2012 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van 3500 LS Regular Wheelbase Diesel
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.
| Invoice Price: | $41,915 | ||
| MSR Price: | $45,070 | ||
| Old Gas Mileage: | N/A City | N/A Hwy | N/A CMB |
VEHICLE SUMMARY
Engines & Emissions
- Turbocharger
- Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program Available
- Roadside Assistance Warranty For 100000-Miles, 60-Months
- Oil Cooler
- Extended Service Interval
- Turbocharged Diesel 6.6-Liter Duramax, V8, 32-Valve, OHV, DI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 260@3100, Torque Of 525@1600, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
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
- Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch
- Driver Airbag
Transmission
- Upgraded Transmission Oil Cooler
- Heavy-Duty 6-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Tow/Haul Mode
| Seats: | 12 |
| Fuel Type: | Dsl |
Chevrolet Express Passenger Van in the News
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- Update: Police ID man killed in Bedford County wreck - Lynchburg News and Advance
- Panguitch woman dies in crash on US 89 - Salt Lake Tribune
- Ambulance driver charged in fatal wreck in Lynchburg - Lynchburg News and Advance
Chevrolet Express Passenger Van in Blogs
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