2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 specs & colors

Full-size Cargo Van

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MSRP
RWD 1500 135"
$25,090
RWD 1500 135" 1LS
$28,940
RWD 1500 135" 1LT
$28,940
AWD 1500 135"
$30,140
AWD 1500 135" 1LS
$32,495
AWD 1500 135" 1LT
$32,495
$25,090
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Chevrolet Express 1500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Neutral
Medium Pewter

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
310 hp
195 hp
Horsepower
2
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
125
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
195 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
4.3L/262
Displacement
260 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Transmission Overdrive Switch
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
11.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

53 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
41 in
Front Leg Room
53 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Length, Overall
N/A
Second Leg Room
49 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
135 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
224 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
2
Passenger Capacity
48 in
Side Door Opening Height
40 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
21 in
Step Up Height - Side
20 in
Step Up Height - Front
N/A
Second Hip Room
84 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Tailgate Width
57 in
Rear Door Opening Width
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
28 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
40 in
Front Head Room
44 in
Side Door Opening Width
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
66 in
Front Hip Room
154 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
270 ft³
Cargo Volume
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
69 in
Front Shoulder Room
125 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

P245/70R17
Front Tire Size
P245/70R17
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
P245/70R17
Spare Tire Size
17 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
17 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
6,700 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,300 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,382 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
7,300 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
4,918 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
2,066 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
645 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,382 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
9,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
430 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,918 lbs
Curb Weight
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,852 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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