The Chevrolet Express Van Specifications

The Chevy Express is a full-size cargo van introduced in 1997, featuring a functional body style and engine options that rivaled the design and appeal of its chief competitor, the Ford Econoline, according to auto reviewer Carseek. The 2010 Chevy Express is available in 1500, 2500 and 3500 versions, with a choice of regular and extended wheelbase, rear-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive and a diesel engine, for a total of 10 trim levels.

Engine and Power

The 2010 Chevy Express 1500 regular wheelbase rear-wheel drive van features a 4.3-liter V6 engine with 195 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 260 foot-pounds of torque at 2,800 rpm. The 1500 regular wheelbase all-wheel drive trim has a 5.3-liter V8 engine with 310 horsepower at 5,200 rpm, and 334 foot-pounds of torque at 4,500 rpm. The 2500 regular wheelbase and extended wheelbase rear-wheel drive trims, and the 3500 regular wheelbase and extended wheelbase rear-wheel drive trims, feature a 4.8-liter V8 engine with 280 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 295 foot-pounds of torque at 4,600 rpm. The 2500 regular wheelbase and extended wheelbase rear-wheel drive diesel trims, feature a 6.6-liter V8 engine that produces 250 horsepower at 3,100 rpm and 500 foot-pounds of torque at 1,600 rpm.

The 2010 Chevy Express 1500 and 3500 regular wheelbase rear-wheel drive trims have a four-speed automatic transmission. All other trim levels come equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy for all trims is between 11 mpg in the city and 17 mpg on the highway.

All versions of the 2010 Chevy Express van have two-passenger seating with front headroom of 40.2 inches, front legroom of 41.3 inches, front shoulder room of 68.8 inches and front hip room of 65.5 inches. Air conditioning, a trip computer, bucket seats, stereo system, power steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel and front reading lamps are standard features on all trims.

The 2010 Chevy Express is a three-door van in all versions with a 135-inch wheelbase and a 79.4-inch width. The length of the van varies from 224.1 to 244.1 inches, and the height is between 81.6 and 82 inches. Curb weight on all trims is between 4,894 and 5,642 pounds. Cargo bed dimensions for all trims are between 127.8 and 147.8 inches with a depth of 51.9 inches and a total cargo volume of 217.3 feet. Standard features include steel wheels, front air dam, interval wipers, daytime running lights and heated exterior mirrors.

Driver and passenger airbags, traction control, StabiliTrak control system and ABS brakes, are standard safety features on all trims of the 2010 Chevy Express.