2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 specs & colors
Full-size Passenger Van
MSRP
- RWD 1500 135"
- $23,070
- RWD 1500 135"
- $27,075
- RWD 1500 135" YF7 Upfitter
- $27,185
- AWD 1500 135"
- $27,995
- AWD 1500 135"
- $30,540
$27,075
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

Showing the 2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 RWD 1500 135"
Shop NowKey specs
Color options
Interior
Neutral
Medium Pewter
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V8
Engine Type
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12 City / 16 Hwy
MPG
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301 hp
Horsepower
|
2
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
13 x 1.18 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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12.0 x 1.14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Electrical
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
5.3L/325
Displacement
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325 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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301 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Transmission Overdrive Switch
A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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12 City / 16 Hwy
MPG
|
16.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
128 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
|
18 in
Step Up Height - Front
|
82 in
Height, Overall
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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217 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Length, Overall
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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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224 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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52 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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64 in
Third Shoulder Room
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64 in
Third Hip Room
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39 in
Third Head Room
|
25 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
N/A
Tailgate Width
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89 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
|
69 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
|
49 in
Rear Door Opening Height
|
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
|
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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135 in
Wheelbase
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69 in
Second Shoulder Room
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66 in
Second Hip Room
|
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
|
38 in
Third Leg Room
|
57 in
Rear Door Opening Width
|
N/A
Cargo Volume
|
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
|
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
|
8
Passenger Capacity
|
39 in
Second Head Room
|
19 in
Step Up Height - Side
|
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
|
57 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
|
40 in
Front Head Room
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48 in
Side Door Opening Height
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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66 in
Front Hip Room
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204 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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154 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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Safety
Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
Pwr
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
Independent
Axle Type - Front
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Multi-leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Coil springs
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
P245/75R16
Rear Tire Size
|
P245/75R16
Spare Tire Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
|
P245/75R16
Front Tire Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
5,302 lbs
Curb Weight
|
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,898 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,889 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,413 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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12,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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5,302 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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1,898 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
|
945 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
|
7,200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
6,300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
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