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2012 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van 1500 LT Regular Wheelbase AWD

The GM G-Series (Rear wheel drive) and H-Series (All Wheel Drive) vans, the Chevrolet Express and the GMC Savana, are full-size vans from General Motors. They replaced the GMC Vandura and Chevrolet Van in 1996. The Express and Savana currently hold 44.8% of the full-size van market in the United States, just behind rival Ford's E-Series. The Express outsells the Savana by more than 3 to 1.

After 2003, the Express and Savana had updated sheetmetal similar to the GMT800 light trucks and SUVs, and at the same time, fitted with the LS engines. In 2004 Stablity Control (Stabilitrak) was added to all passenger vans. In 2008 the interior was updated and side impact roof airbags were standard on all passenger models. They also offer the E85 Flexfuel Vortec 5.3L V8 engine in both the 2008 Express 1500 Work Van and Passenger Van. The 6.6L Duramax Diesel V8 was added as an option for 2006.

The cargo variety of the Express/Savana is popular as a work vehicle, often used by electricians, plumbers, and others needing to haul a variety of large items. In this way, it is the North American equivalent of the ubiquitous white vans in the UK.

The Express/Savana is also available as a passenger van, seating 8 to 15 passengers (depending on the model), and is often used as a very capable tow vehicle, ambulance or as a shuttle bus.

Both the cargo and passenger models, as well as cutaway versions often serve as the basis for conversion vans and motorhomes.

There was a limited edition model of the Chevy Express passenger variety, named the LT. This type was a GM factory made conversion that included a Bose sound system, two flip down flat panel television monitors, a VCR, leather seats, aluminum wheels, extra trim, and an advanced GM stereo system with CD and cassette. This model was discontinued around the year 2003 and was meant as a trial sale.

VEHICLE SUMMARY

Engines & Emissions

• Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program Available
• Roadside Assistance Warranty For 100000-Miles, 60-Months
• Oil Cooler
• Extended Service Interval
• Flexible Fuel 5.3-Liter Vortec, V8, 16-Valve, OHV, SEFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 310@5200, Torque Of 334@4500, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads; Runs On Ethanol/Gas Mixture With Up To 85 Percent Ethanol (Primary Fuel Economy With 100% Gasoline Is 13-City, 17-Highway and 14-Combined; Secondary Fuel Economy With 85% Ethanol Is 10-City, 13-Highway and 11-Combined; Secondary Fuel Economy For AWD With 85% Ethanol Is 9-City, 12-Highway and 10-Combined)

Safety

• Side Guard Door Beams
• Pretensioners
• Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
• Second Row 3-Point Center Seatbelt
• Seatbelt Height Adjusters
• Front and Rear Crumple Zones
• Crash Sensor Sends GPS Signal
• OnStar(R) Telematics System With 6 Months Directions and Connections. Includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist and Roadside Assistance
• L A T C H
• Automatic Locking Retractors
• Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
• Passenger Airbag
• Driver Airbag

Transmission

• 4-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Tow/Haul Mode