2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 Diesel specs & colors

Full-size Cargo Van

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MSRP
RWD 3500 135"
$29,915
RWD 3500 135" Y3H Paratransit
$29,915
RWD 3500 155" Y3H Paratransit
$30,800
RWD 3500 155"
$30,800
RWD 3500 135" 1LS
$32,130
RWD 3500 135" 1LT
$32,130
RWD 3500 155" 1LS
$34,000
RWD 3500 155" 1LT
$34,000
RWD 3500 135" Diesel
$41,860
RWD 3500 155" Diesel
$42,745
RWD 3500 135" 2LS
$45,070
RWD 3500 135" 2LT
$45,070
RWD 3500 155" 2LS
$46,940
RWD 3500 155" 2LT
$46,940
$41,860
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 Diesel

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Neutral
Medium Pewter

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Turbocharged Diesel V8
Engine Type
-
MPG
260 hp
Horsepower
1
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12.8 x 1.5 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 x 1.1 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

525 @ 1600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
260 @ 3100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
6.6L/403
Displacement
Turbocharged Diesel V8
Engine Type
6-Speed A/T
Transmission Overdrive Switch
A/T
Transmission Options
-
MPG
19.9 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

40 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
69 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
135 in
Wheelbase
224 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
82 in
Height, Overall
40 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
28 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
49 in
Rear Door Opening Height
57 in
Rear Door Opening Width
48 in
Side Door Opening Height
44 in
Side Door Opening Width
20 in
Step Up Height - Front
21 in
Step Up Height - Side
154 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
125 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
53 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
53 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Tailgate Width
270 ft³
Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
2
Passenger Capacity

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
10,384 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
10,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
17,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
4,394 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
4,394 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
5,206 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
2,291 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,915 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Base Curb Weight
5,206 lbs
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
9,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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