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2017 Chevrolet Express 3500 review

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Pros

  • Power selection of gas or diesel engine options
  • Extended wheelbase for up to 15 passengers
  • Class-leading max estimated towing and payload

Cons

  • V8 engine options lack refinement
  • Lack of a high-roof option limits cargo capacity
  • Interior styling and tech feel dated

Mileage (EPA estimate)

11 city, 17 highway, 13 combined

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What is new for the 2017 Chevrolet Express 3500?

  • The Express 3500 is available in a new trim called the Cargo Van.
  • The 2LT and Diesel trims have been discontinued for 2017.
  • Express 3500 trims have been upgraded with CD Audio and Barn Doors as standard equipment this year.
  • Dual Rear Wheels, Conversion Van, Rear Entertainment System, Flex Fuel Vehicle, and Turbo Diesel Engine features are now available as options on select trims.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4 out of 5

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RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Express 3500 an overall reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Express 3500 14th out of 24 among Commercial Vans.

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Chevrolet Express 3500 features and specs

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Standard Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • ABS Brakes
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Vinyl Seats
  • Traction Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • AM/FM Stereo

Optional Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Vinyl Seats
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Air Conditioning
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Mirrors
  • No A/C
  • Traction Control
  • Cloth Seats
  • Power Locks
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Cruise Control
  • Power Windows
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • CD Audio

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

4.8L

Horsepower

285

Torque (ft-lbs)

295

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

33

Wheelbase

139"

Overall length

246.7"

Width

79.1"

Height

82.9"

Front tires

LT245/75R16E

Rear tires

LT245/75R16E

Seating capacity

2

Transmission

Automatic

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