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2005 Express
Overview |
Standard/Optional |
Specifications |
Exterior Colors |
Interior Colors/Styles |
Available Wheels
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Fuel Economy
| Engine |
Estimated MPG
city/hwy.1 |
| Vortec 4300 V6 |
| 1500/2500 RWD
Conversion |
14/18 |
| 1500/2500 RWD
Work |
16/20 |
| 1500 RWD
Passenger |
15/19 |
| Vortec 5300 V8 |
| 1500/2500 RWD
Conversion |
14/18 |
| 1500/2500 RWD
Work |
15/20 |
| 1500 AWD
Conversion |
14/18 |
| 1500 AWD Work |
14/18 |
| 1500 RWD
Passenger |
15/20 |
| 1500 AWD
Passenger |
14/18 |
| Vortec 6000 V82 |
— |
- 1 Official EPA estimates not yet
available. Estimates based on GM testing.
- 2 The EPA does not rate the fuel
economy of this engine.
Dimensions
 |
| Exterior (in./mm) |
1500 Regular Wheelbase |
2500 Regular Wheelbase (Work
Van) |
2500 Extended Wheelbase (Work
Van) |
3500 Regular Wheelbase |
3500 Extended Wheelbase |
| A
Wheelbase |
135.0/3429 |
135.0/3429 |
155.0/3937 |
135/3429 |
155.0/3937 |
| B Length |
224.1/5692 |
224.1/5692 |
244.1/6200 |
224.1/5692 |
244.1/6200 |
| C Height |
81.6/2073 |
81.6/2073 |
82.0/2083 |
81.6/2073 |
82.0/2083 |
| D Body
width |
79.4/2017 |
79.4/2017 |
79.4/2017 |
79.4/2017 |
79.4/2017 |
| Sliding side-door load
opening |
| E
height |
47.9/1215.9 |
47.9/1215.9 |
47.9/1215.9 |
47.9/1215.9 |
47.9/1215.9 |
| F
width |
44.1/1120 |
44.1/1120 |
44.1/1120 |
44.1/1120 |
44.1/1120 |
| Swing-out side-door load
opening |
| G
height |
47.9/1217 |
47.9/1217 |
47.9/1217 |
47.9/1217 |
47.9/1217 |
| width (both doors
open) |
44.1/1120 |
44.1/1120 |
44.1/1120 |
44.1/1120 |
44.1/1120 |
| Rear-door load opening |
| H
height |
49.4/1255 |
49.4/1255 |
49.4/1255 |
49.4/1255 |
49.4/1255 |
| I
width |
57.0/1448 |
57.0/1448 |
57.0/1448 |
57.0/1448 |
57.0/1448 |
| ground to rear load
floor |
27.7/704 |
27.7/704 |
27.3/693 |
27.7/704 |
27.3/693 |
| Ground clearance |
| front |
8.6/218 |
8.6/218 |
8.4/213 |
8.6/218 |
8.4/213 |
| rear |
7.6/193 |
7.6/193 |
8.1/206 |
7.6/193 |
8.1/206 |
| Tread width |
| front |
67.8/1721 |
67.8/1721 |
67.8/1721 |
67.8/1721 |
67.8/1721 |
| rear |
67.8/1721 |
67.8/1721 |
67.8/1721 |
67.8/1721 |
67.8/1721 |
| Interior (in./mm) |
1500 Regular Wheelbase |
2500 Regular Wheelbase (Work
Van) |
2500 Extended Wheelbase (Work
Van) |
3500 Regular Wheelbase |
3500 Extended Wheelbase |
| Headroom |
| front |
40.2/1021 |
40.2/1021 |
40.2/1021 |
40.2/1021 |
40.2/1021 |
| middle (first
row) |
38.5/978 |
— |
— |
38.5/978 |
38.5/978 |
| middle (second
row) |
38.6/980 |
— |
— |
38.6/980 |
38.6/980 |
| middle (third
row) |
— |
— |
— |
38.1/968 |
38.1/968 |
| rear |
— |
— |
— |
— |
38.1/968 |
| Legroom |
| front |
41.3/1049 |
41.3/1049 |
41.3/1049 |
41.3/1049 |
41.3/1049 |
| middle (first
row) |
34.8/884 |
— |
— |
34.8/884 |
34.8/884 |
| middle (second
row) |
37.6/955 |
— |
— |
37.6/955 |
37.6/955 |
| middle (third
row) |
— |
— |
— |
39.8/1011 |
39.8/1011 |
| rear |
— |
— |
— |
— |
36.4/925 |
| Shoulder room |
| front |
68.8/1748 |
68.8/1748 |
68.8/1748 |
68.8/1748 |
68.8/1748 |
| middle (first
row) |
68.9/1750 |
— |
— |
68.9/1750 |
68.9/1750 |
| middle (second
row) |
63.5/1613 |
— |
— |
63.5/1613 |
63.5/1613 |
| middle (third
row) |
— |
— |
— |
68.3/1735 |
68.3/1735 |
| rear |
— |
— |
— |
— |
68.3/1735 |
| Hip room |
| front |
65.5/1664 |
65.5/1664 |
65.5/1664 |
65.5/1664 |
65.5/1664 |
| middle (first
row) |
66.0/1676 |
— |
— |
66.0/1676 |
66.0/1676 |
| middle (second
row) |
64.4/1636 |
— |
— |
64.4/1636 |
64.4/1636 |
| middle (third
row) |
— |
— |
— |
59.6/1514 |
59.6/1514 |
| rear |
— |
— |
— |
— |
63.2/1605 |
| Cargo Room (cu.
