2016 Chevrolet Express 2500 Paratransit specs & colors

Full-size Cargo Van

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$30,595

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Key specs

3-door

1 seat

285.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)

0 combined MPG

Vehicle length and height not available

Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Medium Pewter

Packages

Convenience Package, Tilt-Wheel and (K34) cruise control

$395

Starting MSRP

Chrome Appearance Package

$355

Starting MSRP

(Includes (V37) front and rear chrome bumpers and (V22) chrome grille.)

Preferred Equipment Group

$970

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includes Standard Equipment

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Paratransit Package

Starting MSRP

(Includes (B38) full-length Black vinyl floor covering
(ZW6) full body window package fixed glass
(A18) rear door window swing-out glass

Specifications

Rear Door Type

Dual Swing-out

Front Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material	Steel
Spare Wheel Material	Steel

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	770
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	145

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	285 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	295 @ 4600
Engine Type	Gas V8
Engine Oil Cooler	Yes
Displacement	4.8L/293

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	N/A MPG
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	N/A mi
Cruising Range - City	N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	N/A MPG

Trans Type	6
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	N/A
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.36
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	N/A
Transfer Case Model	N/A
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.15
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	N/A
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.53
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.06
Trans Description Cont. Again	N/A
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Power Take Off	N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1)	4.03
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.85
Transfer Case Power Take Off	N/A

Suspension Type - Rear	Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Rear	Semi-Floating
Suspension Type - Front	Coil Spring
Axle Type - Front	Independent

Frame Type

Ladder

Side Door Type

Swing-out

Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Brake Type	Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	13.0 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.8 x 1.5 in

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	31.0 gal

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	49.2 ft
Steering Type	Pwr
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft

Rear Tire Size	LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size	LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size	LT245/75R16E

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	8900 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	5000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	890 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity	10000 lbs

Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	3200.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear	0.00 lbs
Option Weight - Front	0.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Front	3031 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating	14600 lbs
Base Curb Weight	N/A lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight	5555.00 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating	9460.00 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	8600.00 lbs
Curb Weight	5400.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload	3045.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear	2369 lbs

Ground Clearance, Front	11.00 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume	N/A ft³
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper	N/A in
Rear Door Opening Height	49.40 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	N/A in
Step Up Height - Side	20.80 in
Front Hip Room	65.50 in
Front Leg Room	41.30 in
Passenger Capacity	2
Width, Max w/o mirrors	79.20 in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor	N/A in
Side Door Opening Height	47.90 in
Height, Overall	84.60 in
Front Shoulder Room	68.80 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear	N/A in
Wheelbase	135.00 in
Front Head Room	39.80 in
Overhang, Front	39.70 in
Tailgate Width	N/A in
Step Up Height - Front	20.30 in
Side Door Opening Width	44.10 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	124.60 in
Ground Clearance, Rear	7.10 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor	27.80 in
Length, Overall	N/A in
Second Leg Room	N/A in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	52.90 in
Rear Door Opening Width	57.00 in
Second Shoulder Room	N/A in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper	224.10 in
Second Head Room	N/A in
Cargo Volume	239.7 ft³
Cab to End of Frame	N/A in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console	153.60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	52.70 in

Audio system, AM/FM stereo with MP3 player seek-and-scan, digital clock, TheftLock, random select, auxiliary jack and 2 front door speakers (STD)

Standard

Headlamps, single halogen	Standard
Bumpers, front and rear painted Black with step-pad (Deleted when (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package is ordered.)	Standard
Tires, rear LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall	Standard
Wheels, 4 - 16" x 6.5" (40.6 cm x 16.5 cm) steel includes Gray center caps and steel spare	Standard
Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted, all windows	Standard
Grille, Black composite with single rectangular halogen headlamps (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.)	Standard
Door, swing-out passenger-side, 60/40 split	Standard
Glass, swing-out rear side door and rear door window (Includes (A18) rear cargo door windows swing-out glass.)	Optional
Glass, swing-out rear cargo door windows (Included with (A19) rear side door and rear door window swing-out glass.)	Optional
Glass, fixed full-body window package	Optional
License plate kit, front	Standard
Tire, spare LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall located at rear underbody of vehicle	Standard
Mirrors, outside manual, Black	Standard
Tires, front LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall	Standard
Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers	Standard

Floor covering, full-length Black rubberized-vinyl	Standard
Cup holders, 3 on the engine console cover	Standard
Oil life monitor	Standard
Tow/haul mode selector, instrument panel-mounted	Standard
Headliner, cloth, over driver and passenger	Standard
Console, engine cover with open storage bin	Standard
Seating arrangement, driver and front passenger high-back buckets, with head restraints and vinyl or cloth trim (STD) (Not available with (AJ3) driver-side only frontal air bag.)	Standard
Power outlet, 120-volt	Standard
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III	Standard
Door locks, power with lock-out protection (NOTE: Does not include (ATG) Remote Keyless Entry. (ATG) Remote Keyless Entry must be ordered separately.)	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.	Standard
Assist handles, driver and right-front passenger	Standard
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature and oil pressure	Standard
Lighting, interior with 4 dome lights 1 overhead and 3 LED's on cross members in cargo area, includes defeat switch and door handle-activated switches (When (UF2) Express Access Enhanced Lighting Package is ordered, 2 LED lights are replaced with fluorescent lights.)	Standard
Defogger, side windows	Standard
Seats, front bucket with vinyl trim and outboard head restraints, includes inboard armrests. (STD) (Includes (DAA) driver and front passenger vinyl visor. Requires (W) interior trim.)**	Optional
Power outlets, 2 auxiliary on engine console cover with covers, 12-volt	Standard
Windows, power (Included with (ZQ2) Convenience Package. Deleted when (R8J) power window delete is ordered.)	Standard
Steering wheel, steel sleeve column with theft-deterrent locking feature, Black	Standard
Air conditioning, single-zone manual	Standard

Fuel tank capacity, mid-frame and approximately 31 gallons (117.3L)	Standard
Steering, power	Standard
Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe	Standard
GVWR, 8600 lbs. (3901 kg) (Standard on CG23405 or CG23705 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)	Standard
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc	Standard
Transmission oil cooler, external	Standard
Body, standard (STD)	Standard
Suspension, rear hypoid drive axle with multi-leaf springs	Standard
Engine, Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI FlexFuel (342 hp [255.0 kW] @ 5400 rpm, 373 lb-ft of torque [503.6 N-m] @ 4400 rpm) (Includes external engine cooler.) (STD)	Optional
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio	Standard
Suspension, front independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar	Standard
Frame, full-length box ladder-type	Standard
Alternator, 145 amps	Optional
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty, electronically controlled with overdrive tow/haul mode and internal transmission oil cooler (STD)	Standard
Rear wheel drive	Standard
Battery, heavy-duty 770 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power	Optional

Convenience Package, power windows and door locks (Includes (A31) power windows and (AU3) power door locks. NOTE: Does not include (ATG) Remote Keyless Entry. (ATG) Remote Keyless Entry must be ordered separately. Not available with (R6G) air conditioning delete.)

Standard

Incomplete vehicle certification

Optional

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not monitor spare tires)	Optional
Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger (Included with (ZX2) driver and front passenger high-back bucket seats. 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
Brake/transmission shift interlock, for automatic transmissions	Standard
Door beams, steel-side	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard
StabiliTrak, traction assistance and vehicle stability enhancement system	Standard
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.)	Optional

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