2012 Chevrolet Express 2500 Y3H Paratransit specs & colors
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MSRP
- RWD 2500 135" Y3H Paratransit $26,595
- RWD 2500 135" $26,595
- RWD 2500 155" Y3H Paratransit $28,455
- RWD 2500 155" $28,455
- RWD 2500 135" 1LS $29,835
- RWD 2500 135" 1LT $29,835
- RWD 2500 135" Diesel $38,540
- RWD 2500 155" Diesel $40,400
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Specifications
| Rear Door Type | Dual Swing-out |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 770 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 145 |
| Engine Type | Gas/Ethanol V8 |
| Displacement | 6.0L/364 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 324 @ 4700 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 373 @ 4400 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Yes |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 15 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 310.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 10 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 12 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 465.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | HD Automatic |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.03 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.36 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.53 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.15 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.67 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.06 |
| 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 | 12.8 x 1.5 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.0 x 1.1 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 | 49.2 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | LT245/75R16E |
| Rear Tire Size | LT245/75R16E |
| Spare Tire Size | LT245/75R16E |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 5000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 500 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 10000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 1500 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | 10000 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 3023 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 2281 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 5304.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 3296.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 3296.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 16000 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 9460.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 5304.00 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 8600.00 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 | 81.5 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 | 27.8 in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 11.0 in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 7.1 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 | 20.3 in |
| Step Up Height - Side | 20.8 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 |
| Engine, Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI FlexFuel (324 hp [241.6 kW] @ 4700 rpm, 373 lb-ft of torque [503.6 N-m] @ 4400 rpm) (Includes external engine cooler.) | Optional |
| Frame, full-length box ladder-type | Standard |
| Audio system, radio provisions only. Includes alarm warning chimes, radio wiring harness, radio antenna and 2 front door speakers | Standard |
| Tires, front LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall | Optional |
| Mirrors, outside manual, Black | Standard |
| Glass, swing-out rear side door and rear door window (Includes (A18) rear cargo door windows swing-out glass.) | Optional |
| Seats, front bucket with vinyl trim and outboard head restraints, includes inboard armrests. (Includes (DAA) driver and front passenger vinyl visor. Requires (**W) interior trim.) | Optional |
| Console, engine cover with open storage bin | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature and oil pressure | Standard |
| Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted, all windows | Standard |
| Glass, swing-out rear cargo door windows (Included with (A19) rear side door and rear door window swing-out glass.) | Optional |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Assist handle, front passenger | Standard |
| Wheels, 4 - 16" x 6.5" (40.6 cm x 16.5 cm) steel includes Gray center caps and steel spare | Optional |
| Suspension, front independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar | Optional |
| Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe | Standard |
| License plate kit, front | Standard |
| Seating arrangement, driver and front passenger high-back buckets with head restraints and vinyl or cloth trim | Standard |
| Battery, heavy-duty 770 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power | Optional |
| Tires, rear LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall | Optional |
| Suspension, rear hypoid drive axle with multi-leaf springs | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night | Optional |
| Grille, Black composite with single rectangular halogen headlamps (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.) | Standard |
| Headlamps, single halogen | Optional |
| Tire, spare LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall located at rear underbody of vehicle | Optional |
| Defogger, side windows | Standard |
| Fuel tank capacity, mid-frame and approximately 31 gallons (117.3L) | Standard |
| Rear axle, 3.42 ratio | Optional |
| Body, standard | 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. | Optional |
| Lighting, interior with 2 dome lights, defeat switch and door handle-activated switches | Standard |
| Steering wheel, steel sleeve column with theft-deterrent locking feature, Black | Standard |
| Oil life monitor | Standard |
| Bumpers, front and rear painted Black with step-pad (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.) | Standard |
| Tow/haul mode selector, instrument panel-mounted | Standard |
| Steering, power | Standard |
| Glass, fixed full-body window package | Optional |
| Door, swing-out passenger-side, 60/40 split | Optional |
| Trim panels, side and rear cargo door | Optional |
| Floor covering, full-length Black vinyl | Optional |
| GVWR, 8600 lbs. (3901 kg) (Standard on CG23405 and CG23705 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.) | Standard |
| Cup holders, 3 on the engine console cover | Standard |
| Air conditioning, single-zone manual | Optional |
| Air bag deactivation switch, frontal, passenger-side (Requires (C6P) 8600 lbs. (3901 kg) GVWR or (C6Y) 9600 lbs. (4354 kg) GVWR. 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 |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Standard |
| StabiliTrak, traction assistance and vehicle stability enhancement system | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III | Standard |
| Alternator, 145 amps | Optional |
| Power outlets, 2 auxiliary on engine console cover with covers, 12-volt | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger (Included with (AR7) front bucket seats with vinyl trim.) | Optional |
| Door beams, steel-side | Standard |
| Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers | Standard |
| Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger (Includes passenger-side deactivation switch for models with (C6P) 8600 lbs. (3901 kg) GVWR and above. 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.) | Optional |
| Incomplete vehicle certification | Optional |
| Headliner, cloth, over driver and passenger | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock, for automatic transmissions | Standard |
| Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty, electronically controlled with overdrive tow/haul mode and internal transmission oil cooler | Optional |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not monitor spare tires) | Optional |
| Transmission oil cooler, external | Optional |
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