2023 Chevrolet Express Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Chevrolet Express is a relic of a full-size passenger van designed for easy customization for commercial fleets. Rivals include the related GMC Savana as well as the Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit.
What’s New for the 2023 Chevrolet Express
The Chevrolet Express shares its bones with the GMC Savana van. The Express seats 12 passengers in its standard configuration, though the available Extended Wheelbase model increases capacity to 15. The Express hasn’t changed much since the early 1990s, and it falls short of rivals in terms of efficiency as well as safety and infotainment technology offerings.
Design
The Express is available in 2500 and 3500 versions, which affect towing and payload capacity. The 2500 model is available only in Regular Wheelbase configuration, while the 3500 is available in both Regular and Extended Wheelbase options. You’ll need the 3500 Extended Wheelbase model to upgrade from 12-passenger to 15-passenger seating capacity. The design is deliberately simple, though dated, and it looks every bit its age. That said, the Express is designed to be upgraded or "upfitted" for purposes like airport shuttles or wheelchair-accessible transport.
Powertrain
The 2023 Express comes standard with a 4.3-liter V6 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive (RWD). This powertrain is rated for 276 horsepower and 298 pound-feet of torque. If you need more power, the Express is available with a 6.6-liter V8 that produces 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque, paired with a heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission. Unlike many rivals, the Chevy Express lineup is not available with an all-wheel drive (AWD) option.
Interior
The base Express in LS trim includes seating for 12 passengers, cloth front bucket seats with manual adjustments, air conditioning, 12- and 120-volt power outlets, auxiliary lighting, a carpeted floor, a center console storage bin, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, remote start, and power locks and windows. Options include seating for 15 passengers (in the 3500 Extended Wheelbase model), vinyl upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, and keyless entry.
Technology
The base Chevy Express includes an eight-point digital compass, an AM/FM stereo with an MP3 player, interior lighting, OnStar, and Wi-Fi hotspot capability. Available upgrades include a USB port, Bluetooth connectivity, and SiriusXM satellite radio. Many rivals, most notably the Ford Transit vans, offer more comfort and infotainment features, like touchscreens with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility.
Safety
Large passenger vans and similar commercial vehicles aren’t typically crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and the Chevy Express is no exception. The Express comes standard with a reversing camera, lane-departure warning, hill-start assist, and GM’s OnStar telematics system. Blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, and lane-departure warning are available.
Pricing
The 2023 Chevrolet Express passenger van is on sale now. As of this writing, Chevy lists pricing for the base 2500 Regular Wheelbase model as $44,095 MSRP. For the 3500 Regular Wheelbase model, the MSRP starts at $45,295. The 3500 Extended Wheelbase van configuration has a base MSRP of $46,095.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.14 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: rear · Front power outlet: 115V · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Storage: bin · Vanity mirrors: driver
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: vinyl
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 35 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: myChevrolet with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Front power outlet: 115V · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: illuminated passenger
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: 600 CCA · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: vinyl
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 35 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Satellite communications: OnStar · Smart device app compatibility: myChevrolet with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: 3 · Front power outlet: 115V · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: bin · Vanity mirrors: driver
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: vinyl
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 35 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: myChevrolet with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.14 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: rear · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash · Vanity mirrors: illuminated passenger
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: 600 CCA · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: black with chrome accents · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 35 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: myChevrolet with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: bin · Vanity mirrors: illuminated passenger
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: black with chrome accents · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 35 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: myChevrolet with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: driver
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: black with chrome accents · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 35 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Satellite communications: OnStar · Smart device app compatibility: myChevrolet with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent