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Options & Specifications

People place a wide range of demands on their van. Chevrolet answers with an extensive lineup of full-size Passenger and Cargo Vans available in 1500, 2500 and 3500 models, with regular and long wheelbase configurations and a broad selection of engines.

S = Standard  O = Optional  — = Not Available

Safety & Security
  LS LT Cargo
 
Airbags – driver and front-passenger, frontal with on/off switch (2500 and 3500 models) S S S
Airbags – dual stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal with passenger detecting system and airbag suppresion S S S
Airbags – head curtain side-impact (1500 models) S
Airbags – head curtain side-impact for first 3 rows S S
Door locks – side and rear loading doors, child-security S S
Door locks – side loading doors, child-security S
OnStar® In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service – includes 6 months of the Directions & Connections Plan with Turn-by-Turn Navigation* and OnStar RemoteLink™*
  • OnStar® System With 6 Months Directions and Connections Plan. OnStar® System With 6 Months Directions and Connections Plan
  • Automatic Crash Response Automatic Crash Response
  • Emergency Services Emergency Services
  • Crisis Assist Crisis Assist
  • Stolen Vehicle Assistance Stolen Vehicle Assistance
  • Remote Door Unlock Remote Door Unlock
  • Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance
  • Remote Horn and Lights Remote Horn and Lights
  • Turn-by-Turn Navigation Turn-by-Turn Navigation
  • Hands-Free Calling Hands-Free Calling
  • Vehicle Diagnostics Vehicle Diagnostics
S S O
Safety restraints – child seat tether anchors S
Safety restraints – LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children), 2nd and 3rd-row outboard seating positions S S
StabiliTrak® – electronic stability control system with traction control S S S
Theft-deterrent system – electronic immobilizer S S S
Mechanical
  LS LT Cargo
 
Brakes – power, 4-wheel disc with 4-wheel, anti-lock braking system (ABS) S S S
Drive – all-wheel (AWD), 1500 models only O O O
Drive – rear-wheel (RWD) S S S
Engine oil cooler – 2500 and 3500 models S S S
Engine – 1500 Cargo – Vortec™ 4.3L V6; Horsepower: 195 @ 4600, Torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm S
Engine – 1500 Cargo – Vortec™ 5.3L V8; Horsepower: 310 @ 5200, Torque: 334 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm O
Engine – 1500 Passeneger – Vortec™ 5.3L V8; Horsepower: 310 @ 5200, Torque: 334 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm S S
Engine – 2500 and 3500 Cargo and Passenger – Vortec™ 6.0L V8 FlexFuel capable, Horsepower: 324 @ 4800 rpm; Torque: 373 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm O O O
Engine – 2500 and 3500 Cargo – Vortec™ 4.8L V8; Horsepower: 280 @ 5200, Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm S
Engine – 2500 Cargo and 3500 Passenger and Cargo models – Duramax® 6.6L V8 Diesel; Horsepower: 260 @ 3100, Torque: 525 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm with the capability of running up to B20 Bio-Diesel. Includes fuel operated auxiliary heater and cold weather provisions with 145 Amp alternator, dual 770 cold-cranking amp batteries and engine oil cooler O O O
Engine – 2500 Passenger – Vortec™ 4.8L V8; Horsepower: 280 @ 5200, Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm S S
Engine – 3500 Passenger – Vortec™ 4.8L V8; Horsepower: 280 @ 5200, Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm S S
Engine – Block heater S S S
Locking differential – rear O O O
Steering – power, rack-and-pinion (1500 models) S S S
Steering – power, recirculating ball (2500 and 3500 models) S S S
Transmission oil cooler – heavy-duty, auxiliary (2500 and 3500 models) S S S
Transmission – 4-speed automatic with overdrive and Tow/Haul mode (1500 models) S S S
Transmission – 6-speed automatic with overdrive, Tow/Haul mode and tap-up/tap-down shift controls (2500 and 3500 models) S S S
Exterior
  LS LT Cargo
 
Bumpers – front and rear with rear step, painted black S S
Bumpers – front and rear, chrome with smoke grey rear step pad S
Deluxe Appearance Package – chrome grille with dual composite halogen headlights, chrome front and rear bumpers and Outside Temperature display in the driver information centre O S O
Doors – left-hand 60/40 swing-out side (Cargo RWB models) O
Doors – right-hand 60/40 swing-out side S S S
Doors – right-hand side, single sliding O O O
Express Access Package – includes three side access panels with remote release, power windows and door locks and remote vehicle starter system (Regular wheelbase models only) O
Express Access Plus Package – includes enhanced lighting package, compass, chrome wheel centre caps, auxiliary lighting package and heated, power remote control exterior rear-view mirrors (requires Express Access Package) O
Glass – complete body glass including swing-out side glass behind front doors and rear door windows S S O
Glass – rear doors and right hand side doors O
Glass – rear doors, includes inside rearview manual day / night mirror O
Glass – rear doors, right hand side doors and right hand rear quarter O
Glass – Solar-Ray, deep-tinted behind front doors S S O
Glass – Solar-Ray, light-tinted, all windows S
Grille cover - for cold climate conditions - diesel engine O O O
Grille – chrome appearance S
Grille – moulded plastic, painted black S S
Halo – rear trim above tail lights, black S S S
Halo – rear trim above tail lights, body colour (Not available with paint codes 41, 74 and 86) O S O
Horn - dual note tone O O O
Lights – dual composite halogen S
Lights – single rectangular halogen sealed beam S S
Mirrors – dual folding, black S S S
Mirrors – dual folding, power remote control, heated O O O
Mirrors – folding, heated, power remote control with integral turn signal in mirror glass O O
Spare tire – full-size, mounted on steel wheel S S S
Tires – LT245/75R16E all-season blackwall (2500 and 3500 models)** S S S
Tires – P245/70R17 all-season blackwall (1500 models)** S S S
Trailering Special Equipment Package (Z82) – includes weight-distributing trailer platform with hitch receiver and 7-lead trailer wiring harness O O O
Wheel trim - chromed centre caps O O
Wheels – 16" x 6.5" steel, painted grey with chrome centre cap (all cargo models, 2500 and 3500 passenger models) S O
Wheels – 16" x 6.5" steel, painted grey with grey centre cap (2500 and 3500 models) S S
Wheels – 17" x 7.5" aluminum (1500 models) O S
Wheels – 17" x 7.5" steel, painted grey with grey centre cap (1500 models) S S
Window, swing out – rear door S S O
Window, swing out – rear side cargo door S S O
Windshield wipers – 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent) S S S
Interior
  LS LT Cargo
 
Brake warning indicator system (2500 and 3500 models) O
Climate control – front, single zone manual air conditioning controls S S S
Climate control – rear air conditioning, LH side ahead of wheelhouse O S O
Cruise control O S O
Defogger – electric rear window O O O
Express Premium Interior Package – includes AM/FM stereo with USB port, CD/MP3 player, seek and scan, digital cloth, auto-tone control, Radio Data System® (RDS), 6-speaker sound system, tilt-adjustable steering column, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel with sound system controls, power windows and door locks O
Floor covering – colour-keyed carpeting and removable rubber floor mats O S
Floor covering – full-length black vinyl, front and rear S S
Heater – auxiliary rear S S O
High idle switch (2500 and 3500 models) O O O
Instrumentation – analogue (includes speedometer, voltmeter, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel gauge, odometer and trip odometer) S S S
Instrumentation – exterior temperature readout S
Instrumentation – GM Oil Life Monitoring System S S S
Instrumentation – tire pressure monitoring system (except spare) S S S
Lighting - Auxiliary Lighting Package includes reading lights, underhood lights and compass (standard on 1500 Cargo models) S O
Locks – power with lock-out protection O S O
Locks – remote keyless entry system with panic button O S O
Power outlets – 2 auxiliary 12 volt S S S
Remote Vehicle Starter System – includes 2 extended range transmitters with remote keyless entry O S O
Smoker's Package – includes ashtray and lighter O O O
Steering column – tilt adjustable S O
Steering column – tilt adjustable. Standard on 3500 models O
Steering wheel – leather-wrapped with Bluetooth®, cruise, and audio system controls (leather-wrapped shifter included on LT and LTZ) S
Stowage compartment – located in instrument panel O S O
Sunshades – dual visor mirrors, RH illuminated O S
Windows – power, driver's express-down feature O S O
Seats
  LS LT Cargo
 
12-passenger seating – 2500 and 3500 models S S
15-passenger seating – 3500 long wheelbase (LWB) O O
8-passenger seating – 1500 models S S
Front – Custom cloth reclining high-back buckets with inboard armrests O S O
Front – vinyl reclining high-back buckets S S
Power 6-way driver seat adjuster O O O
Power 6-way front-passenger seat adjuster O O
Entertainment
  LS LT Cargo
 
2 speakers S
4-speaker sound system S
6-speaker audio system S
All Express sound systems include an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with seek/scan, digital clock and a fixed mast antenna S
AM/FM stereo with CD player O
AM/FM stereo with CD player, seek/scan, digital clock and TheftLock® S
AM/FM stereo with USB port, CD player with MP3 playback, seek/scan, digital clock, auto-tone control and Radio Data System® (RDS) S
AM/FM stereo with USB port, CD player, automatic tone control, Radio Data System® (RDS) and 6 speakers O
Bluetooth® – hands-free phone connectivity S O
XM Satellite Radio™ S O
Specifications
Engines 4.3L V6 4.8L V8 5.3L V8 6.0L V8 Duramax 6.6L V8 turbo-diesel
 
(LU3) (L20) (LMF) (L96) (LGH)
Type: 4.3L V6 4.8L V8 5.3L V8 6.0L V8 6.6L V8
Displacement (cc / cu in): 4293 / 262 4807 / 293 5328 / 325 5967 / 364 6599 / 403
Bore & stroke (mm / in): 101.6 x 88 / 4.00 x 3.48 96 x 83 / 3.78 x 3.27 96 x 92 / 3.78 x 3.62 101.6 x 92 / 4.00 x 3.62 103 x 99 / 4.06 x 3.90
Block material: Cast iron Cast iron Cast iron Cast iron Cast iron
Cylinder head material: Cast iron Cast aluminum Cast aluminum Cast aluminum Cast aluminum
Valvetrain: OHV, two valves per cylinder OHV, two valves per cylinder OHV, two valves per cylinder OHV, two valves per cylinder OHV, four valves per cylinder
Ignition system: Composite distributor, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires Composite distributor, extended life spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires Electronic spark control, composite distributor, extended life spark plugs Coil near plug, extended life spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires Compression, glow plug start aid
Fuel delivery: Sequential fuel injection Sequential fuel injection Sequential fuel injection Sequential fuel injection Direct injection diesel with high-pressure common rail
Compression ratio: 9.2:1 8.8:1 9.9:1 9.6:1 16.0:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 195 / 145 @ 4600 280 / 209 @ 5200 310 / 228 @ 5200 324 / 241 @ 4800 260 / 193 @ 3100
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): 260 / 353 @ 2800 295 / 400 @ 4600 334 / 439 @ 4500 373 / 506 @ 4400 525 / 712 @ 1600
Recommended unleaded fuel: Regular unleaded Regular unleaded or E85 (passenger or cargo only) Regular unleaded or E85 Regular unleaded or E85 (passenger or cargo only) Diesel or B20
Maximum engine speed (rpm): 5600 6000 6000 5600 3100
Emissions controls:
Note: Full-body vans have three-way converters; Cutaways have dual converters
Three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation PCV, evaporative collection system Three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation PCV, evaporative collection system Three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation PCV, evaporative collection system Three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation PCV, evaporative collection system Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), EGR cooling-bypass system, diesel particulate filter system (DPF), selective catalyst reduction (SCR)
 
