The Chevrolet Express and the mechanically identical GMC Savana share the oldest automotive design on the market in 2024. This commercial van came out in 1996, got a facelift in 2003, and hasn’t received any significant updates since. However, one thing that has changed over the years is engine offerings. An aluminum-block 4.3-liter V6 is the standard mill, and a 6.6-liter V8 is available in this work van’s Passenger Van and Cutaway variants. That gives the Express class-leading towing capability for a commercial van. After all these years, the trusty Chevy Express remains a van that works like a truck.
The Express competes with more modern commercial vans like the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and Ram ProMaster.
Prices are current at the time of publication.
What’s New:
The V8 has been discontinued in the Cargo Van variants of the Chevy Express. If you want the V8, you can only get it in the Passenger Van and Cutaway versions. Also, a new 8-speed transmission is linked to the V8. Also, the previously optional infotainment system with SiriusXM, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and a USB port has been discontinued.
Our Recommendation:
Which Chevy Express is suitable for you depends entirely on your needs. If you’re in the market for the Passenger Van, we highly recommend the extra creature comforts (and dashing style) of the LT trim.
Express Cargo Work Van
Starts at $40,700 | See listings
- 4.3-liter V6 with 276 horsepower
- Up to 283.6 cubic feet of cargo volume
- StabiliTrak
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Vinyl floor and seats
- Air conditioning
- Power windows and locks
- AM/FM stereo w/ MP3 player
- Rear Vision Camera
- Option packages
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Express Passenger Van LS
Starts at $44,900 | See listings
- Optional 6.6-liter V8 with 401 hp
- 12-passenger seating
- Available 15-passenger seating
- Rear windows
- Rear air vents
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Express Passenger Van LT
Starts at $47,000 | See listings
- Chrome bumpers and grille
- Cloth seats
- Carpeted flooring
- Deluxe center console
- Cruise control
- Tilt steering column
- Remote keyless entry
- Forward collision alert
- Lane-departure warning
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Express Cutaway
Starts at $36,500 | See listings
- Optional 6.6-liter V8 with 401 hp
- Customizable ladder frame
- Shuttle Bus Package
- School Bus Package
- RV Package
- Ambulance Package
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2024 Chevrolet Express Cargo Work Van: $40,700
The Work Van is the only trim available for the Cargo Van variant of the Chevy Express. However, it’s available in 2500 (8,600-pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and 3500 (9,600-pound GVWR) variants and standard-wheelbase ($40,700 for 2500, $43,800 for 3500) and extended-wheelbase ($42,600 for 2500, $44,600 for 3500) lengths.
The only engine in the Express Cargo Van is a 4.3-liter V6 rated at 276 horsepower and 298 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. In cargo volume, the Express Cargo Van can hold up to 239.4 cubic feet (standard wheelbase) or 283.6 cubic feet (extended wheelbase.
Standard features in the Chevy Express Work Truck include StabiliTrak (traction control and vehicle stability control), 16-inch steel wheels, a vinyl floor, vinyl seats, air conditioning, power windows and locks, an AM/FM stereo with MP3 playback capability, and a Rear Vision Camera.
A few option packages make this bare-bones work van more modern. The Driver Convenience Package ($395) adds a tilt steering column and cruise control, and a Communications Package ($605) adds the contents of the Driver Convenience Package plus 12 months of OnStar Vehicle Insights.
Two other option packages add the contents of the Driver Convenience Package and Communications Package, plus a little extra. The Enhanced Convenience Package ($3,055) adds remote keyless entry, remote vehicle start, and heavy-duty trailering equipment. The Safety Package ($3,105) brings convenient safety features like rear parking sensors and blind-spot monitoring. The 5-passenger Crew Van Package costs $1,965 and adds a second row of seats.
A long list of individual options includes rear air conditioning ($785), dual batteries ($295), an engine block heater ($100), running boards ($595), a sliding passenger door ($195), a complete body window package ($315), cruise control ($250), a locking rear differential ($325), cloth seats ($45-$135 depending on the seating configuration), and more.
