2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 specs & colors
Full-size Cargo Van
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
Current listing price

Showing the 2012 Chevrolet Express 1500 RWD 1500 135"
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Color options
Interior
Neutral
Medium Pewter
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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310 hp
195 hp Horsepower
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2
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12.0 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.0 x 1.2 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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125
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
Gas V6
Engine Type
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4.3L/262
Displacement
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195 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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260 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Transmission Overdrive Switch
A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
|
11.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
2
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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270 ft³
Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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40 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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69 in
Front Shoulder Room
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66 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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135 in
Wheelbase
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224 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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84 in
Height, Overall
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40 in
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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28 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
|
7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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49 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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57 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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48 in
Side Door Opening Height
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44 in
Side Door Opening Width
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20 in
Step Up Height - Front
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21 in
Step Up Height - Side
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154 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
|
125 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
|
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
|
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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53 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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53 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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Safety
Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
Pwr-Assisted
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
P245/70R17
Front Tire Size
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P245/70R17
Rear Tire Size
|
P245/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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17 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
17 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
7,300 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
|
2,852 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
|
4,918 lbs
Curb Weight
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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2,066 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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4,918 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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2,382 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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2,382 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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9,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
4,300 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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430 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
4,300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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645 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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6,700 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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