2016 Chevrolet Express 3500 specs & colors

Full-size Cargo Van

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$33,915

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Key specs

3-door

1 seat

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

0 combined MPG

Vehicle length and height not available

Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Neutral

Medium Pewter

Packages

Chrome Appearance Package

$355

Starting MSRP

(Includes (V37) front and rear chrome bumpers and (V22) chrome grille with dual composite halogen headlamps.

Hotel Shuttle Package, incomplete vehicle

$1,690

Starting MSRP

Includes (B31) front rubberized vinyl Black floor covering
(KG3) 145-amp alternator
(ZQ3) Convenience Package

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

$395

Starting MSRP

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Preferred Equipment Group

Starting MSRP

includes Standard Equipment

Express Access Plus Package

$540

Starting MSRP

Includes (UF2) Express Access Enhanced Lighting Package
(ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package
(P03) chrome center cap wheel trim

Specifications

Rear Door Type

Dual Swing-out

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

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	105

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

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

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

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

Frame Type

Ladder

Side Door Type

Swing-out

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

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

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

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

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	5000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	8800 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	880 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity	10000 lbs

Base Curb Weight	N/A lbs
Curb Weight - Front	2936 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear	2496 lbs
Option Weight - Front	0.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear	0.00 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight	5513.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload	4087.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	4168.00 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating	14600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating	10384.00 lbs
Curb Weight	5432.00 lbs
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	9600.00 lbs

Passenger Capacity	2
Front Head Room	39.80 in
Front Leg Room	41.30 in
Front Shoulder Room	68.80 in
Front Hip Room	65.50 in
Second Head Room	N/A in
Second Leg Room	N/A in
Second Shoulder Room	N/A in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Wheelbase	135.00 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper	224.10 in
Length, Overall	N/A in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	79.20 in
Height, Overall	84.50 in
Overhang, Front	39.70 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper	N/A in
Cab to End of Frame	N/A in
Ground to Top of Load Floor	27.80 in
Ground Clearance, Front	8.80 in
Ground Clearance, Rear	7.70 in
Rear Door Opening Height	49.40 in
Rear Door Opening Width	57.00 in
Side Door Opening Height	47.90 in
Side Door Opening Width	44.10 in
Step Up Height - Front	20.30 in
Step Up Height - Side	20.80 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console	153.60 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1	124.60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear	N/A in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	52.70 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	52.90 in
Tailgate Width	N/A in
Cargo Volume	239.7 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume	N/A ft³

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

Door, swing-out passenger-side, 60/40 split (STD)	Standard
License plate kit, front	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
Mirrors, outside manual, Black	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
Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers	Standard
Tires, front LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall	Standard
Bumpers, front and rear painted Black with step-pad (Deleted when (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package is ordered.)	Standard
Tire, spare LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall located at rear underbody of vehicle (STD)	Standard
Headlamps, single halogen (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.)	Standard

Floor covering, full-length Black rubberized-vinyl (Not available with (YF2) Ambulance Package or (RFM) rear floor covering delete.)	Standard
Air conditioning, single-zone manual (STD)	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
Warning tones, headlamp on and key-in-ignition	Standard
Defogger, side windows	Standard
Cargo tie-downs 6 D-ring attachments on cargo area floor	Standard
Visors, driver and front passenger, cloth, padded	Standard
Power outlet, 120-volt	Standard
Trim panels, hinged rear side doors and hinged rear doors	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
Seats, front bucket with vinyl trim and outboard head restraints, includes inboard armrests. (STD) (Requires (W) interior trim.)**	Standard
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature and oil pressure	Standard
Tow/haul mode selector, instrument panel-mounted	Standard
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III	Standard
Windows, power (Included with (ZQ2) Convenience Package. Deleted when (R8J) power window delete is ordered.)	Standard
Console, engine cover with open storage bin	Standard
Steering wheel, steel sleeve column with theft-deterrent locking feature, Black	Standard
Oil life monitor	Standard
Assist handles, driver and right-front passenger	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
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
Headliner, cloth, over driver and passenger	Standard
Cup holders, 3 on the engine console cover	Standard
Power outlets, 2 auxiliary on engine console cover with covers, 12-volt	Standard

Battery, 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power	Standard
Alternator, 105 amps	Standard
Suspension, rear hypoid drive axle with multi-leaf springs	Standard
Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe	Standard
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty, electronically controlled with overdrive tow/haul mode and internal transmission oil cooler (STD) (Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)	Standard
Frame, full-length box ladder-type	Standard
Suspension, front independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar	Standard
Steering, power	Standard
Transmission oil cooler, external	Standard
GVWR, 9600 lbs. (4354 kg) (Standard on CG33405 or CG33705 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)	Standard
Rear wheel drive	Standard
Fuel tank capacity, mid-frame and approximately 31 gallons (117.3L)	Standard
Engine, Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI (285 hp [212.5 kW] @ 5400 rpm, 295 lb-ft of torque [398.3 N-m] @ 4600 rpm) (STD) (Includes external engine oil cooler. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)	Standard
Body, standard (STD)	Standard
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc	Standard
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Required with (L20) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI engine or (L96) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI FlexFuel. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)	Standard

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

Air bags, driver and right-front passenger, seat-mounted side-impact and head curtain side-impact (Not available with (YF2) Ambulance Package. 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.)	Standard
Door beams, steel-side	Standard
Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger (Included with (ZX2) driver and front passenger high-back bucket seats or (ZP6) 5-passenger Express Crew Van Package. Includes passenger-side air bag deactivation switch. 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.)	Standard
StabiliTrak, traction assistance and vehicle stability enhancement system	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)	Standard
Brake/transmission shift interlock, for automatic transmissions	Standard
Air bag deactivation switch, frontal, passenger-side (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.)	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard

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