ft./liters)1 |
1500 Regular Wheelbase |
2500 Regular Wheelbase (Work
Van) |
2500 Extended Wheelbase (Work
Van) |
3500 Regular Wheelbase |
3500 Extended Wheelbase |
| with front seat |
204.02/225.13 |
225.13 |
261.63 |
204.02/225.13 |
237.32/261.63 |
| Load Floor Linear Dimensions
(in./mm) |
| J
Length with front seats |
127.8/3246 |
127.8/3246 |
147.8/3754 |
127.8/3246 |
147.8/3754 |
| K
Width between wheelhousings |
50.5/1281.6 |
50.5/1281.6 |
50.5/1281.6 |
50.5/1281.6 |
50.5/1281.6 |
| Interior height |
51.9/1318 |
51.9/1318 |
51.9/1318 |
51.9/1318 |
51.9/1318 |
- 1 Cargo and load capacity limited
by weight and distribution.
- 2 Passenger Van only.
- 3 Work Van only.
Capacities
| |
1500 Regular Wheelbase |
2500 Regular Wheelbase (Work
Van) |
2500 Extended Wheelbase (Work
Van) |
3500 Regular Wheelbase |
3500 Extended Wheelbase |
| Seating capacity
(std./opt.) |
| Passenger Van |
8 |
— |
— |
12/8 |
12/15 |
| Work Van |
2/1 |
2/1 |
2/1 |
2/1 |
2/1 |
| Curb weight (std.)
(lbs./kg) |
| Passenger Van |
5295/2402 |
— |
— |
6009/2726 |
6330/2871 |
| Work Van |
4898/2222 |
5346/2425 |
5216/2366 |
5470/2481 |
5685/2579 |
| GVWR (lbs./kg)1 |
| Passenger Van |
7200/3266 |
— |
— |
9600/4355 |
9600/4355 |
| Work Van |
7200/3266 |
8600/3901 |
7300/3311 |
9600/4355 |
9600/4355 |
| Payload @ base GVWR
(lbs./kg)2 |
| Passenger Van |
1905/864 |
— |
— |
3591/1629 |
3270/1483 |
| Work Van |
2302/1044 |
3254/1476 |
2084/945 |
4130/1873 |
3915/1776 |
| Fuel tank (gallons/liters)
approx. |
31/117 |
31/117 |
31/117 |
31/117 |
31/117 |
- 1 Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings
(GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, optional
equipment and cargo.
- 2 Maximum payload capacity
includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
Trailering
| NOTE: Your vehicle may require
additional special equipment to tow the maximum trailer weights listed here. The
weight-carrying hitch limit for Chevy Express is a 4,000-lb. trailer with 400-lb. tongue
weight. A weight-distributing hitch is required when trailer weight totals more than
4,000 lbs. |
| Engine |
VORTEC 4300 V6 |
VORTEC 4800 V8 |
| TRANSMISSION |
AUTOMATIC |
| Series |
Maximum Trailer Weight
(lbs.)1 |
Required Axle Ratio |
GCWR (lbs.)2 |
Maximum Trailer Weight
(lbs.)1 |
Required Axle Ratio |
GCWR (lbs.)2 |
| 1500 Express Passenger(RWD) |
3900 |
3.42 |
9500 |
— |
— |
— |
| 1500 Express (RWD) Work |
4300 |
3.42 |
9500 |
— |
— |
— |
| 2500 Express Work RWD
(Regular/Extended) |
4700/4500 |
3.73 |
10,000 |
6400/6200
7400/7200 |
3.73 4.10 |
12,000
13,000 |
| 3500 Express Passenger
(Regular/Extended) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
| 3500 Express Super Heavy Work
RWD (Regular/Extended) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
| Engine |
VORTEC 5300 V6 |
VORTEC 6000 V8 |
| TRANSMISSION |
AUTOMATIC |
| Series |
Maximum Trailer Weight
(lbs.)1 |
Required Axle Ratio |
GCWR (lbs.)2 |
Maximum Trailer Weight
(lbs.)1 |
Required Axle Ratio |
GCWR (lbs.)2 |
| 1500 Express Passenger
(RWD/AWD) |
6300/6100
6300/6100 |
3.42
3.73 |
12,000
12,000 |
— |
— |
— |
| 1500 Express Work (RWD/AWD) |
5900/6500
5900/6500 |
3.42
3.73 |
12,000
12,000 |
— |
— |
— |
| 2500 Express Work RWD
(Regular/Extended) |
6500/6400 |
3.73 |
12,000 |
8400/8200
10,000 |
3.73
4.10 |
14,000
16,000 |
| 3500 Express Passenger
(Regular/Extended) |
— |
— |
— |
7700/7400
9700/9400 |
3.73
4.10 |
14,000
16,000 |
| 3500 Express Super Heavy Work
RWD (Regular/Extended) |
— |
— |
— |
8200/8000
10,000 |
3.73
4.10 |
14,000
16,000 |
- 1 Maximum trailer weight ratings
are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve
the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo
will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevy dealer for
additional details.