Estimated Fuel Consumption:
 
Passenger Van
Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined) 2WD: 17 / 24 / 19
AWD: 17 / 23 / 19
L/100 km (city / hwy / combined) 2WD: 16.8 / 11.9 / 14.6
AWD: 16.5 / 12.1 / 14.5
Cargo Van
Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined) 20 / 28 / 23 2WD: 17 / 25 / 20
AWD: 17 / 23 / 19
L/100 km (city / hwy / combined) 14.1 / 10.1 / 12.3 2WD: 16.2 / 11.4 / 14.1
AWD: 16.5 / 12.1 / 14.5
 
Transmissions Hydra-Matic 4L60 Hydra-Matic 6L90
 
Type: Four-speed electronic automatic with overdrive and torque converter Six-speed heavy-duty electronic automatic with overdrive and torque converter
Gear ratios (:1)
First: 3.06 4.03
Second: 1.63 2.36
Third: 0.04166666666666666 1.53
Fourth: 0.67 1.15
Fifth: -- 0.85
Sixth: -- 0.67
Reverse: 2.29 3.06
Final drive ratio (:1): 3.42 std. with 4.3L, 5.3L

3.73 opt. with 5.3L
3.42 std.

3.54 std. with 6.6L
 
Chassis/Suspension G1500 H1500 G2500 (135-, 155-in WB) G3500 (135-, 155-in WB)
 
Front: Independent short/long arm (SLA) coil springs, 33-mm stabilizer bar Independent short/long arm (SLA) torsion bars, 33-mm stabilizer bar Independent short/long arm (SLA) coil springs, 35-mm stabilizer bar Independent short/long arm (SLA) coil springs, 35-mm stabilizer bar
Rear: Two-stage, semi-elliptic multi-leaf springs and semifloating rear axle Two-stage, semi-elliptic multi-leaf springs and semifloating rear axle Two-stage, semi-elliptic multi-leaf springs and semifloating rear axle (depending on the GVW) Two-stage, semi-elliptic multi-leaf springs and semifloating rear axle
Steering type (all models): Power, rack and pinion Power, rack and pinion Integral power Integral power
Steering ratio: 17.2:1 17.2:1 17.2:1 17.2:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 3 3 3 3
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft):
135-in WB: 13.2 / 43.4 13.2 / 43.4 15 / 49.2 15 / 49.2
155-in WB: - - 16.6 / 54.5 16.6 / 54.5
 
Brakes 7300 lb 8,600 lb 9,600 lb 10000-14200 lb
 
GVWR GVWR GVWR GVWR
Type: Hydroboost four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning Hydroboost four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning Hydroboost four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning Hydroboost four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS with Dynamic Rear Proportioning
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in) front: front: front: front:
305 x 29 / 12.0 x 1.14 325 x 38 / 12.8 x 1.5 325 x 38 / 12.8 x 1.5 325 x 38 / 12.8 x 1.5
rear: rear: rear: rear:
330 x 30 / 13 x 1.18 330 x 29 / 13 x 1.14 330 x 29 / 13 x 1.14 345 x 40 / 13.5 x 1.6
Total swept area (sq cm / sq in): front:
1378 / 214
rear:
1526 / 237
front:
1584 / 246
rear:
1526 / 237
front:
1584 / 245
rear:
1526 / 237
front:
1584 / 245
rear:
TBD
 
