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Used 2021 Chevy Express Van Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Chevrolet Express comes in both the standard cargo van and the Express Passenger. This review covers the passenger van. In terms of capability, there's the standard 2500 and the heavy-duty 3500, which offers a higher GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating, or the weight of your vehicle plus any passengers and cargo). A longer 3500 extended-wheelbase version offers more space for seats or cargo. The longer wheelbase also means that the 3500 increases seating capacity from 12 to 15 passengers.

The Express' engine lineup includes three offerings:

  • A standard 4.3-liter V6 (276 hp, 298 lb-ft) paired to an eight-speed automatic
  • An available 6.6-liter V8 (401 hp, 464 lb-ft) matched to a six-speed automatic
  • An available turbocharged 2.8-liter diesel four-cylinder engine (181 hp, 369 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic

Chevy offers the Express in two trim levels. Standard feature highlights include:

LS

  • 16-inch steel wheels
  • Front and rear air conditioning
  • Power windows and locks
  • Vinyl upholstery
  • Swing-out door with a 60/40 split on the passenger side
  • Technology such as a rearview camera and GM's OnStar communications
  • Two-speaker audio system with an auxiliary jack

Optional features for the LS include:

  • Choosing the 3500 or 3500 Extended adds a tilting steering wheel and cruise control

LT
This trim adds:

  • Front and rear chrome bumpers
  • Remote door locks
  • Full-floor carpeting
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front)
  • Tilting steering wheel

Notable optional features include:

  • Heavy-duty trailering package
  • Upgraded audio system
  • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Heavy-duty locking rear differential (can enhance traction in slippery conditions)
  • Sliding passenger-side rear door (instead of swing-out)
  • Power-adjustable front seats and power-adjustable mirrors

Which Express trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you go with the Chevy Express, go with the top trim level: the LT. The LT comes with a number of driver aids such as forward collision alert and lane departure warning, as well as some convenience features including keyless entry and interior carpeting. And if you're looking for maximum towing capability or gross vehicle weight rating, go with the 3500.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Pasadena, TX
Vehicle
Express LS 2500
Express LS 3500
Express LT 2500
Express LT 3500
Vehicle
LS 2500
4.3L 6cyl 8A
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LS 3500
4.3L 6cyl 8A
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LT 2500
4.3L 6cyl 8A
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Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
optional
optional
optional
optional
Navigation
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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
vinyl
premium cloth
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
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
276 hp @ 5,200 rpm
276 hp @ 5,200 rpm
276 hp @ 5,200 rpm
276 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Engine torque
298 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
298 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
298 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
298 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
Engine displacement
4.3 l
4.3 l
4.3 l
4.3 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable 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
painted steel wheels
painted steel wheels
painted steel wheels
painted steel wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined 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)
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
49.2 ft.
49.2 ft.
49.2 ft.
49.2 ft.
Curb weight
5,991 lb.
6,001 lb.
5,991 lb.
6,001 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
79.3 in.
79.3 in.
79.3 in.
79.3 in.
Height
84.5 in.
84.5 in.
84.5 in.
84.5 in.
Length
224.0 in.
224.0 in.
224.0 in.
224.0 in.
Wheelbase
135.2 in.
135.2 in.
135.2 in.
135.2 in.
Seating Capacity
12
12
12
12
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
68.9 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, vinyl
Medium Pewter, premium cloth
Medium Pewter, premium cloth
Exterior
Silver Ice Metallic
Red Hot
Summit White
Black
Silver Ice Metallic
Red Hot
Summit White
Black
Silver Ice Metallic
Red Hot
Summit White
Black
Silver Ice Metallic
Red Hot
Summit White
Black