- 2 GCWR: The Gross Combination
Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and
trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversion. A properly equipped
tow vehicle and trailer at the maximum GCWR should be able to accelerate and merge with
traffic, climb typical interstate grades at highway speeds, handle the combination on
most road surfaces and stop adequately within a reasonable distance. The GCWR for your
vehicle should not be exceeded. USING GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATINGS (GCWRs) TO
DETERMINE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION AND REAR AXLE RATIOS: You can use your desired GCWR
calculation to determine the powertrain you will require to tow a specific trailer with
your Express. The last column to the right in the chart above shows the maximum
allowable GCWR based on all available Express engine, transmission and rear axle
combinations. The GCWR includes the total loaded weight of both Express and the
trailer.
- NOTE: Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15
percent of total loaded trailer weight (up to 750 lbs.). Addition of trailer tongue
weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification
label located on the driver door or door frame. Base cooling system includes all content
required to attain maximum trailer rating. No optional cooling equipment available.
Braking
| Passenger Van |
1500 |
3500 |
| Front Brakes |
| Brake type |
vacuum power |
| Disc size (diam. x thick.) |
| (in.) |
12.00 x 1.14 |
12.80 x 1.50 |
| (mm) |
305 x 29 |
325 x 38 |
| Swept area |
| (sq. in.) |
213.6 |
233.68 |
| (sq. cm) |
1378 |
1508 |
| Rear Brakes |
| Brake type |
vacuum power |
| Disc (diam. x thick.) |
| (in.) |
13.00 x 1.18 |
13.00 x 1.14 |
| (mm) |
330 x 30 |
330 x 29 |
| Swept area |
| (sq. in.) |
238 |
238 |
| (sq. cm) |
1535 |
1535 |
Engine
| Engine Type |
Vortec 4300 V6 |
Vortec 4800 V8 |
Vortec 5300 V8 |
Vortec 6000 V8 |
| Displacement (cc) |
4300 |
4807 |
5328 |
5967 |
| Bore & stroke (mm) |
101.6 x 88.4 |
96.01 x 83.00 |
96.01 x 92.00 |
101.60 x 92.00 |
| Compression ratio |
9.2:1 |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
9.4:1 |
| Block |
cast-iron |
cast-iron |
cast-iron |
cast-iron |
| Cylinder head material |
cast-iron |
cast-aluminum |
cast-aluminum |
cast-aluminum |
| Valvetrain configuration |
OHV |
OHV |
OHV |
OHV |
| Valves/cylinder |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Lifters |
hydraulic roller |
hydraulic roller |
hydraulic roller |
hydraulic roller |
| Horsepower |
195 @ 4400 |
285 @ 5200 RPM (2500 Work Series) |
295 @ 5200 RPM |
300 @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) |
260 @ 2800 |
295 @ 4000 RPM (2500 Work Series) |
330 @ 4000 RPM |
360 @ 4000 RPM |
Steering
| |
1500 Reg. WB |
2500 Reg. WB |
2500 Ext. WB |
3500 Reg. WB |
3500 Ext. WB |
| Curb-to-curb turning diameter
(ft./m) |
| Passenger Van |
43.4/13.24 |
— |
— |
43.4/13.24 |
49.2/15.01 |
| Cargo Van |
43.4/13.24 |
43.4/13.24 |
49.2/15.01 |
43.4/13.24 |
49.2/15.01 |
| Ratio (overall) |
17.2:1 |
17.2:1 |
17.2:1 |
17.2:1 |
17.2:1 |
Transmission
| |
1500 and 2500 Extended
Wheelbase: 4-speed electronic automatic with overdrive (4L60-E) (for less than
8,600-lb. GVWR1) |
2500HD Work Van at 8,600-lb.
GVWR1, 3500 Regular Wheelbase and 3500 Extended Wheelbase: heavy-duty 4-speed
automatic with overdrive (4L80-E) |
| RPO |
M30 |
MT1 |
| First gear |
3.06 |
2.48 |
| Second gear |
1.63 |
1.48 |
| Third gear |
1.00 |
1.00 |
| Fourth gear |
0.70 |
0.75 |
| Reverse |
2.29 |
2.08 |
| Fluid capacity |
| dry fill
(quarts/liters) |
11.4/10.8 w/245mm converter |
13.2/12.5 w/300mm converter |
| refill
(quarts/liters) |
7.7/7.3 (approximate) |
5/4.7 (approximate) |
| Case material |
die-cast aluminum |
die-cast aluminum |
- 1 Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR).
When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, optional
equipment and cargo.
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