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
$30,140
Starting MSRP
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2012 Chevrolet Express 1500

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Neutral
Medium Pewter

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
13 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
310 hp
Horsepower
2
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

310 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
5.3L/323
Displacement
Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
334 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Transmission Overdrive Switch
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
13 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
14.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

7,300 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
1,555 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,332 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
4,300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,745 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,745 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
645 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
6,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,413 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
4,300 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,555 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
9,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
430 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Base Curb Weight

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