2021 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 3500 Regular Wheelbase Rear-Wheel Drive Features And Specs
Year
Style, Configuration, Engine Options
Trim
Express Cargo Van 3500 Regular Wheelbase Rear-Wheel Drive Package Includes
Vehicle
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Engine
Engine Order Code
LV1
Engine Type and Required Fuel
Gas V6
Displacement (liters/cubic inches)
4.3L/-TBD-
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Maximum Horsepower @ RPM
276 @ 5200
Maximum Torque @ RPM
298 @ 3900
Cooling System Capacity (quarts)
13.6
Engine Oil Cooler
Yes
Transmission
Transmission Order Code
M5U
Transmission Description
Automatic
Number of Transmission Speeds
8
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.56
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.97
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.08
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.69
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.27
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.65
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.82
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
NA
Transfer Case Model
NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio, high (:1)
NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio, low (:1)
NA
Clutch Size
NA
Fuel Economy And Range
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
NA
CO2 Emissions, 15K mi/year (tons)
NA
Range, city/highway (miles)
0.00 / 0.00
EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg)
/ /
Fuel Rank
Fuel Capacity / Gas Tank Size
31
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)
NA
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (inches)
135.15
Length (inches)
224.05
Width, without mirrors (inches)
79.25
Height (inches)
84.75
Rear Door Opening Height (inches)
49.4
Rear Door Opening Width (inches)
53.42
Body Length
0.00
Ground Clearance, Front
9.72
Interior Dimensions
Passenger / Seating Capacity
2
Front Head Room (inches)
40.85
Front Leg Room (inches)
41.35
Front Shoulder Room (inches)
68.85
Front Hip Room (inches)
65.47
Second Row Head Room (inches)
NA
Second Row Leg Room (inches)
NA
Second Row Shoulder Room (inches)
NA
Second Row Hip Room (inches)
NA
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Space/Area Length @ Floor to Console
154.7
Cargo Space/Area Length Behind First Row (inches)
126.75
Cargo Space/Area Width at Beltline (inches)
NA
Cargo Bed Width at Floor (inches)
NA
Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches)
52.47
Cargo Bed Height (inches)
55.08
Cargo Space/Area (cubic feet)
239.4
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1)
NA
Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)
49.2
Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)
NA
Suspension
Front Suspension Type
Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)
NA
Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)
NA
Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)
1.38
Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)
NA
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Anti-Lock-Braking System
4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)
12.8 x 1.5
Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)
13.0 x 1.1
Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)
NA
Wheels And Tires
Front Wheel Size (inches)
16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Rear Wheel Size (inches)
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Spare Wheel Size (inches)
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
Towing
Maximum Towing Capacity (pounds)
10000
Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)
5000
Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)
500
Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)
7400
Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)
740
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (pounds)
NA
Total Option Weight (pounds)
29.00
Maximum Payload Capacity (pounds)
4503.00
As Spec'd Payload Capacity (pounds)
4474.00
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (pounds)
9600.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (pounds)
4300
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (pounds)
6084
Curb Weight
5097.00
Payload Weight Front
0
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105
Package
Mechanical
Engine, 4.3L V6 with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing, includes aluminum block construction (276 hp [206 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 298 lb-ft of torque [404 Nm] @ 3900 rpm) (Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking, Powertrain Grade Braking and Tap-Up/Tap-Down Driver Shift Control (Requires (LV1) 4.3L gas V6 engine. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
Body, standard
GVWR, 9600 lbs. (4354 kg) (Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
Rear wheel drive
Cooling, external engine oil cooler (Not available with (LWN) 2.8L Duamax Turbo-Diesel engine.)
Battery, 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power
Alternator, 105 amps (Not available with (Y3H) Paratransit Package, (C69) rear air conditioning, (9L7) Wiring junction block equipment accessory or (LWN) 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine.)
