2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 specs & colors

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Specifications

Rear Door Type

Dual Swing-out

Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Rear Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	16 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size	16 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size	16 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Material	Steel

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	105
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	600

Displacement	4.3L/262
Engine Type	Gas V6
Engine Oil Cooler	Yes
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	260 @ 2800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	195 @ 4600

Cruising Range - City	465.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	15 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	20 MPG
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
Cruising Range - Hwy	620.00 mi

Trans Description Cont. Again	Not Available
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.70
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type	4
Trans Power Take Off	Not Available
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.29
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	Not Available
Transfer Case Power Take Off	Not Available
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.06
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Transfer Case Model	Not Available
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.63
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	Not Available
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	N/A

Axle Type - Front	Independent
Axle Type - Rear	Semi-Floating
Suspension Type - Front	Independent
Suspension Type - Rear	Hypoid Multi-Leaf

Frame Type

Ladder

Side Door Type

Swing-out

Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake Type	Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	13 x 1.2 in
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12 x 1.1 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	31 gal

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	43.4 ft
Steering Type	Pwr-Assisted

Spare Tire Size	P245/75R16
Front Tire Size	P245/75R16
Rear Tire Size	P245/75R16

Maximum Trailering Capacity	N/A lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	645 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	4000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	4300 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	Not Available lbs

Curb Weight - Rear	2059 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	7200.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Front	2760 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating	9500 lbs
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload	2381.00 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating	7600.00 lbs
Base Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	2381.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear	0.00 lbs
Option Weight - Front	0.00 lbs
Curb Weight	4819.00 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight	4819.00 lbs

Second Head Room	N/A in
Length, Overall	N/A in
Wheelbase	135.0 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor	27.7 in
Tailgate Width	N/A in
Side Door Opening Width	44.1 in
Step Up Height - Side	20.9 in
Overhang, Front	39.7 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper	224.1 in
Step Up Height - Front	20.1 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	51.9 in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Side Door Opening Height	47.9 in
Cargo Volume	225.1 ft³
Ground Clearance, Rear	7.6 in
Rear Door Opening Height	49.4 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	N/A in
Front Head Room	40.2 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	52.7 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	79.4 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume	N/A ft³
Passenger Capacity	2
Height, Overall	81.5 in
Front Shoulder Room	68.8 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console	153.6 in
Front Hip Room	65.5 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	127.8 in
Rear Door Opening Width	57.0 in
Second Leg Room	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor	N/A in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper	N/A in
Second Shoulder Room	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear	N/A in
Cab to End of Frame	N/A in
Ground Clearance, Front	8.6 in
Front Leg Room	41.3 in

Door beams, steel-side	Standard
Door, swing-out passenger-side, 60/40 split	Standard
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature and oil pressure	Standard
Mirrors, outside manual, Black	Standard
Seats, front bucket with vinyl trim and outboard head restraints (Requires (W) interior trim.)**	Standard
*Engine, Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI (195 hp [145.4 kW] @ 4600 rpm, 260 lb-ft of torque [351.0 N-m] @ 2800 rpm) (Standard and only available on G13405 model. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)**	Standard
Steering, power	Standard
Visors, driver and front passenger, padded	Standard
Cup holders, 3 on the engine console cover	Standard
Seating arrangement, driver and front passenger high-back buckets, adjustable with head restraints and vinyl or cloth trim	Standard
Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe	Standard
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc	Standard
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III	Standard
Tire, spare P245/75R16 all-season, blackwall, located at rear underbody of vehicle (Standard on 13405 models.)**	Standard
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night	Standard
Power outlets, 2 auxiliary on engine console cover with covers, 12-volt	Standard
Driver Information Center, includes fuel range, average speed, oil life, and tire pressure monitoring, fuel used, ice warning, engine hours, average fuel economy, tachometer, and maintenance reminders. Compass and outside temperature available if equipped.	Standard
Tires, rear P245/75R16 all-season, blackwall (Standard on 13405 models.)**	Standard
Console, engine cover with open storage bin	Standard
Grille, Black composite with single rectangular halogen headlamps (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.)	Standard
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, tow/haul mode and internal transmission oil cooler (Required and standard when ordered with (LU3) Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI engine or (LMF) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI engine. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)	Standard
Defogger, side windows	Standard
Tow/haul mode selector, instrument panel-mounted	Standard
Warning tones, headlamp on and key-in-ignition	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard
Headlamps, single halogen (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.)	Standard
Brake/transmission shift interlock, for automatic transmissions	Standard
Tires, front P245/75R16 all-season, blackwall (Standard on 13405 models.)**	Standard
Air conditioning, single-zone manual	Standard
Battery, 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power	Standard
Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers	Standard
License plate kit, front	Standard
Audio system, radio provisions only. Includes alarm warning chimes, radio wiring harness, radio antenna and 2 front door speakers	Standard
Assist handle, front passenger	Standard
Alternator, 105 amps (Not available with (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.)	Standard
Bumpers, front and rear painted Black with step-pad (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.)	Standard
*GVWR, 7200 lbs. (3266 kg) (Standard on G13405 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)**	Standard
Headliner, cloth, over driver and passenger (Not included with (YF2) Ambulance Package.)	Standard
Rear wheel drive	Standard
Suspension, rear hypoid drive axle with multi-leaf springs	Standard
Lighting, interior with 2 dome lights, defeat switch and door handle-activated switches	Standard
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Standard on 13405 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)**	Standard
Wheels, Gray-painted, includes Gray center caps and steel spare	Standard
Floor covering, full-length Black rubberized-vinyl (Not standard with (YF2) Ambulance Package.)	Standard
Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted, all windows	Standard
Oil life monitor	Standard
*Suspension, front independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar (Requires G*05 models.)	Standard
Body, standard	Standard
Frame, full-length box ladder-type	Standard
Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger (Includes passenger-side air bag deactivation switch on models with (C6P) 8600 lbs. (3901 kg) GVWR and above. Not available with (ZX1) driver only high-back bucket seat or (AJ3) driver side only frontal air bag. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)	Standard
Steering wheel, steel sleeve column with theft-deterrent locking feature, Black	Standard

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