Chevrolet Express
| Chevrolet Express | |
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| Current appearence w/ Chrome package | |
| Years of manufacture | 1996 to present |
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| Power/Fuel | Diesel, Gasoline, Propane |
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| Pre-2003 appearance | |
The Chevrolet Express (also sold as the General Motors Savana) is a full-sized van platform. It is commonly used as a cutaway chassis for shuttle bus, school bus, and transit bus applications. The chassis is available in two types: the 3500 (light duty) and 4500 (medium duty). The Chevrolet Express and GM Savana were introduced in 1996, replacing the Chevrolet Van and GM Vandura respectively.
The Express received a facelift in 2003 with a a revised grill and headlights. Both the Express and Savana are available with the Chrome Appearance Package upgrade that features a chrome front grille and dual composite halogen headlamps.
Specifications
Engine
- GM Vortec V6 4.3L (gasoline) (1996-present)
- GM Vortec V8 4.8L (gasoline) (2010–present)
- GM Vortec V8 5.0L (gasoline) (1996–2002)
- GM Vortec V8 5.7L (gasoline) (1996–2002)
- GM Vortec V8 6.0L (gasoline) (2010–present)
- GM Vortec V8 8.1L (gasoline) (2001–2002)
- GM turbo diesel V8 6.5L (1996–2002)
- GM Duramax Diesel V8 Turbo 6.6L (diesel) (2006–present)
Transmission
- GM 4L80-E 4 speed automatic
- GM 6L90 6 speed automatic (2010–present)
GVWR
- 9,900 to 12,300 (for 3500 models)
- 14,200 (for 4500 models)
Operators
Canada 
- Coast Mountain Bus Company - Metro Vancouver, B.C
- West Vancouver Municipal Transit - West Vancouver, B.C.
