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2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 Trim Levels & Specs

2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 Specifications

Compare important 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine:
Exterior length 224.10 224.10 224.10 224.10 224.10 244.10 244.10 244.10 244.10 224.10 244.10 244.10
Exterior body width 79.20 79.20 79.20 79.20 79.20 79.20 79.20 79.20 79.20 79.20 79.20 79.20
Exterior height 81.50 81.50 81.50 81.50 81.50 82.80 82.80 82.80 82.80 81.50 82.80 82.80
Horsepower 280 280 280 260 260 280 280 260 260 260 280 260
Torque 295 295 295 525 525 295 295 525 525 525 295 525
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) 8.50 9.50 9.50 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.50 10.50 9.00 8.80 9.30
1/4 mile time 16.60 17.30 17.30 17.20 17.20 17.70 17.70 17.50 17.50 16.60 16.80 16.80
1/4 mile speed 86 82 82 79 79 80 80 77 77 82 85 81
Lateral acceleration (g) 0.70 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.70 0.70 0.70
Slalom speed 52 51 51 51 51 50 50 50 50 52 52 52
Bore-and-Stroke 3.78/3.27 " 3.78/3.27 " 3.78/3.27 " 4.06/3.90 " 4.06/3.90 " 3.78/3.27 " 3.78/3.27 " 4.06/3.90 " 4.06/3.90 " 4.06/3.90 " 3.78/3.27 " 4.06/3.90 "
Curb weight 5362.00 6087.00 6087.00 6087.00 6087.00 6406.00 6406.00 6406.00 6406.00 5362.00 5557.00 5557.00
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 9600.00 9600.00 9600.00 9900.00 9900.00 9600.00 9600.00 9900.00 9900.00 9600.00 9600.00 9900.00
Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) 4300.00 4600.00 4600.00 4600.00 4600.00 4600.00 4600.00 4600.00 4600.00 4300.00 4300.00 4300.00
Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) 6084.00 6084.00 6084.00 6084.00 6084.00 6084.00 6084.00 6084.00 6084.00 6084.00 6084.00 6084.00
Maximum Trailer Weight 7400.00 7700.00 7700.00 10000.00 10000.00 7400.00 7400.00 9700.00 9700.00 10000.00 7100.00 10000.00
Wheelbase 135.00 135.00 135.00 135.00 135.00 155.00 155.00 155.00 155.00 135.00 155.00 155.00
Front track 68.10 68.10 68.10 68.10 68.10 68.10 68.10 68.10 68.10 68.10 68.10 68.10
Rear track 67.70 67.70 67.70 67.70 67.70 67.70 67.70 67.70 67.70 67.70 67.70 67.70
Turning radius 24.60 24.60 24.60 24.60 24.60 27.30 27.30 27.30 27.30 24.60 27.30 27.30
Ground clearance 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80
Front legroom 41.30 41.30 41.30 41.30 41.30 41.30 41.30 41.30 41.30 41.30 41.30 41.30
Front headroom 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80 39.80
Front hip room 65.50 65.50 65.50 65.50 65.50 65.50 65.50 65.50 65.50 65.50 65.50 65.50
Front shoulder room 68.80 68.80 68.80 68.80 68.80 68.80 68.80 68.80 68.80 68.80 68.80 68.80
Luggage volume 239.70 92.10 92.10 92.10 92.10 127.20 127.20 127.20 127.20 239.70 284.40 284.40
Luggage volume (max) 239.70 216.20 216.20 216.20 216.20 252.80 252.80 252.80 252.80 239.70 284.40 284.40
Fuel tank 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00 31.00
Payload 4187 3461 3461 3461 3461 3142 3142 3142 3142 4187 3992 3992
Maximum GCWR 13000.00 13000.00 13000.00 17000.00 17000.00 13000.00 13000.00 17000.00 17000.00 17000.00 13000.00 18500.00
Fuel economy - city N/A 11 11 N/A N/A 11 11 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Fuel economy - highway N/A 17 17 N/A N/A 17 17 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rear legroom N/A 36.30 36.30 36.30 36.30 36.30 36.30 36.30 36.30 N/A N/A N/A
Rear headroom N/A 38.40 38.40 38.40 38.40 38.40 38.40 38.40 38.40 N/A N/A N/A
Rear hip room N/A 65.60 65.60 65.60 65.60 65.60 65.60 65.60 65.60 N/A N/A N/A
Rear shoulder room N/A 68.60 68.60 68.60 68.60 68.60 68.60 68.60 68.60 N/A N/A N/A
Third row legroom N/A 36.60 36.60 36.60 36.60 36.60 36.60 36.60 36.60 N/A N/A N/A
Third row headroom N/A 38.50 38.50 38.50 38.50 38.50 38.50 38.50 38.50 N/A N/A N/A
Third row hip room N/A 63.30 63.30 63.30 63.30 63.30 63.30 63.30 63.30 N/A N/A N/A
Third row shoulder room N/A 65.80 65.80 65.80 65.80 65.80 65.80 65.80 65.80 N/A N/A N/A

2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 Interior Features

One of the most notable features of the Express 3500, however, is its roomy interior. The 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine:
12V DC power outlet 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Illuminated vanity mirrors 2940 2940 2940 2940 2940 2940 2940 2940 2940 N/A 2940 N/A
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors 2947 2947 2947 2947 2947 2947 2947 2947 2947 N/A 2947 N/A
Underseat ducts N/A 2830 2830 2830 2830 2831 2831 2831 2831 N/A N/A N/A
Floor mats N/A 2892 2892 2891 2891 2892 2892 2891 2891 N/A N/A N/A

2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 Exterior Features

Would you like to grasp the idea which 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine:
Door count 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Front tires LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS LT245/75SR16.0E BSW AS
Wheels 16" gray steel 16" gray steel 16" gray steel 16" gray steel 16" gray steel 16" gray steel 16" gray steel 16" gray steel 16" gray steel 16" gray steel 16" gray steel 16" gray steel

2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 Seats

The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine:
Standard seating 2 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 2 2 2
Rear seats N/A 3058 3058 3058 3058 3058 3058 3058 3058 N/A N/A N/A
3rd row seats N/A 3955 3955 3955 3955 3955 3955 3955 3955 N/A N/A N/A

2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 Entertainment System

Some 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine:
Speakers 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 Safety and Security Features

Each 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine:
                         
Turn-by-Turn Navigation OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections OnStar Directions & Connections
Rear child safety door locks N/A std std std std std std std std N/A N/A N/A

2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 Mechanical Features

The 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine:
Axle ratio 3.42 3.42 3.42 3.54 3.54 3.42 3.42 3.54 3.54 3.54 3.42 3.54

2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 Other Specs

In general, the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van, Engine: LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: 2LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van, Engine: Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine: Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van, Engine:
Maximum towing capacity 7400 7700 7700 10000 10000 7400 7400 9700 9700 10000 7100 10000

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2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 specs

Wheel Offset -8 - 28 mm
Lug Nut Size M14 x 1.5
Horsepower 260 - 280 hp
Dimensions ...
Lug Pattern PCD 8x165.1
Interior Look