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2011 Chevrolet Express 3500 specs & colors

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2011 Chevrolet Express 3500

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Rear Door Type Dual Swing-out
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Size 16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size 16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size 16 x 6.5 in
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 105
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 295 @ 4600
Engine Type Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Oil Cooler Yes
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 280 @ 5200
Displacement 4.8L/293
Cruising Range - City 310.00 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy 496.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 16 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 12 MPG
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 10 MPG
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.53
Transfer Case Power Take Off Not Available
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.15
Trans Power Take Off Not Available
Trans Type 6
Transfer Case Model Not Available
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.85
Trans Description Cont. Again Not Available
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.03
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.06
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low Not Available
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.36
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High Not Available
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Rear Full-Floating
Axle Type - Front Independent
Frame Type Ladder
Side Door Type Swing-out
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.8 x 1.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.0 x 1.1 in
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) Not Available
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 31 gal
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 49.2 ft
Steering Type Pwr-Assisted
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Front Tire Size LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size LT245/75R16E
Maximum Trailering Capacity 10000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 7400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 1110 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 500 lbs
Option Weight - Rear 0.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload 4238.00 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating 13000 lbs
Curb Weight - Front 3003 lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity 4238.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear 2359 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight 5362.00 lbs
Curb Weight 5362.00 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating 10384.00 lbs
Base Curb Weight N/A lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 9600.00 lbs
Option Weight - Front 0.00 lbs
Rear Door Opening Height 49.4 in
Tailgate Width N/A in
Passenger Capacity 2
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Wheelbase 135.0 in
Ground Clearance, Rear 7.7 in
Rear Door Opening Width 57.0 in
Height, Overall 81.5 in
Length, Overall N/A in
Side Door Opening Height 47.9 in
Overhang, Front 39.7 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console 153.6 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper 224.1 in
Front Head Room 39.8 in
Front Hip Room 65.5 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 124.6 in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Cargo Volume 270.4 ft³
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline N/A in
Cab to End of Frame N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Ground to Top of Load Floor 27.8 in
Step Up Height - Front 20.3 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 52.7 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height 52.9 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear N/A in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper N/A in
Front Shoulder Room 68.8 in
Side Door Opening Width 44.1 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 79.2 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume N/A ft³
Cargo Box Width @ Floor N/A in
Ground Clearance, Front 8.8 in
Front Leg Room 41.3 in
Second Head Room N/A in
Step Up Height - Side 20.8 in
Rear wheel drive Standard
GVWR, 9600 lbs. (4354 kg) (Standard on *G33*05 Models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.) Standard
Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe Standard
Suspension, rear hypoid drive axle with multi-leaf springs Standard
Frame, full-length box ladder-type Standard
Steering, power Standard
Fuel tank capacity, mid-frame and approximately 31 gallons (117.3L) Standard
Tires, rear LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall (Standard on the *G23*05 and *G33*05 models.) Standard
Floor covering, full-length Black rubberized-vinyl (Not available with (YF2) Ambulance Package or (RFM) rear floor covering delete.) Standard
Assist handle, front passenger Standard
Defogger, side windows Standard
Engine, Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI FlexFuel (280 hp [208.8 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 295 lb-ft of torque [398.3 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) (Includes external engine oil cooler. Standard on *G23*05 models and *G33*05 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.) Standard
Power outlets, 2 auxiliary on engine console cover with covers, 12-volt Standard
Wheels, 4 - 16" x 6.5" (40.6 cm x 16.5 cm) steel includes Gray center caps and steel spare (Standard on *G23*05 and *G33*05 models.) Standard
Grille, Black composite with single rectangular halogen headlamps (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.) Standard
Battery, 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power Standard
Body, standard Standard
Mirrors, outside manual, Black Standard
Air conditioning, single-zone manual Standard
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III Standard
StabiliTrak, traction assistance and vehicle stability enhancement system Standard
Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger (Includes passenger-side air bag deactivation switch on models **23*05 and **33*05. 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 for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) Standard
Seats, front bucket with vinyl trim and outboard head restraints, includes inboard armrests. (Requires (**W) interior trim.) Standard
Suspension, front independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar (Requires *G***05 models.) Standard
Daytime Running Lamps Standard
License plate kit, front 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
Door beams, steel-side Standard
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Standard on **13405 models, *G23*05 models, and *G33*05 models. Required with (LU3) Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI engine, (L20) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine, (L96) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI FlexFuel or (LC8) Gaseous 6.0L V8 SFI engine. Available with (LMF) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.) Standard
Air bag deactivation switch, frontal, passenger-side (Requires (C6P) 8600 lbs. (3901 kg) GVWR or (C6Y) 9600 lbs. (4354 kg) GVWR. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) Standard
Tires, front LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall (Standard on the *G23*05 and *G33*05 models.) Standard
Steering wheel, steel sleeve column with theft-deterrent locking feature, Black Standard
Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted, all windows Standard
Headliner, cloth, over driver and passenger Standard
Audio system, radio provisions only. Includes alarm warning chimes, radio wiring harness, radio antenna and 2 front door speakers Standard
Seating arrangement, driver and front passenger high-back buckets with head restraints and vinyl or cloth trim Standard
Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers Standard
Lighting, interior with 2 dome lights, defeat switch and door handle-activated switches Standard
Tire, spare LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall located at rear underbody of vehicle (Standard on the *G23*05 and *G33*05 models.) 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 (Standard on *G23*05 models and *G33*05 models. Requires (L20) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine or (L96) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine or (LC8) Gaseous 6.0L V8 SFI engine. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.) Standard
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature and oil pressure Standard
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire) Standard
Tow/haul mode selector, instrument panel-mounted Standard
Alternator, 105 amps (Not available with **13405 models.) Standard
Headlamps, single halogen (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.) Standard
Visors, driver and front passenger, cloth, padded Standard
Console, engine cover with open storage bin Standard
Door, swing-out passenger-side, 60/40 split Standard
Oil life monitor Standard
Transmission oil cooler, external (Included and only available with (L20) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine or (L96) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine.) Standard
Warning tones, headlamp on and key-in-ignition Standard
Cup holders, 3 on the engine console cover Standard
Bumpers, front and rear painted Black with step-pad (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.) Standard

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