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Used 2017 Chevy Express Van Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger is a full-size van with abundant seating configurations and room for up to 12 people. (Its Express Cargo sibling retains the front two seats and uses the rest of the interior as an expansive cargo area.) It's available in two load ratings, 2500 and 3500, and in two trims, base LS and LT. Additionally, the 3500 can be ordered with a long wheelbase, which increases the length of the floor by 20 inches. The additional room allows for another row of seats, if you desire.

The LS is powered by a 4.8-liter V8 (285 horsepower, 295 pound-feet of torque) mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Standard features include 16-inch steel wheels, a 60/40-split opening passenger door, 12-passenger seating (2-3-3-4 with a 50/50-split back row), air-conditioning, power windows and locks, a driver information display, vinyl upholstery and floor covering, GM's OnStar emergency communications, and a two-speaker audio system with an AM/FM stereo and an auxiliary port.

A tilt-only steering wheel and cruise control are standard on 3500 models and optional for the 2500. Opting for the extended-wheelbase 3500 adds rear air-conditioning, which is available as a separate option for the other LS models.

Stepping up to the LT adds front and rear chrome bumpers, remote locking and unlocking, cloth upholstery, carpeted flooring and rear air-conditioning. This trim also adds the tilt-only steering wheel and cruise control to the 2500.

Many of the features added by the LT are available on LS models as well. A bundle containing a 6.5-inch touchscreen with integrated rearview camera display, Bluetooth, a CD player, a USB port and a navigation system is available for any Express Passenger model. A rearview camera with display located in the rearview mirror can be ordered on any vehicle without the touchscreen. Other stand-alone options include power-adjustable heated mirrors, rear parking sensors, a heavy-duty locking rear differential, remote vehicle start, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, power-adjustable front seats, satellite radio and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.

Some features and packages are available only when the appropriate body type is selected. The Paratransit package for 3500 extended-wheelbase models removes the rear seat and reverts to vinyl floor coverings. This body style can also be ordered in a 15-passenger (2-3-3-3-4 seating) configuration. Standard-wheelbase 2500 and 3500 models can be ordered in an eight-passenger (2-3-3) configuration.

Two additional powertrains are available on any body style. For hauling a high number of people, consider the 6.0-liter V8 (342 hp, 373 lb-ft) matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. If fuel efficiency is a priority, check out the 2.8-liter four-cylinder diesel engine paired to an eight-speed automatic.

Which Express trim does Edmunds recommend?

Recommending any one version of the 2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger is difficult; the body and load rating you should choose will largely depend on your needs. If you intend to regularly fill the van with people or tow a trailer, consider the 3500 for its increased payload and tow capabilities. If you need an additional row of seats, check out the extended-wheelbase 3500. We think the regular-wheelbase 3500 will be suitable for most buyers and the LT trim's reasonable price point and increased feature content make it the more desirable trim.

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Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
Express LS 2500
Express LT 2500
Express LS 3500
Express LT 3500
Vehicle
LS 2500
4.8L 8cyl 6A
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LT 2500
4.8L 8cyl 6A
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LS 3500
4.8L 8cyl 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
optional
optional
optional
optional
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Keyless Ignition
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Cruise control
optional
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
vinyl
premium cloth
vinyl
premium cloth
Heated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
285 hp @ 5,400 rpm
285 hp @ 5,400 rpm
285 hp @ 5,400 rpm
285 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Engine torque
295 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm
Engine displacement
4.8 l
4.8 l
4.8 l
4.8 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Tire size
245/75R16
245/75R16
245/75R16
245/75R16
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
steel wheels
steel wheels
steel wheels
Run flat tires
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Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
11 / 16 / 13 MPG
11 / 16 / 13 MPG
11 / 16 / 12 MPG
11 / 16 / 12 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
31.0 gal.
31.0 gal.
31.0 gal.
31.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
341 / 496 miles
341 / 496 miles
341 / 496 miles
341 / 496 miles
Fuel Type
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
49.2 ft.
49.2 ft.
49.2 ft.
49.2 ft.
Curb weight
6,108 lb.
6,108 lb.
6,129 lb.
6,129 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.1 in.
7.1 in.
7.1 in.
7.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
79.2 in.
79.2 in.
79.2 in.
79.2 in.
Height
83.9 in.
83.9 in.
83.7 in.
83.7 in.
Length
224.1 in.
224.1 in.
224.1 in.
224.1 in.
Wheelbase
135.0 in.
135.0 in.
135.0 in.
135.0 in.
Seating Capacity
12
12
12
12
Cargo Space
92.1 cu. ft.
92.1 cu. ft.
92.1 cu. ft.
92.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
Front Leg Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
68.8 in.
68.8 in.
68.8 in.
68.8 in.
Rear Head Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.3 in.
36.3 in.
36.3 in.
36.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
68.6 in.
68.6 in.
68.6 in.
68.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Medium Pewter, premium cloth
Medium Pewter, vinyl
Medium Pewter, premium cloth
Medium Pewter, premium cloth
Medium Pewter, vinyl
Medium Pewter, premium cloth
Exterior
Wheatland Yellow
Summit White
Red Hot
Silver Ice Metallic
Black
Cyber Gray Metallic
Graphite Metallic
Wheatland Yellow
Summit White
Red Hot
Silver Ice Metallic
Black
Cyber Gray Metallic
Graphite Metallic
Wheatland Yellow
Summit White
Red Hot
Silver Ice Metallic
Black
Cyber Gray Metallic
Graphite Metallic
Wheatland Yellow
Summit White
Red Hot
Silver Ice Metallic
Black
Cyber Gray Metallic
Graphite Metallic