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
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| Rear Door Type | Dual Swing-out |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 125 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 4.3L/262 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 195 @ 4600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 260 @ 2800 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Yes |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 20 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 465.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 15 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 17 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 620.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.06 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.63 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.29 |
| Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Transfer Case Model | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Coil Spring |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Hypoid Multi-Leaf |
| Axle Type - Front | Independent |
| Axle Type - Rear | Semi-Floating |
| Frame Type | Ladder |
| Side Door Type | Swing-out |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.0 x 1.1 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.0 x 1.2 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 31 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 43.4 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P245/70R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/70R17 |
| Spare Tire Size | P245/70R17 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 4300 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 430 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 4300 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 645 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | 6700 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2852 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 2066 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 4918.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 2382.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 2382.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 9500 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 7600.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 4918.00 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 7300.00 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Front Head Room | 39.8 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 68.8 in |
| Front Hip Room | 65.5 in |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 135.0 in |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | 224.1 in |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 79.2 in |
| Height, Overall | 83.7 in |
| Overhang, Front | 39.7 in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A in |
| Cab to End of Frame | N/A in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | 28.4 in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 8.0 in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 7.4 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 49.4 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 57.0 in |
| Side Door Opening Height | 47.9 in |
| Side Door Opening Width | 44.1 in |
| Step Up Height - Front | 20.4 in |
| Step Up Height - Side | 20.6 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console | 153.6 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 124.6 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 52.7 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 52.9 in |
| Tailgate Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume | 270.4 ft³ |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Body, standard | Standard |
| Suspension, front independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar (Requires CG13405, CG23405, CG23705, CG33405 and CG33705 models.) | Standard |
| Grille, Black composite with single rectangular halogen headlamps (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.) | Standard |
| Door, swing-out passenger-side, 60/40 split | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger, cloth, padded | Standard |
| Air conditioning, single-zone manual | Standard |
| Tire, spare P245/70R17 all-season, blackwall (Requires CG13405 or CH13405 models standard tire.) | Standard |
| Floor covering, full-length Black rubberized-vinyl (Not available with (YF2) Ambulance Package or (RFM) rear floor covering delete.) | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III | Standard |
| Wheels, 4 - 17" x 7" (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm) steel, includes steel spare (Requires CG13405 or CH13405 models.) | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside manual, Black | Standard |
| Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers | Standard |
| Lighting, auxiliary with reading and underhood lights (Standard on CG13405 and CH13405 models. Includes (U80) 8-point digital compass. Included with (PCR) Express Access Plus Package. Not available with (YF2) Ambulance Package.) | Standard |
| Console, engine cover with open storage bin | Standard |
| Tires, rear P245/70R17 all-season, blackwall (Requires CG13405 or CH13405 models standard tire.) | Standard |
| Headlamps, single halogen (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.) | Standard |
| Trim panels, hinged rear side doors and hinged rear doors | Standard |
| Audio system, radio provisions only. Includes alarm warning chimes, radio wiring harness, radio antenna and 2 front door speakers | Standard |
| Steering, power | Standard |
| Air bags, head/side-curtain (Standard on CG13405 and CH13405 models. Requires (AK5) driver and right-front passenger air bags and (TR9) auxiliary lighting. Not available with (AJ3) driver-side only frontal air bag and SEO option (5L3) interior trim panels. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) | Standard |
| Door beams, steel-side | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tires) | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Standard |
| Defogger, side windows | Standard |
| Driver Information Center includes fuel range, average speed, oil life, tire pressure monitoring, fuel used, ice warning, engine hours, average fuel economy, tachometer, and maintenance reminders. Compass and outside temperature available if equipped. (When (FHZ) Dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) system is ordered, includes average speed, oil life, tire pressure monitoring, ice warning, engine hours, tachometer and maintenance reminders. Compass and outside temperature available if equipped.) | Standard |
| Fuel tank capacity, mid-frame and approximately 31 gallons (117.3L) | Standard |
| Battery, 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power | Standard |
| Bumpers, front and rear painted Black with step-pad (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.) | Standard |
| GVWR, 7300 lbs. (3311 kg) (Standard on CG13405 or CH13405 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.) | Standard |
| Suspension, rear hypoid drive axle with multi-leaf springs | Standard |
| Assist handle, front passenger | Standard |
| License plate kit, front | Standard |
| Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger (Includes passenger-side air bag deactivation switch on models CG23405, CG23705, CG33405 and CG33705. Not available with (ZX1) driver only high-back bucket seat or (AJ3) driver-side only frontal air bag. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) | Standard |
| Steering wheel, steel sleeve column with theft-deterrent locking feature, Black | Standard |
| Power outlets, 2 auxiliary on engine console cover with covers, 12-volt | Standard |
| Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Standard on CG13405, CH13405, CG23405, CG23705, CG33405 and CG33705 models. Required with (LU3) Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI engine, (L20) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine, (L96) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI FlexFuel or (LC8) Gaseous 6.0L V8 SFI engine. Available with (LMF) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.) | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature and oil pressure | Standard |
| Seats, front bucket with vinyl trim and outboard head restraints, includes inboard armrests. (Requires (**W) interior trim.) | Standard |
| Frame, full-length box ladder-type | Standard |
| Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted, all windows | Standard |
| Oil life monitor | Standard |
| Compass, 8-point digital located in the Driver Information Center (Included and only available with (TR9) auxiliary lighting.) | 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 |
| Cup holders, 3 on the engine console cover | Standard |
| Seating arrangement, driver and front passenger high-back buckets with head restraints and vinyl or cloth trim | Standard |
| Headliner, cloth, over driver and passenger | Standard |
| Tow/haul mode selector, instrument panel-mounted | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock, for automatic transmissions | 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 CG13405 model. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.) | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Warning tones, headlamp on and key-in-ignition | Standard |
| Lighting, interior with 2 dome lights, defeat switch and door handle-activated switches | Standard |
| Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe | Standard |
| Tires, front P245/70R17 all-season, blackwall (Requires CG13405 or CH13405 models standard tire. Available with (ZX9) spare tire delete.) | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc | Standard |
| StabiliTrak, traction assistance and vehicle stability enhancement system | Standard |
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