Frame, full-length box ladder-type
Suspension, front independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear hypoid drive axle with multi-leaf springs
Steering, power
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
Fuel tank capacity, mid-frame and approximately 31 gallons (117.3L)
Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe
Exterior
Wheels, 4 - 16" x 6.5" (40.6 cm x 16.5 cm) steel includes Gray center caps and steel spare
Tire, spare LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall located at rear underbody of vehicle
Door, swing-out passenger-side, 60/40 split
Tires, front LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall
Tires, rear LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall
Bumpers, front and rear painted Black with step-pad
Headlamps, dual halogen composite
Mirrors, outside manual-folding, Black
Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted, all windows
Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers
License plate kit, front
Entertainment
Audio system, AM/FM stereo with MP3 player seek-and-scan, digital clock, TheftLock, random select, auxiliary jack and 2 front door speakers (Not available with (U2K) SiriusXM Radio.)
4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Included and only available with (UE1) OnStar. Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
Interior
Seats, front bucket with vinyl trim and head restraints, includes inboard armrests. (Requires (**W) interior trim.)
Seating arrangement, driver and front passenger high-back buckets with head restraints and vinyl or cloth trim (Not available with (AJ3) driver-side only frontal airbag.)
Air conditioning, single-zone manual (Not available with (R6G) air conditioning delete.)
Console, engine cover with open storage bin
Floor covering, full-length Black rubberized-vinyl (Not available with (RFM) rear floor covering delete or (PCH) Hotel Shuttle Package.)
Steering wheel, steel sleeve column with theft-deterrent locking feature, Black
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature and oil pressure
Oil life monitor
Warning tones, headlamp on and key-in-ignition
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.
Door locks, power with lock-out protection (Included with (ZQ2) Power Convenience Package. NOTE
Does not include (ATG) Remote Keyless Entry. (ATG) Remote Keyless Entry must be ordered separately.)
Windows, power (Included with (ZQ2) Power Convenience Package.)
Tow/haul mode selector, instrument panel-mounted
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III
Power outlets, 2 auxiliary on engine console cover with covers, 12-volt
Power outlet, 120-volt
Defogger, side windows
Cup holders, 3 on the engine console cover
Trim panels, hinged rear side doors and hinged rear doors (Not available with (Y3H) Paratransit Package.)
Mirror, inside rearview includes Rear Vision Camera display
Headliner, cloth, over driver and passenger
Visors, driver and front passenger, vinyl
Assist handles, driver and right-front passenger
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
Cargo tie-downs 6 D-ring attachments on cargo area floor (Not available with (Y3H) Paratransit Package or (ZP6) 5-passenger Express Crew Van.)
Chevrolet Connected Access capable (Included and only available with (UE1) OnStar. Subject to terms. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
Safety
Brake/transmission shift interlock, for automatic transmissions
Hill Start Assist
StabiliTrak, traction assistance and vehicle stability enhancement system
Door beams, steel-side
Daytime Running Lamps
Airbags, frontal, front driver and right front passenger (Includes passenger-side airbag deactivation switch. Included with (ZX2) driver and right front passenger high-back bucket seats or (ZP6) 5-passenger Express Crew Van Package. Not available with (ZX1) driver only high-back bucket seat or (AJ3) driver-side only frontal airbag. Always use seat belts and 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.)
Airbags, seat-mounted side-impact for driver and right-front passenger and roof-rail mounted head-curtain for 1-row coverage with (ZX1) driver only high-back bucket seat or (ZX2) driver and right-front passenger high-back bucket seats, and 2-row coverage with (ZP6) 5-passenger Express Crew Van Package (Always use seat belts and 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.)
Airbag deactivation switch, frontal passenger-side (Not available with (AJ3) driver only airbag. Always use seat belts and 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.)
OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable (Not available with (UXZ) radio provisions only. Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
Rear Vision Camera display integrated into rearview mirror (Display included with (DRJ) inside rearview mirror.)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)
Warranty
<<< Preliminary 2021 Warranty >>> Warranty Note / 3 Basic Years
36,000 Basic Miles / 5 Drivetrain Years
5 Years/100,000 Miles Drivetrain Note
5 Roadside Assistance Years / 6 Corrosion Years
3 Corrosion Years / 100,000 Corrosion Miles
36,000 Corrosion Miles / 60,000 Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Qualified Fleet Purchases
5 Years/100,000 Miles Roadside Assistance Note / 1 Year/1 Visit Maintenance Note