2012 Chevrolet Express 2500 1LS specs & colors
Full-size Passenger Van
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
$29,835
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

Showing the 2012 Chevrolet Express 2500 RWD 2500 135" 1LS
Shop NowKey specs
Color options
Interior
Neutral
Medium Pewter
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
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11 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
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280 hp
324 hp Horsepower
|
8
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)
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12.8 x 1.5 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.0 x 1.1 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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105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
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4.8L/293
Displacement
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280 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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295 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
Transmission Overdrive Switch A/T Transmission Options
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11 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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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38 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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69 in
Second Shoulder Room
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66 in
Second Hip Room
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39 in
Third Head Room
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37 in
Third Leg Room
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66 in
Third Shoulder Room
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63 in
Third Hip Room
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38 in
Fourth Head Room
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37 in
Fourth Leg Room
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69 in
Fourth Shoulder Room
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66 in
Fourth 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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82 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
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11 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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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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19 in
Step Up Height - Front
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20 in
Step Up Height - Side
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154 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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126 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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89 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
|
57 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
|
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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50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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52 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Cargo Volume
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216 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
|
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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92 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
|
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
|
12
Passenger Capacity
|
Safety
Standard
Navigation System
|
Standard
Stability Control
|
Steering
Pwr
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
49 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Suspension
Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
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Hypoid Drive
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
LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
|
LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
|
LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 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
5,873 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
|
2,727 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
|
2,727 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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13,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
6,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
1,005 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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9,800 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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9,460 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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5,873 lbs
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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8,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
|
3,113 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,760 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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