2017 Chevrolet Express

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Express the right truck for your work?

Long-running body-on-frame cargo and passenger van.

Operators who want a simple, familiar, easily-serviced van and do not need to stand up inside it. Body-on-frame construction suits heavy shelving and rough use.

Typical specifications

Ranges across common configurations of this model. The figures for any individual vehicle depend on its cab, wheelbase, drivetrain and upfit.

GVWR

8,600–9,900 lbs

Payload

3,000–4,200 lbs

Towing

6,000–10,000 lbs

Cargo volume

240–314 cu ft

Seating

2–15 seats

These are model ranges, not a specific truck. Payload in particular varies by well over 1,000 lbs across configurations. Always confirm against the door-jamb sticker and the manufacturer documentation for the exact vehicle before you buy or load it.

Configurations to choose between

• 2500 and 3500 series
• Regular and Extended length
• Cargo, Passenger and Cutaway

What buyers get wrong

Standard roof only — there is no high-roof factory option. If your crews need to work upright inside, a Transit, ProMaster or Sprinter is the right comparison.

Body types it is built as

• Cargo Vans
• Passenger & Shuttle Vans
• Cutaway Vans & Trucks

Who buys the Chevrolet Express

• Delivery & Courier
• General Contractors
• Plumbing
• Passenger & Shuttle

What else to consider

Vehicles commonly cross-shopped against the Chevrolet Express.

• Ford TransitFull-size cargo and passenger van in three roof heights and three lengths.
• Ram ProMasterFront-wheel-drive cargo van with a low, flat load floor.
• GMC SavanaBody-on-frame cargo, passenger and cutaway van.