Wheels/Tires G1500 G2500 G3500
 
(135-, 155-in WB) (135-, 155-in WB)
Wheel size & type: 17-inch steel 16-inch steel 16-inch steel
17-inch aluminum available on Passenger Chrome centre caps available Chrome centre caps available
Tires: P245/70R17 all-season steel-belted radials LT245/75R16E all-season steel-belted radials LT245/75R16E all-season steel-belted radials
 
Exterior Dimensions G1500 G2500 G3500 G3500
 
Regular Regular Regular Extended
Wheelbase (mm / in): 3429 / 135.0 3429 / 135.0 3429 / 135.0 3937 / 155.0
Overall length (mm / in): 5692 / 224.1 5692 / 224.1 5692 / 224.1 6200 / 244.1
Overall width (mm / in): 2012 / 79.2 2012 / 79.2 2012 / 79.2 2012 / 79.2
Overall height (mm / in): 2126 / 83.7 2070 / 81.5 2070 / 81.5 2103 / 82.8
Track (mm / in):
Front: 1721 / 67.8 1721 / 67.8 1725 / 67.9 1727 / 68.0
Rear: 1721 / 67.8 1721 / 67.8 1722 / 67.8 1719 / 67.7
Min. ground clearance (mm / in):
Front: 203 / 8.0 279 / 11.0 279 / 11.0 224 / 8.8
Rear: 188 / 7.4 180 / 7.1 180 / 7.1 196 / 7.7
Ground to top of rear load floor (mm / in):
Passenger: 739 / 29.1 739 / 29.1 706 / 27.8 765 / 30.1
Cargo: 721 / 28.4 638 / 25.1 706 / 27.8 706 / 27.8
Step-in height (mm / in):
Passenger, front door: 450 / 17.7 493 / 19.4 493 / 19.4 493 / 19.4
Passenger, side door: 465 / 18.3 503 / 19.8 503 / 19.8 503 / 19.8
Cargo, front door: 518 / 20.4 516 / 20.3 516 / 20.3 516 / 20.3
Cargo, side door: 523 / 20.6 528 / 20.8 528 / 20.8 528 / 20.8
Curb weight (kg / lb):
Cargo: 2231 / 4918 2400 / 5291 2361 / 5206 2525 / 5567
Passenger: 2560 / 5644 2664 / 5873 2761 / 6087 2906 / 6406
 
Interior Dimensions G1500 G2500 G3500 G3500
 
Regular Regular Regular Extended
Headroom (mm / in)
Front: 1011 / 39.8 1011 / 39.8 1011 / 39.8 1011 / 39.8
Middle (first row): 975 / 38.4 975 / 38.4 975 / 38.4 975 / 38.4
Middle (second row): 978 / 38.5 978 / 38.5 978 / 38.5 978 / 38.5
Rear (12-pass): - 955 / 37.6 955 / 37.6 955 / 37.6
Rear (15-pass): - - - 955 / 37.6
Legroom (mm / in)
Front: 1049 / 41.3 1049 / 41.3 1049 / 41.3 1049 / 41.3
Middle (first row): 922 / 36.3 922 / 36.3 922 / 36.3 922 / 36.3
Middle (second row): 930 / 36.6 930 / 36.6 930 / 36.6 930 / 36.6
Rear (12-pass): - 930 / 36.6 930 / 36.6 930 / 36.6
Rear (15-pass): - - - 866 / 34.1
Shoulder room (mm / in)
Front: 1748 / 68.8 1748 / 68.8 1748 / 68.8 1748 / 68.8
Middle (first row): 1742 / 68.6 1742 / 68.6 1742 / 68.6 1742 / 68.6
Middle (second row): 1671 / 65.8 1671 / 65.8 1671 / 65.8 1671 / 65.8
Rear (12-pass): - 1755 / 69.1 1755 / 69.1 1755 / 69.1
Rear (15-pass): - - - 1598 / 62.9
Hip room (mm / in)
Front: 1664 / 65.5 1664 / 65.5 1664 / 65.5 1664 / 65.5
Middle (first row): 1666 / 65.6 1666 / 65.6 1666 / 65.6 1666 / 65.6
Middle (second row): 1608 / 63.3 1608 / 63.3 1608 / 63.3 1608 / 63.3
Rear (12-pass): - 1669 / 65.7 1669 / 65.7 1669 / 65.7
Rear (15-pass): - - - 1597 / 62.9
 
