on 2500 and 3500 only) | Optional | Optional |
| Engine: Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, 260 hp @ 3100 rpm, 525 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1600 rpm (3500 only) | Optional | Optional |
| Differential: heavy-duty locking, rear | Optional | Optional |
| Tow/Haul mode | Standard | Standard |
| Trailering equipment: heavy-duty, with trailer hitch platform, seven-lead trailer wiring harness and seven-pin sealed connector | Optional | Optional |
| Transfer case: All-Wheel-Drive (1500 AWD only) | Optional | Optional |
| Transmission: Hydra-Matic four-speed, electronically controlled automatic with overdrive and internal transmission oil cooler (1500 only) | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission: heavy-duty, Hydra-Matic six-speed, electronically controlled automatic with overdrive and internal transmission oil cooler (2500 and 3500 only) | Standard | Standard |
SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES
| LS | LT | |
| Air bags:8 driver and right-front passenger | Standard | Standard |
| Air bags:8 head-curtain side-impact for first three rows | Standard | Standard |
| Brakes: four-wheel disc, ABS | Standard | Standard |
| OnStar®:9 Directions & Connections® Plan (standard for the first six months) including Turn-by-Turn Navigation | Standard | Standard |
| PASS-Key III theft-deterrent system | Standard | Standard |
| StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System | Standard | Standard |
INTERIOR FEATURES
| LS | LT | |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology10 for select phones | Optional | Optional |
| Climate controls, front: manual | Standard | Standard |
| Climate controls, rear: manual | Optional11 | Standard |
| Convenience Package: power windows and door locks | Optional | Standard |
| Convenience Package: Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column and cruise control | Optional | Standard |
| Defogger: rear-window | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional7 | Standard |
| Remote vehicle starter system | Optional12 | Optional |
SEATING
| LS | LT | |
| Vinyl, front reclining buckets | Standard | Not Available |
| Custom Cloth, front reclining buckets | Optional | Standard |
AUDIO SYSTEMS
| LS | LT | |
| AM/FM stereo | Standard | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player | Optional7 | Optional |
| USB port13, 14 | Optional | Optional |
| SiriusXM Radio:14, 15 with three tiral months | Optional | Optional |
WHEELS
| LS | LT | |
| 16-inch steel with Gray center cap (2500 and 3500 only) | Standard | Standard16 |
| 17-inch steel (1500 only) | Standard | Standard |
| 17-inch aluminum with chrome center cap (1500 only) | Optional | Optional |
AVAILABLE DEALER-INSTALLED ACCESSORIES17
| Contour Splash Guards | Roof-Mounted Hard Cargo Carrier |
| Hitch-Ball Assembly | Side Window Weather Deflectors |
| Molded Hood Protector | Wheel Lock Kit |
- 1 E85 is a combination of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. Go to chevy.com/biofuels to see if there is an E85 fuel station near you.
- 2 With rear seats removed.
- 3 Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
- 4 Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
- 5 Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The eight of the other optional equipment passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevy dealer for additional details.
- 6 Requires available rear air conditioning.
- 7 Requires available Convenience Package (power windows and locks.)
- 8 Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.
- 9 Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions.
- 10 Go to gm.com/Bluetooth to find out which phone are compatible with the vehicle. Requires AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player and SiriusXM Radio.
- 11 Requires available auxiliary lighting.
- 12 Requires available Remote Keyless Entry.
- 13 Not compatible with all devices.
- 14 Requires AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player.
- 15 Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after three-month trial. Available only in the 48-contigiouos United States and Washington, D.C. Visit siriusxm.com for details.
- 16 Includes chrome center cap on LT models.
- 17 Some accessories may not be available on all models. See dealer for details.
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