With the $1,895 destination fee, the 2024 Chevrolet Express Cargo Work Van costs $42,595. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $804. See 2024 Chevrolet Express Cargo Work Van for sale near you
2024 Chevrolet Express Cargo Work Van includes:
276-hp V6 — The standard engine in the Chevy Express is reliable, with more than enough power for the needs of most small businesses.
Up to 283.6 cubic feet of volume — This spacious work van holds up to 239.4 cubic feet of volume in the standard wheelbase and 283.6 cubic feet in the extended wheelbase.
Available Safety Package — This option package adds modern driver-assistance features like rear parking sensors and blind-spot monitoring.
2024 Chevrolet Express Cargo Passenger Van LS: $44,900
If you need a truck-like passenger van, the Express Passenger Van LS has room for up to 12 people in the 2500 model. The 3500 model starts at $46,100, and the 3500 Extended Wheelbase (which can seat 15 for an extra $395) starts at $46,900. Along with the additional seats, rear windows and rear air vents also come standard.
The Passenger Van has the same standard V6 as the Cargo Van, but this is where the V8 becomes available ($1,895). This 6.6-liter V8 makes 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque, and output is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The Driver Convenience Package adds a tilt steering column and cruise control, a $395 option on the 2500 with the standard wheelbase. It’s standard on every other Express Passenger Van. Standard and optional features for the Passenger Van LS are similar to the Cargo Van.
With the $1,895 destination fee, the 2024 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van LS costs $46,795. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $883. See 2024 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van LS for sale near you
2024 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van LS includes:
Available 401-hp V8 — This muscular optional engine gives the Express class-leading towing capacity up to 10,000 pounds.
12- to 15-passenger seating — There’s room for the whole crew in the Express Passenger Van. With seating for up to 15 people, it’s great for big families who have outgrown a minivan.
Rear windows — The Express Passenger Van is easier to see out of thanks to windows all around the body.
2024 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van LT: $47,000
The LT trim makes the Chevy Express Passenger Van a little more modern. We wouldn’t call it fancy, but it makes the Express more pleasant.
Standard features include chrome bumpers, a chrome grille, cloth seats, carpeted flooring, a deluxe center console, cruise control, a tilt steering column, remote keyless entry, forward collision alert, and lane-departure warning.
Aside from those extra standard features, optional features are essentially the same as those of the Passenger Van LS.
With the $1,895 destination fee, the 2024 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van LT costs $48,895. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $923. See 2024 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van LT for sale near you
2024 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van LT includes:
Chrome trim — The LT trim brings a classier look to this van with chrome bumpers and a chrome grille.
Cloth seats — You won’t feel like you’re driving a stripped-down work vehicle thanks to the standard cloth seats in the LT trim.
More safety tech — Standard features like forward collision alert and lane-departure warning make this safer for you and your many passengers.
2024 Chevrolet Express Cutaway: $36,500
The Express Cutaway is a commercial vehicle with a van body in front and a customizable ladder frame in the back. It’s essentially the same from the driver’s seat as the Express Cargo Van. The big difference is that it only has two seats. Like the Passenger Van, the V8 is optional in the Express Cutaway.
The Express Cutaway is available as a 3500 ($36,500 for 139-inch wheelbase, $38,200 for 177-inch wheelbase, $38,500 for 159-inch wheelbase) or 4500 ($40,800 for 159-inch wheelbase, $41,000 for 177-inch wheelbase) model.
The upfits available from Chevy include the Shuttle Bus Package ($1,240), School Bus Package ($610), RV Package ($1,700), and Ambulance Package ($1,570).
With the $1,895 destination fee, the 2024 Chevrolet Express Cutaway costs $38,395. On a 60-month loan with 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $725. See 2024 Chevrolet Express Cutaway for sale near you
2024 Chevrolet Express Cutaway includes:
Customizable ladder frame — This cutaway van has a customizable ladder frame ready for upfits to suit a wide range of businesses.
Factory upfits — You can get the Express Cutaway as a shuttle bus, school bus, RV, or ambulance from the factory.
Available V8 — Like the Express Passenger Van, the Express Cutaway is available with a brawny V8, strengthening its capabilities.