Capacities G1500 G2500 G3500 G3500
 
Regular Regular Regular Extended
Seating capacity (std / opt)
Passenger van: 8 12 12 12 / 15
Cargo van: 2 2 / 1 2 / 1 2 / 1
Cargo volume (cu ft / litres)
Behind front seat: 6788 / 239.7 6788 / 239.7 6788 / 239.7 8054 / 284.4
Width between wheelhousings (mm / in)
Cargo: 1339 / 52.7 1339 / 52.7 1339 / 52.7 1339 / 52.7
Passenger: 1280 / 50.4 1280 / 50.4 1280 / 50.4 1280 / 50.4
Load floor length (mm / in)
Behind 1st row seat, Cargo: 3165 / 124.6 3165 / 124.6 3165 / 124.6 3713 / 146.2
Behind 1st row seat, Passenger: 3205 / 126.2 3205 / 126.2 3205 / 126.2 3708 / 146.0
Behind 2nd row, Passenger: 2735 / 107.7 2735 / 107.7 2231 / 87.8 2778 / 109.4
Behind 3rd row, Passenger: 1922 / 75.7 1922 / 75.7 1418 / 55.8 1966 / 77.4
Behind 4th row, Passenger: - - - 1159 / 45.6
Behind 5th row, Passenger: - - - 306 / 12.0
Interior height (mm / in)
Cargo: 1344 / 52.9 1344 / 52.9 1344 / 52.9 1356 / 53.4
Passenger: 1316 / 51.8 1316 / 51.8 1316 / 51.8 1316 / 51.8
GVWR (kg / lb)
Passenger van (std): 3311 / 7300 3901 / 8600 4355 / 9600 4355 / 9600
Cargo van (std): 3311 / 7300 3901 / 8600 4355 / 9600 4355 / 9600
Payload, base (kg / lb)
Cargo van: 1070 / 2360 1491 / 3287 1983 / 4372 1819 / 4011
Passenger van: 807 / 1779 1227 / 2705 1584 / 3491 1438 / 3171
Trailer towing max. (kg / lb)
Passenger: 2812 / 6200 4445 / 9800 4536 / 10000 4400 / 9700
Cargo: 3039 / 6700 4536 / 10000 4536 / 10000 4536 / 10000
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal): 117 / 25.7 117 / 25.7 117 / 25.7 117 / 25.7
Maximum tongue weight: Trailer tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to 450 kg (1,000 pounds). Weight-carrying hitch limit on a 1,814 kg (4,000-lb) trailer is 181-kg (400 pound) tongue weight. Weight-distributing hitch and sway control required for greater than 1,814-kg (4,000-pound) trailer weight. Trailer tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to 450 kg (1,000 pounds). Weight-carrying hitch limit on a 1,814 kg (4,000-lb) trailer is 181-kg (400 pound) tongue weight. Weight-distributing hitch and sway control required for greater than 1,814-kg (4,000-pound) trailer weight. Trailer tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to 450 kg (1,000 pounds). Weight-carrying hitch limit on a 1,814 kg (4,000-lb) trailer is 181-kg (400 pound) tongue weight. Weight-distributing hitch and sway control required for greater than 1,814-kg (4,000-pound) trailer weight. Trailer tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to 450 kg (1,000 pounds). Weight-carrying hitch limit on a 1,814 kg (4,000-lb) trailer is 181-kg (400 pound) tongue weight. Weight-distributing hitch and sway control required for greater than 1,814-kg (4,000-pound) trailer weight.
 
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