Chevrolet Express

Chevrolet Express
GMC Savana
Chevrolet Express; GMC Savana
	2021 Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo van
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors
Also called	GMC Savana; Chevrolet Van (1996–1998; cargo van); Chevrolet Savana (Israel and the Philippines);
Production	January 1996–present
Model years	1996–present
Assembly	United States: Wentzville, Missouri (Wentzville Assembly); Springfield, Ohio (Navistar);
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size van
Body style	2-door cutaway van chassis; 3-door cargo van; 3-door passenger van; 4-door cargo van; 4-door passenger van
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive; Front-engine, all-wheel drive (2003–2014)
Platform	GMT600 (1996–2002); GMT610 (2003–present);
Chassis	Body-on-frame (ladder); boxed frame rails
Related	Chevrolet C/K (GMT400); Chevrolet Silverado (GMT800); Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick (GMT560);
Powertrain
Engine	GMT600 4.3 L L35 V6 (1996–2002); 5.0 L L30 V8 (1996–2002); 5.7 L L31 V8 (1996–2002); 7.4 L L29 V8 (1996–2000); 8.1 L L18 V8 (2001–2002); 6.5 L Detroit Diesel V8 (1996–2002); GMT610 2.8 L Duramax I4 turbo-diesel (2017–2022); 4.3 L Vortec 4300/LU3 V6 (2003–2014); 4.3 L EcoTec3 4300/LV1 V6 (2018–present); 4.8 L Vortec 4800/LR4 V8 (2003–2007); 4.8 L Vortec 4800/LY2 V8 (2008–2009); 4.8 L Vortec 4800/L20 Flex-fuel V8 (2010–2017); 5.3 L Vortec 5300 LM7 V8 (2003–2007); 5.3 L Vortec 5300/LMF Flex-fuel V8 (2008–2014); 6.0 L Vortec 6000/LQ4 V8 (2003–2007); 6.0 L Vortec 6000/LY6 V8 (2008–2009); 6.0 L Vortec 6000/L96 Flex-fuel V8 (2010–2020); 6.0 L Vortec 6000/LC8 gasoline/CNG/LPG V8 (2018–2020); 6.6 L Duramax Diesel V8 (2006–2016); 6.6 L L8T V8 (2021–present);
Transmission	GMT600 4-speed automatic 4L60-E (1500 and light-duty 2500 series); 4-speed automatic 4L80-E (heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 series); GMT610 4-speed automatic 4L60-E on 1500 and light-duty 2500 (2003–2014); 4-speed automatic 4L80-E on heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 (2003–2009); 6-speed automatic 6L90-E on heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 (2010–2023); 8-speed automatic 8L90-E on 2.8L Duramax and 4.3L Ecotec3 V6 engines (2017–present), 6.6L V8 (2024);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	SWB: 135.0 in (3,429 mm); LWB: 155.0 in (3,937 mm);
Length	GMT600 1996–98 SWB: 218.8 in (5,558 mm); 1996–98 LWB: 238.8 in (6,066 mm); 1999–2002 SWB: 218.7 in (5,555 mm); 1999–2002 LWB: 238.7 in (6,063 mm); GMT610 2003–present SWB: 224.1 in (5,692 mm); 2003–present LWB: 244.1 in (6,200 mm); 2003–05 Savana LWB: 244.0 in (6,198 mm);
Width	GMT600 SWB: 79.2 in (2,012 mm); LWB: 79.4 in (2,017 mm); GMT610 79.4 in (2,017 mm)
Height	GMT600 1996–98 Express: 81.8 in (2,078 mm); 1996–98 Savana SWB/2500 SWB & 3500 LWB: 82.5 in (2,096 mm); 1996–98 Savana LWB: 84.8 in (2,154 mm); 1500 & 2001–02 3500 LS LWB: 79.6 in (2,022 mm); 1997–2002 3500 SWB: 83.9 in (2,131 mm); 1997–2002 2500 LWB: 81.1 in (2,060 mm); 2001–02 2500 LWB: 82.2 in (2,088 mm); 2001–02 3500 LWB: 82.8 in (2,103 mm); GMT610 2003–present SWB: 81.6 in (2,073 mm); 2003–present LWB: 82.0 in (2,083 mm);
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Van/Beauville GMC Vandura/Rally

The Chevrolet Express (also known as the GMC Savana) is a series of full-size vans produced by General Motors since 1996. The successor to the Chevrolet G-series van, the Express is produced in passenger and cargo variants. Alongside the standard van body, the line is offered as a cutaway van chassis; the latter vehicle is a chassis cab variant developed for commercial-grade applications, including ambulances, buses, motorhomes, and small trucks.

In production for a single generation since 1996,^[1] over 2.5 million examples of the Express and the Savana have been produced.^[2] One of the longest-produced designs in American automotive history, the Express/Savana are rivaled only by the Jeep Wagoneer and Dodge Ram Van for longevity.

Since 1995, General Motors has assembled the Express and Savana at its Wentzville Assembly facility (Wentzville, Missouri). Also, since 2017, GM has sourced commercial cutaway-chassis production from Navistar through its Springfield Assembly Plant (Springfield, Ohio).^[3]^[4]

^ "Oct 29, 1995, page 187 - The Tampa Tribune at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
^ "Top 20 best-selling vans of all time". Parkers. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
^ "2021 Chevy Express Rumors, Redesign, Price". Chevy Car USA. July 16, 2019. Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
^ "2022 Chevy Express And GMC Savana To Drop CD Player Option". GM Authority. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.

[1] "Oct 29, 1995, page 187 - The Tampa Tribune at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.

[2] "Top 20 best-selling vans of all time". Parkers. Retrieved June 12, 2023.

[:82-3] "2021 Chevy Express Rumors, Redesign, Price". Chevy Car USA. July 16, 2019. Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.

[:42-4] "2022 Chevy Express And GMC Savana To Drop CD Player Option". GM Authority. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.

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