2012 Chevrolet Express 2500 1LT 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" 1LT
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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
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8
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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13.0 x 1.1 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.8 x 1.5 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Electrical
145
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
295 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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280 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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4.8L/293
Displacement
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Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
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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
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57 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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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
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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
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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12
Passenger Capacity
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Safety
Standard
Navigation System
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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49 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr
Steering Type
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Suspension
Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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Hypoid Drive
Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
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LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
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LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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31 gal
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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9,800 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,005 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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6,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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13,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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2,727 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,727 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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5,873 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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2,760 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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3,113 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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